Her Excellency, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde, has called for the enhancement of nursing mothers’ rights and the promotion of exclusive breastfeeding in the state, emphasizing its numerous benefits for mothers and babies.
She said this, on Thursday at an event organized by her office to commemorate the 2024 World Breastfeeding Week in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.
“We must create a society where nursing mothers are supported and empowered to breastfeed their babies without fear of stigma or discrimination,” Mrs. Makinde said.
She stressed that breastfeeding reduces the risk of infant mortality, promotes bonding between mothers and their children, and enhances the cognitive development of babies.
“Breast milk is the best gift we can give our children, and we must do everything possible to promote and support breastfeeding,” she added.Mrs. Makinde also advocated for the creation of a conducive environment for nursing mothers to breastfeed their babies, including the establishment of crèches and breastfeeding rooms in public places.“We need to make our public spaces friendly to nursing mothers, so they can feel comfortable and confident breastfeeding their babies,” she said.
Also speaking, Dr Khadeejah Alarape, Director of Nutrition, Oyo Primary Health Care Board enlightened the nursing mothers on the need to eat good food.She assured that the state government would continue to support initiatives that promote breastfeeding and improve maternal and child health.
The event featured breastfeeding awareness walk with participants including healthcare professionals, nursing mothers, and stakeholders in the health sector.Nursing Mothers present were given food stuffs and cash courtesy of the Wife of the Governor.
Dignitaries from across the world joined the ‘Ladipo family for the islamic burial rite (Janazah) of their departed Patriarch, the Alaba of Abanla, His Royal Highness, Oba Tiamiyu Labiyi Ladipo who joined his ancestors on Tuesday, 6th August 2024.
Late Oba Tiamiyu Ladipo was the father of the most celebrated Senior Police Officer of Ibadan origin, AIG Fatai Oladipupo Rtd.
The Janazah prayer was led by the Chief Imam of Ibadanland Sheikh Abbdul-Ganniy Abubabar Agbotomokekere.
In his sermon , Dr. Barihi Adetunji the Mufassir of Ibadanland charged the people to always remember Allah in their daily activities, as all soul will return to their creator one-day to give account of how they spend their life while on earth.
Prince Dotun Oladipupo & Mr Fatai Oladipupo, a retired Assistant Inspector General of Police who spoke to journalist on behalf of the family described their father as a champion of community development who until his last breath was committed to the development of his community and ensuring that whoever come close to him will be a memory to hold on to forever.
The late monarch was described by other relatives as someone who go extra miles to meet the needs of extended family member, and said that he will be greatly missed.
Presents were traditional rulers from far and near, islamic leaders, political stakeholders friends and well wishers.
In an historic and iconic move that further reiterate his dedication to the peace and cultural heritage of Ibadanland, Baba Rashidi Ladoja, the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, has agreed to wear the ceremonial beaded crown. This decision, made with the utmost regard for the unity and stability of our ancient city, is an indication to his commitment to preserving the traditions and customs that define the illustrious history of Ibadan.
Baba Ladoja, a revered leader and former Governor of Oyo State, has consistently demonstrated a deep-seated passion for cultural preservation and communal harmony. His agreement to wear the beaded crown though a mere ceremonial act but significant gesture aimed at ensuring the seamless succession to the Olubadan stool, thereby averting any potential disputes or disruptions that could arise.
The Olubadan stool, a symbol of the rich heritage and authority in Ibadanland, has always been revered and respected. However, in recent years, the succession process has been marred by controversies and disagreements that threatened the peace of the land. Baba Ladoja’s acceptance of the beaded crown is a strategic move to uphold the sanctity of this age-old institution and to foster an atmosphere of peace and mutual respect.
By taking this step, Baba Ladoja has once again emerged as a symbol of hope and a unifying force within Ibadanland. His actions resonate deeply with the values of our ancestors, reflecting a profound understanding of the cultural and historical significance of the Olubadan stool. This decision is poised to set a precedent for future generations, illustrating the importance of prioritizing the greater good over personal or political gains. In an era where modernization often poses challenges to cultural preservation, Baba Ladoja’s decision serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of embracing and preserving our traditions.
Baba Ladoja’s willingness to wear the ceremonial crown is a shoe of his respect for the customs and traditions that have shaped the city for centuries. It is a clear indication of his resolve to ensure that the essence of Ibadan’s heritage remains intact, even as the world around us continues to evolve.
Finally, onee of the most significant aspects of Baba Ladoja’s decision is its potential to ensure a seamless succession to the Olubadan stool. The history of Ibadan is stories of valor, wisdom, and leadership, by agreeing to wear the beaded crown, Baba Ladoja is paving the way for a smooth transition of power, thus safeguarding the continuity and stability of our traditional institution. Baba should be commended for this great move, and shouldn’t be seen as bowing to pressure.
‘Kayode Ajani writes from Ibadan. 08104260476 ajanikayode2@gmail.com
The Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rasheed Ladoja has agreed to wear the bearded crown, High Chief Rasheed Ladoja made his intention known during the weekly programme on Fresh FM tagged Agbami-Oselu.
According to the former Governor, he stated that he has been receiving calls from home and abroad appealing to him collect the crown, and since it’s an honour crown, and does not necessarily have to do with tradition, that he’s ready to do the wish of the people.
The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes in line with the activities of the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival has awarded and decorated Chief (Mrs.) Bolupe Aminat Aramide with the prestige title Most Patriotic Ibadan Indigenes. The decoration took place last week Thursday, 25th July 2024 at Ilaji Hotel & Resorts during the Business Luncheon, one of the major activities in the recently concluded cultural festival. While presenting the award, the President-General of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Chief Barr Sulaiman Ajeniyi Ajewole stated that the award is in recognition of her contribution to human and community development both home and abroad.
Chief (Mrs.) Bolupe Aminat Aramide is the CEO of Boldan Commercial with object of International Money transfer, importer and exporter of luxury goods and general merchandise. She is also CEO of Boldan management training. Furthermore, she was installed as Bada Iyalode of Ibadanland by his HRM Oba Salihu Akanmu Adetunji, Ajeogungunniso 1. In August 2017, she was appointed as the General Ambassador in Europe by Central Council of Ibadan indigenes (CCII).
Chief (Mrs.) Bolupe Aramide is also a celebrated philanthropist who has improved the lives of people through her foundation known as ‘BOLDAN Charity Foundations’ through award of scholarships to indigent students. Chief (Mrs.) Bolupe Aminat Aramide is currently the Grand Matron of Ibadan Rubber Footwears and National Matron Organization for Youth Empowerment (OYE) Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter.
The Ibadan Vanguard Sisters under the leadership of Dr. Ayo Monsurat Alaga, the Ajia Iyalode of Ibadanland has felicitated with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin Ige Olakulehin 1 on the successful completion of this year’s Ibadan Cultural Festival Week.
“On behalf of the Ibadan Vanguard Sisters, I congratulate our Kabiesi, his Imperial Majesty, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin Ige Olakulehin 1, the President -General of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Chief Barr Sulaiman Ajeniyi Ajewole and the Chairman of the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week, Balogun Gaphar Ojetola on success recorded in this year’s festival”
“This year’s festival will go down in history as one of the best in history, and this is made possible through the quality leadership provided by the CCII administration led by Chief Barr Sulaiman Ajeniyi Ajewole, we at Ibadan Vanguard Sisters recognise your efforts and commitment to the development of Ibadanland”
The Vanguard Sisters also applauded the Governor Makinde for his tremendous contribution towards the completion of the Olubadan Modern palace, and equally felicitate with him on the award given to Her Excellency, Engr. Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes.
“We appreciate our pillars of support Senator Sarafadeen Abiodun Alli – Grand patron; Alhaja Khadijat Lajide- Grand matron; Oloye Abiola Arulogun – Royal Mentor; Olori Erelu Adetutu Adedipe Adebowale – Mayoress; Hon. Waheed Akanbi Biiro- Mayor; Alhaji Kabir Olasupo – Peace Ambassador; Hon. Benedict Akika – Pathfinder and other notable pillars of support, we appreciate you all”
“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” —Marcel Proust
Yes, you made us happy and you made our souls blossom.
