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Eminent personalities have commended former first lady of Oyo State, Alhaja Mutiat Ladoja, for making Ibadan, Oyo State and Yoruba land proud.
The personalities, who described Alhaja Ladoja as the best first lady Oyo State has ever produced, gave the commendation at the wedding ceremony of her son in Kano.
They lauded the humility and diligence of Alhaja Ladoja, stressing that she had gained reward for her good deeds during and after her tenure as the first lady of Oyo State.
According to them, the roll call of dignitaries at her son’s wedding in Kano was a testament to the fact that, indeed, she is a virtuous woman.
They hailed her tremendous contributions towards the progress and development of Oyo State, particularly, Ibadan land.
The well wishers said the contributions of the former first lady to the peace and tranquility in Ibadan land cannot be overemphasised and prayed for the success of the marriage.
Dignitaries at the ceremony include Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde; wife of the deputy governor, Mrs Ajibola Lawal; House of Representatives Member, Hon. Stanley Olajide; Chief Bisi Ilaka, political appointees, aides and top government functionaries.
Others are Maye Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oloye Lekan Alabi; President Ibadan Mogajis, Mogaji Asimiyu Ariori; President-General, Central Council of Ibadan Indigiens (CCII), Barr. Niyi Ajewole; Coordinator, Ibadan Compound Peace Initiative, Mogaji Nurudeen Akinade, and Onpetu of Ijeru land, Oba Sunday Oladapo.
Also, Oba Yoruba of Kano, Dr. Muritala Alimi Otisese, his chiefs and prominent Yoruba sons and daughters in Kano State were in attendance to add glamour to the ceremony. They hosted the visitors and were part of the three-day event.