The monarch will clock 90 on Saturday, August 26 but a week-long activities preceding the date has been drawn up.
The disclosure was made today by the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Prof. Taoheed Adedoja during a press conference organised to reveal activities lined up for the carnival-like celebration.
The Olubadan who briefly showed up at the press conference to give a nod and his blessings to the celebration of his 90 birthday said “to live long is not a right but privilege. Even though I am from a family with an impressive record of longevity, my Late Dad Raji Olayiwola died in 1989 at the age of 89.
“God shall be praised for making me live beyond my father’s age. My intention is to use my birthday anniversary to celebrate Ibadan and its diverse people and pray for unity and stability of Nigeria,” he said.
An interdenominational Christian and Islamic services, medical outreach, Life Tribute day, film show, and distribution of food items to the needy by the monarch will all be done during the one week celebration.
Other activities include, a royal walk, public lecture, visit to orphanages and charity hones, conferment of honorary chieftaincy titles to deserving persons with a grand birthday reception to be held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan.
Ex-President Olusegun is also expected at the occasion.
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