Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi
Deji Of Akure |
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Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi | |
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| Deji Of Akure | |
| Assumed office 17 July 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Oba Adebiyi Adegboye Adesida, Afunbiowo II |
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| Born | 28 December 1956 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Spouse(s) | Queen Jumoke Aladetoyinbo Queen Bimbo Aladetoyinbo |
| Children | Prince Dr. Demola Aladetoyinbo Prince Engr. Kole Aladetoyinbo Princess Wunmi Aladetoyinbo Prince Adegoke Aladetoyinbo Princess Derinsola Aladetoyinbo |
| Parent(s) | Ogunlade Adetoyinbo Wunmi Adetoyinbo |
| Residence | Deji's Palace |
| Occupation | Architect/Builder Real Estate Developer King |
| Known for | Philantrophy |
Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II, is a Nigerian First-Class Monarch. He is the 47th and current paramount traditional ruler of Akure kingdom, Ondo State capital. He was proclaimed Deji of Akure in 2015, holding the regnal name Odundun II[1] succeeding the deceased Oba Adebiyi Adegboye Adesida
Early life
He started his elementary education at St. Patrick School, Aponmu Akure. He then proceeded to Oyemekun Grammar School Akure where he received his secondary school certificate (SSCE). He graduated as an Architect from Florida State University in Miami, United States
Professional career
He is a prominent member of the Nigeria Institute of Architects.[2] He is also one of the founding member of Architects Registration Council of Nigeria ARCON. Oba Aladetoyinbo had a master's degree from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. He has given public lectures in higher institutions like Obafemi Awolowo University, Adekunle Ajasin University regarding the role of youth in governance.[3]
Selection and coronation
Oba Aladetoyinbo was selected from the Osupa Ruling House of Akure,[4] amongst indigenes who were also heirs to the throne on 17 June 2015. He received his staff of office on 17 July 2015. He has been described as an ‘Epoch of Peace'. Oba Aladetoyinbo is the spiritual leader of the Akure people now saddled with the responsibility of making supplications to God and the Òrìṣà on behalf of his tribe and the world at large during annual festivals such as Ulefunta[5]
Personal life
Oba Aladetoyinbo hails from the Osupa ruling house, and was born on December 20, 1956. He is the 3rd child in a family of Ten. Aladetoyinbo is blessed with many children.
References
- ^ Aladelusi, Aladetoyinbo. "New Monarch, Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi Odundun II, Makes Triumphant Entry into African Ancient Palace Today".
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) – …creating history". Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- ^ "Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi Archives". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- ^ Aladelusi, Aladetoyinbo (15 August 2019). "My tortuous journey to the throne, by Deji of Akure". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Ogunlade, Aladetoyinbo (17 August 2018). "Why I'm Celebrating Ulefunta Festival – Deji Of Akure". Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
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