Oba Rashidi Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has said that serious challenge facing Nigeria at the moment is insecurity of lives and properties, saying government alone cannot combat the menace.
- +Insecurity, serious challenge facing Nigeria – Olubadan
- +…says citizens must join hands with govt to fight menace
The monarch, while.receiving participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) 19,2026 of the Institute for Security Studies (NISS ) Bwari, Abuja at Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo, Ibadan on Monday, who were on a courtesy visit, said all hand must be on deck to eradicate insecurity or reduce it to the bearest minimum.
…says citizens must join hands with govt to fight menace
The monarch, while.receiving participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) 19,2026 of the Institute for Security Studies (NISS ) Bwari, Abuja at Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo, Ibadan on Monday, who were on a courtesy visit, said all hand must be on deck to eradicate insecurity or reduce it to the bearest minimum.
A press statement issued and signed by Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga, Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland, quoted the monarch as emphasising that with insecurity there cannot be a meaningful development and progress in the Country, adding that Nigerians must join hands with Governments at all level to fight the menace.
“I call on the Federal Government to expedite action on the establishment of State Police to complement the efforts of other security agencies to ensure the community policing”, the Paramount Ruler appealed.
Oba Ladoja said that Ibadan has a unique status apart from being the capital for the then Western Region, adding that Ibadan is the home of firsts in Nigeria such as the 1st Television Station in Africa, the University of Ibadan which is the 1st of its kind in Nigeria, Cocoa House, the tallest building then, Queen Elizabeth road from Agodi GRA to Mokola roundabout which was the 1st tarred road in Nigeria, just to mention a few
The paramount ruler advised the visitors to move round the city and behold Ibadan Tourist centres which include Bowers Tower, Mapo Hill, Eleyele water works, University of Ibadan with its serene environment, among others
Earlier, Halimah Zanna Ibrahim, the Leader of the Team and Director of Studies, in her speech, appreciated the warm reception given to the team despite the short notice for the visit
The Director of Studies revealed that they were in Oyo State to undertake a week study tour of Oyo State, saying they would visit some iconic sites and monuments among which is the revered and historic Palace of Olubadan of Ibadanland.
She further said that the idea of the study tour is to determine how the theme of the course, “Ethnic Militias and Resources Competition in Africa: Implications for National Security”, interfaced with the activities of the Oyo State Government.
Meanwhile, Olubadan of Ibadanland has warned the newly installed Mogajis and Baales in Ibadanland against forcefully acquiring landed properties and women, saying such acts are illegal and punishable under the law.
The monarch, who gave the warning during the installation of traditional title holders at the Olubadan Palace in Oke Aremo, Ibadan, urged the newly installed traditional rulers to discharge their duties with the fear of God, noting that they serve as direct representatives of the throne in their respective domains.
Oba Ladoja, who spoke through the Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, reiterated his stance against illegal practices, warning that land grabbing and forceful relationships would not be tolerated in Ibadanland.
