Late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Samuel Odulana
TVCE (IBADAN) – The remains of the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade will be interred on Friday, February 12, Oyo State government has announced.
Governor Abiola Ajimobi announced that the burial rites for the late Olubadan of Ibadanland will begin on February 6, while his remains would be interred on February 12, in Ibadan, the state capital.
The governor, who disclosed this during a condolence visit to the Monatan, Ibadan, residence of the deceased, on Friday, said President Muhammad Buhari will be expected to lead other dignitaries to the city for the burial ceremonies.
He said that the decision was taken by a committee comprising members of the deceased monarch’s family, Olubadan-in-council and the state government to ensure that Oba Odulana was given a stately final farewell.
Ajimobi said that a burial committee would be unveiled in due course, while details of the activities would also be made public when all activities have been agreed upon.
“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
“Our own dear President Muhammadu Buhari and my colleague 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 at home and in the Diaspora to join hands with us to make the ceremonies grand.”
Ajimobi said that the death of the foremost monarch, who he described as his father, was a personal loss to him, adding that the monarch intervened on three different occasions to pave the way for him to become governor.
