His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa1) has assured any Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) ready to contribute to the development of Ibadanland of his support.
The assurance was contained in the press release issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga shortly after the Courtesy Visits paid to Oba Ladoja at his palace,Oke Aremo, Ibadan by both the Executive Members of Rotary International District 9126 and AL- Basar International Foundation (Makkah Specialist Eye Hospital) Ibadan on Monday.
According to His Imperial Majesty, ” no government all over the world can meet the needs of its teeming popular alone, thus the support of Non Governmental organizations is not only required but needed “, the paramount emphasized.
Kabiyesi strongly admired the 4 – way test of Rotary International: Is it truth, is it fair to all concerned, will it build goodwill and better friendship and will it be beneficial to all concerned,the 4 – way test is the ethical guide used by Rotarians worldwide in their personal and professional lives which can be applied in people’s daily activities , the monarch further stressed.
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Oba Ladoja commended the philanthropic activities of the Rotary Club in the areas medical outreach, eradication of diseases such as polio, guinea worms and provision of social amenities like sinking of bore holes among others.
The Governor of Rotary International District 9126, Rotarians Funke Akpo Batife expressed
the gratitude of the team to Oba Ladoja for warm reception accorded them within the short notice of their visit
The District Governor disclosed that all the humanitarian activities of Kabiyesi didn’t go unnoticed especially in the areas of dispute settlement, support for the needies, provision of social services which encouraged the Rotary International to induct him as the honourary member, consequently, the monarch was inducted and a membership certificate was given to the king.
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In a related matter, the Executive Members of Al Basar International Foundation Maikkah Specialist Eye Hospital led by Dr Azamat Saa appreciated Oba Ladoja for his love for the progress and development of Ibadanland since his enthronement as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland
Dr Azamat used the occasion to invite Olubadan to the Grand Commissioning Ceremony of Maikkah Specialist Eye Hospital at Elebu junction, Alao Akala Express Way, Ibadan on 10th June,2026
Gracing the occasion were Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba (Barr) Tajudeen Abimbola Ajibola, Otun Balogun of Ibadanland Oba ( Dr) Kolawole Adegbola, Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Abiodun Kola Daisi, Ashipa Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Salawudeen Amidu Ajibade, Ekerin Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Muritala Adebayo Akande, Ekerin Balogun of Ibadanland Oba Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin, Ekarun Balogun of Ibadanland Oba (Barr) Sarafadeen Abiodun Alli
E – Signed
Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga
The Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland
