RETIRED NURSING MATRON EMERGES AS 14TH IYALODE IBADANLAND
The installed Iyalode was Otun Iyalode of Ibadanland, before her elevation, said to be in line with the statutory recommendation by Olubadan of Ibadanland, Aje Ogungunniso 1 and the Olubadan-in-Council.
Penpushing further reports that, the Agbaakin of Ibadanland, Oloye Lekan Alab while speaking on behalf of the Olubadan, commended the Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde for his approval of the installation.
The 86-year old Iyalode Laduntan Oyekanmi is a descendant of Ladapo family of Abebi Area and Balogun Ibikunle family of Ayeye Area, Ibadan. She trained as a Nurse in England in the 1960s and got married to Prince and lawyer, ‘Diti Oyekanmi from the royal Matanmi Family of Osogbo, Osun State on August 12, 1961.
Penpushing also reports that, she retired as a Matron at the University College Hospital(UCH), Ibadan.Her husband, Prince Oyekanmi was a Commissioner in the 1970s in the old Western State and was a cabinet member during the administration of former Military Governor of Oyo State, Major General David M.Jemibewon (Rtd).
Meanwhile dignitaries at the event include the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Chief Olanrewaju Otiti, Chief Mrs Mulikat Ladoja, Chief Mrs Bolanle Awe, and Olori Rasheedat Adetunji among others.
