President Bola Tinubu is billed to commission the multi-billion naira Oba Sikiru Adetona School of Governance for Postgraduate Studies and Research at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State.
The commissioning is part of the activities to celebrate the 90th birthday and 64th coronation of the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona which began on Friday,10th May,2024,with a jumat service at the Ijebu-Ode Central Mosque.
The Chairman of Central Planning Committee, Dr Kunle Hassan, disclosed this in a press briefing held on Friday in Ijebu Ode.
Hassan described the royal father as a rare patriot and nationalist of the highest order, whose reign has brought monumental success.
He said Oba Adetona who ascended the throne of his forefathers on April 2, 1960, six months before the country attained independence, places so much emphasis on good governance, believing that its absence has contributed significantly to the challenges confronting underdeveloped nations.
Hassan stated, “The Ijebu monarch, Alaiyeluwa Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona represents the totality of the worthy ancestral heritage of a people that have carved a niche for themselves in governance.
“It was, therefore, not a surprise that the monarch, shortly after his 80th birthday, founded the Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona Professorial Chair in Governance in the Department of Political Science of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye.
“This endeavour has led to the establishment of the School of Governance for postgraduate and research studies in governance, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, the first in Sub-Saharan Africa.
“The multi-billion naira and iconic project is expected to be commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as part of activities to mark the 90th birthday anniversary of the monarch on Friday, May 10, 2024.”.The grand celebration,will climax on Saturday,May 11,with a civic reception at the Dipo Dipo Stadium,where the Ijebu nation,will gather to celebration Oba Adetona at 90.
