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80th Birthday of Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona In Pictures


Eminent Nigerians and expatriates from all walks of life converged on the ancient city of Ijebu-Ode, the capital of Ijebuland, on Saturday, to honour the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, on his 80th birthday celebration.


The week-long birthday anniversary was rounded-off with a grand luncheon held at the Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode, which had in attendance the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Goodluck Jonathan, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, General Oladeinde Arogbofa (retd), former Head of State, General Mohammadu Buhari, the Minister of Agriculture, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, the Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, former governors of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba, Chief Gbenga Daniel, former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former governor of Oyo State, Dr Omololu Olunloyo, President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the Chairman, First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Otunba Subomi Balogun and the Chairman, Globacom, Chief Mike Adenuga.

The colourful event was held amid tight security, as security agencies were strategically positioned in and around the venue. Guests were screened before they could gain entrance into the venue of the reception.

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Otunba Subomi Balogun, Abimbola Balogun and Senator Gbenga Kaka at the 80th birthday of Awujale of Ijebuland


Oba Sikiru Adetona and his Oloris


L-R: Alafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi; Celebrant, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona; Oba of Lagos, Oba Reliwanu Akinolu; Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe; Alake of Egba Land, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo and Olori Omoba Ijebu Land, Otunba Subomi Balogun, at the 80th Birthday Party of the Awujale of Ijebuland Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona held at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State on Saturday 10th of May 2014


Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson and Oba Sikiru Adetona


Amiu Masari, Tunde Bakare and Mohammed Buhari at the birthday party in Ijebu Ode


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