That this year 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival has come and ended in glory is enough reason to show gratitude to God almighty and everyone who has participated and, or contributed to the success story. You are all the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.
To His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde FNSE, DSC, GSSRS and the First Lady, Engineer Olufunke Tamunominini Makinde who was conferred with the Most Outstanding Wife of Ibadanland, MOWI and His Excellency , the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Barrister AbdRaheem Adebayo Lawal, who was also conferred with the Most Outstanding Friend of Ibadanland, MOFI during the Grand Finale at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium has become a landmark history making in any Ibadan Cultural Festival anniversary ever experienced. To God be the glory.
To our Kabiyesi, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin 1 , and the Olubadan -in – Council, the Iyalode in Council, the Mogajis, Baales and all the Senior Chiefs, we thank you all.
Particular mention must be made of His Excellency, the Former Governor of Oyo State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja whose sponsorship of some of our programs as well as his physical attendance and participation at this year’s festival was highly remarkable. K’eepe O Baba To Her Excellency, wife of the former Governor, Chief Mrs Olayinka Mutiat Ladoja, Grand Ambassador of Ibadan Culture and Special Guest of Honour of the events whose singular efforts contributed immensely to the success story of this year’s celebration, I will forever remain grateful and on behalf of us all, I say Thank you Ma. A yoo maa ri yin ba O. Ase To His Eminence, Alhaji Chief Dawood Makanjuola Akinola De-Damak, Aare of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta, Aare of Ibadanland and Grand Commander of Ibadan Culture GCIC whose generous donation of an 18 Seater Bus and huge cash donation towards the success of this year’s Ibadan Cultural Festival is commendable and much appreciated. The Jagun Olubadan, Apesin Ola, Sir Chief ‘Dotun Sanusi , Chairman and CEO Ilaji Hotels and Resorts supported us with the use of the entire Ilaji Facilities for this year’s Sports Finals and the Business Luncheon programs. We can not quantify these wholesome package in monetary value. Thank you Sir and God will continue to elevate you. I must not forget to mention the uncommon support received from the Chairman, Solution FM and the Aare Onibon Balogun of Ibadanland, Oloye Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke FCA whose physical appearances as well as huge monetary supports has helped tremendously in setting the bar higher for this year’s Cultural Festival. Oloye Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke, E se pupo, A dupe O. The President, Ibadan Descendants Union USA, who is also the Ajia Olubadan of Ibadanland did not only led a powerful tream from the USA, he also attracted big support as well as his physical presence in virtually all our programs, Oloye Abiola Iyiola, K’ara O le O. To all our worthy and deserving Awardees from Grand Ambassadors of Ibadan Culture to the Fellowship awardees, through Business Luncheon to the Merit awards at the Grand Finale, we congratulate you for being considered to be so celebrated and honored by Ibadanland. Congratulations to you all. To the Baba-lojas, Mama Lojas, the Warlord Families, all affiliate clubs and associations home and abroad, we congratulate you all for taking ownership of the whole event as the hosting authority. Congratulations and thank you all.
The degree of media coverage we enjoyed at this year’s events is massive and phenomenon. We thank all the media houses in Ibadanland and beyond. God bless you all.
To our individual sponsors as well as corporate partners, we remain indebted to you and pray that our relationship will blossom into permanent investment that will be beneficial to both sides. I must not fail to honour our religious leaders and particularly His Eminence, Prelate Sunday Ola Makinde whose fatherly support can not be over emphasised. E se pupo Baba. E.ma pe fun wa O. To all the Past President Generals and members of the BoT CCII , thank you for being there always for us.
To all the members of this year Planning Committee whose labour, dedication, commitment and financial support can only be imagined, I owe you a lot and pray that God almighty will compensate you beyond any human expectations.
To the Chief Barrister Sulaiman Ajeniyi Ajewole CCII EXCO led administration for believing in our capacity and strength, we appreciate and congratulate you on this achievement. Permit me however to register my profound gratitude to this man I call ‘President General Oloriire’ for supporting me throughout on the assignment which he gave me for without such immense support we couldn’t have recorded this massive success story. My PG Sir, E se pupo. A dupe O. Olorun yoo maa ran Eyin naa l’owo. Aamin
For all that you have committed to the success of this year Ibadan Cultural Festival celebration, please accept our gratitude and we pray for God abundance mercy on us and on Ibadanland.
