President Bola Tinubu will be in Ibadan on Friday, September 26, 2025, to attend the coronation of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.

Naija News reports that the ceremony will take place at the historic Mapo Hall grounds, attracting Yoruba monarchs, state governors, political leaders, business figures, and thousands of Ibadan indigenes at home and abroad.

The coronation is the peak of a weeklong celebration that begins on Monday, September 22.

According to the planning committee, the events will start with an interdenominational service at the Olubadan Palace, followed by a cultural fiesta on Tuesday at Olubadan Stadium.

A lecture will hold on Wednesday at the University of Ibadan, while Thursday will feature a praise and worship concert tied to Oba Ladoja’s 81st birthday.

The grand ceremony comes up on Friday, and a thanksgiving service on Sunday at Oke Padre Cathedral, with a Jumat service on October 3, will close the programme.

Security has been placed at the center of the preparations, with more than 2,000 operatives from the Police, Civil Defence, DSS, Amotekun Corps, and OYRTMA expected to maintain order during the celebrations.

The Oyo State Government also confirmed that the event will be broadcast live on television, radio, and online platforms for Nigerians in the diaspora.

Entertainment will be provided by Ibadan’s leading Fuji musicians, including Saheed Osupa and Taye Currency, alongside other indigenous performers.

The state government and the organizing committee have credited Governor Seyi Makinde for his support in ensuring the success of the coronation.

The event will not only mark the formal ascension of Oba Ladoja, a former governor, senator, engineer, and businessman, but will also showcase Ibadan’s cultural identity to Nigeria and the wider world.

Dignitaries expected at the ceremony include traditional rulers, diplomats, and prominent personalities from across the country.

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