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Burial rites for the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Samuel Odulana, will begin on February 6, and his remains would be interred on February 12, in Ibadan, the state capital.
The State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, disclosed this during a condolence visit to the residence of the late monarch in Monatan, Ibadan on Friday, explaining that the decision was taken by a committee comprising members of the deceased monarch’s family, Olubadan-in-council and the state government.
He said President Muhammadu Buhari will be expected to lead other dignitaries to the city for the burial ceremonies.
His words:
“We have decided to make it a stately burial and we will set up a committee made up of members of the family, of which I am one, the Olubadan-in-council and government officials. We have agreed that we will commence all activities from February 6 and complete the burial ceremony on the February 12 with the interment. The committee will decide the modus operandi of the ceremonies
“President Muhammadu Buhari and my fellow governors will top list of dignitaries we will be inviting to give late Oba Odugade a befitting burial. I’m using this medium to solicit the support of Ibadan people both at home and in the Diaspora to join hands with us to make the ceremonies grand.”
Describing the death of the monarch as a personal loss to him, Ajimobi advised future Olubadans to emulate the good characters and humble way of life of the late Oba Odugade Odulana for the continued development, peace and progress of Ibadanland.