Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, cut short his 2025 annual leave to attend the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, today (Friday).
The development followed the approval by the state House of Assembly of his notice of early resumption from leave submitted to the legislature on Thursday.
In the letter, the governor said he deemed it necessary to cut short his vacation and resume duty, due to the historic and culturally-significant event.
The PUNCH reports that Governor Makinde had initially informed the House of his annual leave from 29 August 2025, till 29 September 2025.
The House, presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Abiodun Fadeyi, acknowledged and approved the resumption letter of the governor.
The Deputy Speaker read the letter of resumption of duty during the plenary of the House of Assembly, and it was approved by the state legislative body.
The letter of resumption read: ‘I shall resume duty today, 26 September 2025, and hereby assume the full functions of the Office of Governor of Oyo State’.
Makinde expressed appreciation to his deputy, Bayo Lawal, for serving effectively as the acting governor during his absence and announced that the deputy governor would now return to his substantive role.
Members of the House of Assembly welcomed the decision and expressed support for his commitment to the cultural heritage.
They unanimously adopted the resumption notice and commended Makinde for showing leadership and honouring a momentous occasion in Ibadan’s history.
The House, therefore, reaffirmed its support for traditional institutions and lauded the proactive steps taken by the executive arm of government to ensure a smooth coronation ceremony of the 44th Olubadan
