Ladoja Honours As Ibadan Cultural Ambassador

Ogundele Olanrewaju

Wife of the former governor of Oyo State, Mrs Mutiat Ladoja on Tuesday bagged Ibadan Cultural Ambassador.

The award was part of activities marking the yearly Ibadan Cultural Festival organised by the Central Council of Ibadanland Indigiens (CCII).

Speaking at the event, the CCII President General, Prince Yemisi Adeaga noted that the award was to appreciate the former First Lady for her contributions toward upholding Ibadan culture and tradition.

He added that CCII, which consists of over 300 clubs deem it fit to bestowed the award on Ladoja for tourching lives of the poor and less privileges in Oyo State particularly Ibadanland.

He said Ladoja’s pedigree and anticedent qualified her for the award, which was the first thing that has ever happened in the history of Ibadanland.

“Before we could have single out someone for an award, he/she must have been someone that transverses in Ibadan culture and heritage, which shows her as true Ibadan daughter, she always promoted our culture.”

In her remark, the former first lady expressed her gratitude to CCII for counting her worthy for the award, promising to continue to uphold Ibadan tradition in high extreme.

Dignitraries at the event include: elder brother of governor Seyi Makinde, Barr. Muyiwa Makinde, the Iyaloja of Ibadanland, Chief Mrs Iswat Ameringun, Ekeefa Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Lekan Alabi, local government chairmen, and government appointees among others.