Lastly, had my wife and children refused to release me for the service of my fatherland, how would I have the opportunity to play this little role. Kikelomo Ajike , Asaaju Iyalode of Ojeniranland and my beautiful children, Ibadanland appreciate you all. Thank you
To God almighty once again. E se O Baba.
E se pupo, A dupe O.
Balogun Gaphar Ojetola Chairman, 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival
The newly appointed Special Assistant on Finance and revenue to the Chairman Egbeda Local Government, Hon. Semiu Akinlabi has expressed his heartfelt appreciation to God and his Leaders.”I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Hon. Busari Olayemi and Alhaji Lukman Akinpelu Adesina for their unwavering support, invaluable contributions and belief in my capabilities. Your guidance and encouragement have been instrumental throughout the selection process, and I am deeply appreciative of your trust in me which has greatly influenced my appointment”I’m deeply honored and grateful to have been appointed as the Special Assistant to our Local Government Chairman, Hon. Sikiru Sanda Oyedele, This opportunity to serve our Local Government in such a significant capacity fills me with immense pride and dedication”Furthermore, he appreciates Deacon Omoniyi Adegbite for his guidance and pray that May God answer all his secret prayers. In exhibiting the Omoluabi virtues, he recognised the commitment of Hon. Sikiru Sanda in improving the quality of governance in the Local Government and he reiterated his commitment to the vision of the Chairman to ensure that he succeed. “As I step into this new role, I am committed to working diligently to fulfill the responsibilities entrusted to me and to contribute positively to the development of our Local Government.
The newly appointed Special Assistant to the Chairman,Egbeda Local Government, Deacon Omoniyi Adegbite has shown his appreciation to His Excellency, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde and Otunba Seye Famojuro for counting him worthy to serve the people of Egbeda Local Government.
Similarly, Deacon Adegbite appreciates Ambassador Tomiwa Omolewa (Tommy) the Oyo State PMS chairman and Hon. Sikiru Sanda, the Executive Chairman Egbeda Local Government/Oyo ALGON Chairman, for their support and contribution during the selection process.
Finally, Deacon Adegbite sees this appointment as an encouragement to do more for Egbeda Local Government and Oyo State by extension, and he’s dedicating this appointment to the progressive movement of Ward 2 and to the Sustainable Development of Egbeda Local Government as he will continue to contribute his quota to the development of the Local Government.
Oh Lord our creator, we come before you this day with praises and gratitude for taking us this far in our planning for celebration of our birthplace, Ibadanland. Thank you Oh Lord. We beseech your name in all that we do and we commit ourselves and families under your protection. We pray that you take absolute control of the entire week so that we return all glory to you at the end of this year Ibadan Cultural Festival. We appreciate our governor and the First Lady, His Excellency, Engineer Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde FNSE, DSC, GSSRS and Her Excellency, Engineer Oluwakemi Tamunominini Makinde for all their support on the program and for all other developments in Ibadanland. May the good Lord continue to guide them, Amen .
We congratulate and felicitate with His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin 1 and pray that his reign is peaceful and blissful for all of us. Amen
On behalf of the entire 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Planning Committee, I congratulate the President General CCII, Alhaji Chief Barrister Sulaiman Ajeniyi Ajewole and the entire Executive council CCII for all their support for this committee since inception.
Lastly, our immense thanks and gratitude goes to all our fantastic donors and sponsors and we pray their blessings shall never diminish. God will continue to increase them in blessings. Ibadan is grateful.
From all of us at the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Planning Committee, we say a big thank you as we celebrate this year Cultural heritage of Ibadanland as we commence with Amala/Fuji Festivals today.
Ile Ibadan yoo gbe Gbogbo wa O. Aamin
God bless Ibadanland God bless Oyo State God bless Nigeria.
Balogun Gaphar Ojetola Chairman, 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Planning Committee.
