Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Sunday, welcomed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the state ahead of the eighth-day Fidau prayer for the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona Ogbagba II.
Tinubu, accompanied by First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, arrived at the Gateway International Airport, Iperu, where he was received by a delegation of dignitaries, including the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, and other South-West governors.
The visit was confirmed by Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, via a post on X (formerly Twitter).
“President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the Gateway International Airport, Iperu, Ogun State, ahead of his visit to Ijebu-Ode to attend the eighth-day prayer ceremony for the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona,” Olusegun wrote.
Fidau Prayer at Dipo Dina Stadium
The Fidau prayer is scheduled to be held at the Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode, one of the city’s largest public venues.
Oba Adetona, who died on July 13, 2025, at the age of 91, was buried the following day according to Islamic rites. His 65-year reign as Awujale of Ijebuland made him one of Nigeria’s longest-serving and most respected traditional rulers.
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Security operatives have been deployed across Ijebu-Ode, particularly at the Dipo Dina Stadium, the Awujale’s Palace, and his Igbeba residence, to ensure order during the prayer ceremony.
About the Late Awujale
The late monarch was celebrated for his integrity, forthrightness, and commitment to Yoruba tradition and national unity. His death has continued to attract tributes from leaders across Nigeria, including President Tinubu, who described him as a “confidante and voice of truth.”
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