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Facts About the New Aláàfin of Oyo

Precisely 2 years, 9 months, and 9 days since the late Aláàfin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III joined his ancestors, the Oyo state governor on Friday 10th January 2025 declared the appointment of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the next Aláàfin of the great Oyo kingdom.

Here are eight quick things about Oba Owoade, as sourced and put together by TheWest Newspaper.

Royal Heritage:
Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade hails from the Owoade-Agunloye royal family of Oyo, with a lineage tracing back to Aremo Aderounmu Iyanda Owoade of Agure Compound.

Educational Background:
The new Aláàfin attended Baptist High School, Saki, and holds diplomas in Mechanical Engineering from The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, and The Polytechnic, Ibadan.

Professional Experience:
Prince Owoade’s career spans continents. He has worked as a Planning Engineer in the UK and is currently a Project Coordinator at Manitoba Hydro, Canada.

Entrepreneurial Leadership:
Oba-elect Owoade is the president of 100279 Manitoba Limited, a company focused on real estate and financial services.

Philanthropy:
Known for his charitable efforts, the new Aláàfin supports education, community development, and crisis relief in Nigeria and Canada.

Vision for Oyo:
Oba Owoade plans to preserve Oyo’s culture by building a museum, empower youth through vocational training, and attract global partnerships for development.

Selection Process:
The Oyomesi recommended him after extensive consultations and divinations, with Governor Makinde approving his appointment.

Milestone Appointment:
His reign succeeds the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, marking a new era for the Oyo Kingdom.
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