August 13, 2025

Olakulehin: Burial rites for late Olubadan of Ibadanland announced

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Olakulehin: Burial rites for late Olubadan of Ibadanland announced

Late Olubadan

The burial arrangements for the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr.) Frederick Akinloye Iyanda Owolabi Olakulehin, have been officially released.

The highly respected monarch, who passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the age of 90, will be laid to rest on Friday, August 8, following a week-long series of events celebrating his life and legacy.

According to the schedule, the rites will begin on Monday, August 4, 2025, and conclude on Friday, August 8, 2025. Activities include a mix of sporting competitions and religious observances, in line with Oba Olakunlehin’s lifelong passion for youth development, community service, and unity across Ibadan and Oyo State.

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Programme of Events

Sporting Events in Honour of the Monarch

Monday, August 4, 2025
Oba Olakunlehin Table Tennis Tournament (Preliminaries)
Venue: Table Tennis Hall, Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan
Time: 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Olubadan Olakunlehin Football Cup (Semi-Finals)
Venue: Olubadan Stadium, Ibadan
Time: 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Table Tennis Tournament (Finals)
Venue: Table Tennis Hall, Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Olubadan Olakunlehin Football Cup Final
Venue: Olubadan Stadium, Ibadan
Time: 3:00 p.m.

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Final Obsequies

Service of Songs
Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
Venue: Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan
Time: 4:00 p.m.

Funeral Service
Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
Venue: Cathedral of Saint Peters, Aremo, Ibadan
Time: 10:00 a.m.

The late monarch is survived by children, grandchildren, siblings, and a large extended family. Together with the people of Ibadan, they will honour a leader remembered for his humility, integrity, and steadfast service to the city.

As preparations for the burial intensify, tributes continue to pour in from across Nigeria. Traditional rulers, political dignitaries, and citizens alike are expected to gather to pay their last respects to a monarch whose reign was marked by wisdom, peace, and deep commitment to the progress of Ibadanland.

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