#Traditional Rulers
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Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II: The First Nigerian Monarch to Earn a PhD
Oba (Dr.) Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II made history as Nigeria’s first traditional ruler to earn a PhD. A renowned economist, author and the 40th Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, his 42-year reign was defined by scholarship, leadership and a lifelong commitment to education.
One Year Without Awujale: Remembering Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona and the End of a Defining Era in Ijebuland
One year ago today, Ijebuland stood still. The ancient kingdom bid farewell to one of its most influential monarchs as His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, GCON, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, was laid to rest in Ijebu Ode. His passing marked the end of an extraordinary reign that shaped not only […]