Olubadan signs economic blueprint, targets rapid development of Ibadan
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has expressed optimism that Ibadan is on the path to economic transformation following the signing of a comprehensive economic blueprint for the city.
The monarch signed the document on Monday at the Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo, Ibadan, after it was presented by the Olubadan Economic and Investment Committee, chaired by former Minister, Chief Onikepo Akande, and former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Prof. Dapo Afolabi.
Oba Ladoja described the blueprint as a comprehensive economic charter designed to provide a strategic framework for planning and implementing development programmes across critical sectors, including agriculture, mining, tourism, security and industry.
He commended members of the committee for their dedication and efforts over the past year, expressing confidence that the document would provide a solid foundation for Ibadan’s economic transformation.
The monarch added that with a clear development framework in place, the possibilities for the city’s growth were limitless.
Earlier, Akande expressed appreciation to the Olubadan for entrusting the committee with the responsibility, while its co-chairman, Afolabi, commended the monarch’s vision and initiative.
Afolabi also praised committee members for their sacrifices of time, resources and expertise in carrying out the assignment. Presenting the economic charter, Ambassador Akinremi Bolaji said its presentation marked the beginning of a more demanding phase, urging stakeholders to work together to translate the blueprint into tangible economic outcomes.
Dignitaries at the ceremony included the Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola; Otun Balogun, Oba Kolawole Adegbola; Osi Olubadan, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi; Osi Balogun, Oba Abiodun Azeez Agagagugu; Asipa Olubadan, Oba Hamidu Ajibade; Ekerin Olubadan, Oba Adebayo Akande; Ekarun Balogun, High Chief Adeniran; and the Minister of Power, Mogaji Joseph Tegbe.
