- Early Life and Education: Born into a royal family, Oba Owoade completed his secondary school education at Baptist High School, Saki, and studied Mechanical Engineering at Federal Polytechnic Ilaro and The Polytechnic, Ibadan.
- Career: Worked with Nigeria Gas Company, Oceanic Bank International Plc, Oil Reach Company in the UK, and Manitoba Hydro in Canada.
- Philanthropy and Leadership: Emphasizes the importance of peace and communal unity, urging moderation and good relationships within the town.
- Coronation Ceremony: Grand preparations, including infrastructure development, security arrangements, and special canopies at Olivet Baptist High School.
- Message: Stressed collective responsibility for promoting peace and unity, stating, “the time to build a robust, sustainable and formidable communal unity is NOW”.
Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade 1, the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, was coronated on April 4, 2025, in the ancient city of Oyo. Here are some key facts about the new Alaafin .
- Early Life and Education: Born on July 17, 1975, to a royal family, Oba Owoade completed his secondary school education at Baptist High School, Saki. He then studied Mechanical Engineering at Federal Polytechnic Ilaro and The Polytechnic, Ibadan, earning a National Diploma and Higher National Diploma, respectively.
- Career: Before becoming the Alaafin, Oba Owoade worked with Nigeria Gas Company, Oceanic Bank International Plc, and Oil Reach Company in the UK. He later moved to Canada, where he was a Project Coordinator at Manitoba Hydro and owned a real estate investment and financial services business.
- Philanthropy and Leadership: As a Nigerian and Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist, Alaafin Owoade emphasizes the importance of peace and communal unity. He urges the people of Oyo to celebrate with moderation and promote good relationships within the town.
The coronation ceremony was a grand affair, with preparations including .
- Infrastructure Development: Township roads were rehabilitated to accommodate invited guests.
- Security Arrangements: Security measures were put in place to ensure a smooth event.
- Special Canopies: Erected at Olivet Baptist High School, the main venue, for invited guests.
In his message, Alaafin Owoade stressed the need for collective responsibility in promoting peace and unity, stating, “the time to build a robust, sustainable and formidable communal unity is NOW.
