Famend historian and professor, Toyin Falola, has expressed sturdy optimism that the upcoming reign of Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, will mark a brand new period of modernisation and progress for Ibadanland.
Falola made these remarks on Wednesday whereas delivering the First Olubadan Coronation Lecture held in honour of Oba Ladoja. The lecture, themed “Ibadan Historical past: Points in Custom and Modernity,” explored the dynamic stability between preserving cultural heritage and embracing up to date improvement.
Oba Ladoja, who is about to be put in because the forty fourth Olubadan of Ibadanland this Friday, was described by Professor Falola as a distinguished determine whose background as a former politician, statesman, and profitable businessman positions him uniquely to drive significant change.
“Although he’s not the governor, the expectations of the folks of Ibadan and all the state are excessive as a result of he has the facility to affect the achievement of serious improvement objectives,” Professor Falola said.
Highlighting the necessity for environmental stewardship, Falola urged the folks of Ibadan to undertake fashionable practices akin to correct waste disposal and improved environmental hygiene. He additional emphasised the significance of selling and preserving the wealthy cultural heritage of Ibadanland’s forebears whereas persevering with to advance in modernity.
Earlier on the occasion, Amidu Sani, Chairman of the Coronation Lecture Committee, described the lecture as a platform to showcase the mental strengths of Ibadanland and to right misconceptions about its indigenes.
Additionally, Chief Bayo Oyero, Chairman of the Coronation Committee, pressured that the lecture was greater than an instructional train. He described it as a vital second for introspection, dialogue, and steerage for the brand new Olubadan’s management.
“We hope this lecture won’t solely enlighten but in addition assist form the strategic route of Ibadanland beneath the management of Oba Rashidi Ladoja,” Oyero remarked.
Current on the event have been the Vice Chancellor of the College of Ibadan, Kayode Adebowale, and the Vice Chancellor of Lead Metropolis College, Kamorudeen Adeyemi, amongst others.
