President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde, and his Osun counterpart Ademola Adeleke are expected at this year’s ‘Samuel Ladoke Akintola Memorial Lecture and Colloquium’ organised by Samuel Ladoke Akintola Memorial Foundation.
The event, billed for January 16, 2025 at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso will also have attract former Oyo Governor Rasidi Ladoja: Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba. AbdulRasheed Adewale Akanbi and an Ibadan chief, Oloye Lekan Alabi among others.
A statement by spokesman for the Foundation, Yemi Adedokun said the event will be a significant event and gathering of influencial leaders and stakeholders, particularly key political figures from Southwest region.
According to him, Samuel Ladoke Akintola Memorial Foundation is organising the colloquium to honor the legacy of the late politician and to foster discussions on pressing issues affecting the region.
He stated that the gathering will underscores continuity of leadership and the shared vision among past and present leaders in addressing the challenges facing their constituencies.
He said, “Cultural representation will also be prominent, with the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba AbdulRasheed Adewale Akanbi, attending the event.
“His participation highlights the importance of traditional institutions in the sociopolitical discourse and their role in community development initiatives.
“The Samuel Ladoke Akintola Memorial Lecture and Colloquium serves not only as a memorial but also as a platform for dialogue on governance, development, and the empowerment of individuals within the region. It is an opportunity for leaders to share insights, strategies, and visions for a better future.”
Adedokun said the event will contribute positively to the ongoing discourse on regional development and unity among the Southwest States.
