Olubadan charges Mogajis, Baales on security
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has called on community leaders to prioritise the security of their domains. The monarch made the call on Monday during the installation of
- From Yinka Adeniran, Ibadan
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has called on community leaders to prioritise the security of their domains.
The monarch made the call on Monday during the installation of Mogajis and Baales at the Olubadan Palace, Oja’ba, Ibadan.
According to a statement by his media aide, Chief Adeola Oloko, the ceremony marked the first installation of Mogajis and Baales since the monarch’s coronation on September 26.
Addressing the newly installed chiefs, Oba Ladoja stressed that insecurity remains one of Nigeria’s most pressing challenges, urging grassroots leaders to be vigilant within their communities.
“As family compound and community heads in Ibadan city and beyond, you are aware that one of the greatest challenges facing Nigeria is security. As grassroots leaders, you must stay alert to happenings in your environment,” he said.
He noted that the installation was not merely ceremonial but underscored the responsibilities attached to the offices of Mogajis and Baales.
Describing security as a collective responsibility, the monarch, who is also Chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, urged the appointees to collaborate, share intelligence, and work closely with neighbouring communities to safeguard lives and property.
He further encouraged them to sensitise youths on the importance of joining security agencies such as the police, armed forces, and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps during recruitment exercises.
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Oba Ladoja also reaffirmed that the ongoing crackdown on land grabbers in Ibadan would continue, noting that their activities pose a significant threat to security.
At the ceremony, 14 Mogajis and eight Baales were installed in line with the Oyo State Chiefs Law and the Ibadan Chieftaincy Declaration.
Dignitaries at the event included Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, Balogun of Ibadan; Oba Eddy Oyewole, Otun Olubadan; Oba Kola Adegbola, Otun Balogun; Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi, Osi Olubadan; Oba Abiodun Azeez Agagagugu, Asipa Balogun; Oba Adebayo Akande, Ekerin Olubadan; High Chief Akim Adewoyin, Ekerin Balogun; and High Chief Sarafadeen Alli, Ekarun Balogun.
Members of the Iyalode-in-Council, Olubadan line chiefs, Mogajis and Baales were also in attendance.
