Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, will today, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, be ecstatic with esteemed guests for a public presentation of “Know Oyo State“, a compendium authored by the Commissioner for Information in the State, Prince Dotun Oyelade.
The book chronicles the known and hidden features of the State from time immemorial and the renown pace-setting status of Oyo in the comity of states in Nigeria.
The Chief Host and Chief Presenter, Governor Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, is expected at the event. Special Guests of Honor include former Governor of the state, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, and former Military Governor of the State, Major General Oladayo Popoola.
The glamorous event is also expected to be graced by the Minister of Power of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Zach Adedeji; Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and Alhaji Ahmed Raji; Senior Advocate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Culturally, the state’s first-class monarchs and other traditional rulers, including the Alaafin of Oyo, Olubadan of Ibadan, and Soun of Ogbomoso, will be in attendance as fathers of the day to witness the unveiling of the new compendium.
“Know Oyo State”, a compendium published by Safari Groups Limited, would be reviewed to the admiration and listening pleasure of those in attendance by the NUT Secretary General in the State, Comrade Kayode Salami.
All senators representing the State, Honorable Members of the House of Representatives from the State, all Oyo House of Assembly Members as well as all Council Chairmen, would also be in attendance.