Oloye Abiola Iyiola, the Aare Egbe Omo Olubadan of Ibadanland, has been honoured with the prestigious 2026 Ibadan Man of the Year Award by the Centre for Community Advocacy & Development in recognition of his contributions to the growth, development and prosperity of Ibadanland.
The latest recognition adds to a growing list of honours received by the Ibadan high chief in acknowledgement of his commitment to community development and the advancement of the ancient city.
His previous recognitions include the Omoluabi of Ibadanland (OOI) Award and the Most Patriotic Ibadan Indigene (MPII) Award, conferred by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII).
Reacting to the honour, Iyiola described the award as deeply humbling, stressing that being voted Ibadan Man of the Year was not just a privilege but also a renewed call to greater service to humanity and his community.
He dedicated the award to the people of Ibadan, whose resilience, support and collective aspirations, he said, continue to inspire his commitment to community development and the city’s overall progress.
The Aare Egbe Omo Olubadan also expressed profound gratitude to the organisers and everyone who considered him worthy of the recognition, describing the honour as a collective achievement.
According to him, the award represents the entire Ibadan community, whose shared commitment to progress and development remains a source of inspiration.
Iyiola’s latest recognition further highlights his involvement in Ibadan affairs and his advocacy for the growth, development and prosperity of Ibadanland.
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