
15/07/2025
Honouring a Timeless Monarch: Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, The Awujale of Ijebuland 👑
Today, we remember and celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of our beloved Awujale, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Ogbagba II — a king whose reign shaped Ijebuland for over six decades.
Born in 1934, he ascended the throne in 1960 at just 26 and led with courage, wisdom, and unwavering love for his people. His remarkable achievements include:
✨ Over 64 years of dedicated service as the longest-reigning Awujale.
✨ Defender of Ijebu unity, culture, and traditions.
✨ Strengthened the famous Regberegbe age-grade system for community development.
✨ Champion of the iconic Ojude Oba Festival — now a global cultural celebration.
✨ Advocate for quality education, scholarships, and community progress.
✨ A bold, principled voice for the rights and dignity of traditional rulers.
✨ An elder statesman whose counsel inspired leaders and generations alike.
Oba Adetona’s legacy lives on in every Ijebu son and daughter. May his royal soul find eternal rest.
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