Amofin Beulah Adeoye Congratulates Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Coronation

Amofin Beulah Adeoye, the founder of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation has joined sons and daughters of Ibadan land, distinguished Nigerians to congratulate Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja on his 81st birthday and coronation scheduled for Friday, 26 September 2025.

Amofin Adeoye described birthday celebration of Chemical Engineer and Alumnus of University of Liege which coincide with his ascension to the throne of his forefathers as a collective pride for all and sundry. Oba Ladoja was born in 1944 in Gambari village near Ibadan becomes 44th Olubadan of Ibadan land following transition of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on 7 July, 2025.

He said that Oba Ladoja is a distinguished statesman and visionary leader who displayed uncommon patriotism and dedication to the service of his senatorial district during his short time at The Senate.

The legal icon said Oba Ladoja’s tenure as governor of Oyo State between 2003 and 2007 exemplified his capacity as a transformational leader which birthed life-changing reforms in education, health, infrastructure and other sectors. Amofin Adeoye said Oba Ladoja laid solid foundation growth among which is 110km Ibadan Circular Road named after him by His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde.

He noted that Oba Ladoja’s birthday and ascension is unique at the time people look up to traditional institution to address the core challenges of the people. He urged the monarch to set agenda for inclusive development of Ibadan and Yorubaland in conjunction with the government.