Sultan of Sokoto Salutes Olubadan at 82, First Coronation Anniversary, Wishes Him Acceptable Umrah
By KEMI KASUMU
“Knowing that Umrah is one of the best ways to celebrate a birthday and coronation anniversary at this time is a great success that Olubadan has achieved, and we identify with him. We urge him to pray more for Nigeria’s peaceful elections come 2027, and to pray for Ibadan Land and Oyo State in particular,” the Sultan said.
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, has congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadan Land, Oba Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I, on the occasions of his 82nd birthday and first coronation anniversary as the paramount ruler of his kingdom.
The Olubadan attained the age of 82 on September 25, 2026, and marked his first anniversary on the throne on September 26, 2026.
In a congratulatory message, signed on behalf of his media team by Prince Bashir Adefaka and dated Tuesday September 29, 2026, the Sultan expressed admiration for the Olubadan’s recognition of Allah as his Creator and the ultimate source of his achievements throughout his life.
The Sultan noted that Oba Ladoja’s remarkable journey has seen him succeed as a businessman, attain the position of Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, serve as Governor of Oyo State and, having risen through the traditional ranks, eventually ascend the throne as the Olubadan of Ibadan Land.
According to the Sultan, the Olubadan’s decision to dedicate his 82nd birthday and first coronation anniversary to the worship of Allah through the performance of Umrah represents a profound expression of gratitude to his Creator.
“We are happy and rejoice with His Imperial Majesty, my friend and a very good servant of Allah, who is today in a position of traditional authority serving his people as the Olubadan of Ibadan Land.
“Knowing that Umrah is one of the best ways to celebrate a birthday and coronation anniversary at this time is a great success that Olubadan has achieved, and we identify with him.
“We urge him to pray more for Nigeria’s peaceful elections come 2027, and to pray for Ibadan Land and Oyo State in particular,” the Sultan said.
Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar prayed that Allah would accept the Olubadan’s Umrah as an act of Ibadah and grant him many more years in good health and continued service to humanity.
“May Allah accept his Umrah as an act of Ibadah. Ameen,” the Sultan prayed.
