Olubadan to be buried February 12

The late Olubadan, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade 1, who died on Tuesday at the age of 101, would be buried on February 12, 2016, as announced by the State government.

Oyo State Governor,  Abiola Ajimobi on Friday said at the Monatan palace of the late monarch that the late Olubadan would be given a state burial while a committee that would include the family of the late Olubadan and the Olubadan-in-Council would be constituted for the burial ceremony that would begin on February 6.

 Punch gathered that late Oba Odulana would be given a befitting burial ceremony starting from February 6 and ending on February 12, 2016  when he would be burried.

The governor said late Olubadan contributed immensely to his emergence as the state governor and that he would be remembered for his love and passion for Ibadan as well as his glowing legacy. He also described the late monarch as a patriot, who had contributed immensely to the development of Nigeria, urging those in position of authority to emulate the lifestyle of the late Oba Odulana.

He said, “He was a good father to all of us. We are happy and sad at the same time. We are happy that he grew old and lived a fruitful life. Olubadan was a disciplinarian and was orderly in his endeavours. He was elegant and he had integrity. Oba Odulana was very predictable and I wish he will be the type we will be having on this throne.

“He had a mind and heart of assessing people’s credibility. On behalf of the government and good people of Oyo State, we are here to commiserate with you all. Olubadan was an accomplished human being by all standards. Even if it’s about his age, he was fulfilled and contented with all he had. He was an epitome of patriotism, who was passionate about the progress of Ibadan,” the governor added.

Ajimobi said the Presidency and all state governors in Nigeria would be informed of the burial arrangement.
The Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Lekan Balogun, who responded on behalf of the late Olubadan’s family and the Olubadan-in-Council, thanked the governor for his visit and decision to give the late king a befitting state burial.
He said, “We are extremely happy for honouring Olubadan. We are proud to have you as our governor and Kabiyesi will have no regret supporting you to be governor.

“It was the media that broke the news of Olubadan’s death, especially on the social media without following protocol. We welcome the expression for your commitment for his burial and we shall also support the state government,” he added.

- Rexinews

- Punch