ALAYANDE UNIVERSITY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN, AYO OGUNKUNLE CELEBRATES ALAAFIN OF OYO, OBA ABIMBOLA OWOADE AT 51
…appreciates HIM for supporting the take-off of Alaafin Institute of Yoruba Studies
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, Emeritus Professor Ayoade Olayiwola Ogunkunle has joined his fellow sons and daughters of Oyo kingdom in celebrating the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade 1 on the occasion of his 51st birthday and 20th wedding anniversary celebrations.
The Oyo-born renowned Agriculturist in a release made available by the institution’s Media and Public Relations Officer, ‘Wale Adeoye described Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade as a man of great wisdom, compassion and geniality. His generosity of spirit and material is legendary. Kaabiyesi as a very strong personality is leaving a strong impression on everyone he meets or comes under his sphere of influence. It is in line with our University’s belief in Alaafin’s protection of our cultural heritage that we have established and taken-off with the Alaafin Institute of Yoruba Studies. We specially thank Kabiyesi for being part of the history as he led other traditional rulers on Tuesday, 14 July 2026 to inaugurate the Institute”.
“On behalf of the Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo Governing Council, Senate, Management, Staff and Students, I join all sons and daughters of Oyo Alaafin Kingdom in wishing our revered Kaabiyesi, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, Alaafin of Oyo a happy 51st birthday and 20th wedding anniversary celebrations. It is our prayer as a foremost educational institution that Kaabiyesi and Olori Abiwumi Owoade live to celebrate more prosperous years on the throne of his forebears”, the release concluded.
‘Wale Adeoye
Media and Public Relations Officer,
Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo
