Birth & Origin: Born on September 25, 1944, in Gambari village near Ogbomoso, Oyo State, to Pa Yunusa Olayiwola and Madam Halimat Sadia Ladoja, with ancestral roots in Arusa compound, Isale Osi, Ibadan.
Early Education: Attended Progressive Day School, Ibadan (1950–1956) and Ibadan Boys’ High School (1958–1963), where he excelled academically, obtaining Grade 1 in his WASC exams.
Advanced Studies: Admitted into Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, in 1964 for A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Additional Mathematics, and later studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Liège, Belgium (1966–1972), graduating with distinction.
Professional Career: Worked at Total Nigeria for 13 years, then ventured into private business in 1985, with interests in shipping, manufacturing, banking, agriculture, and transportation.
Business Leadership: Served as director in several companies, including Crystal Bank (later STB, now part of UBA), REAL Shipping, REAL Oil, and Karlander Nigeria Ltd.
Entry into Ibadan Chieftaincy: Became Mogaji of Arusa family, Isale Osi, and was appointed Jagun Olubadan on October 1, 1993, by Oba Yusufu Oloyede Asanike.
Political Career: Elected Senator in 1992 under the SDP; later became Oyo State Governor (2003–2007) on the PDP platform, where he implemented education reforms, recruited teachers, and eradicated guinea worm.
Impeachment & Reinstatement: Impeached in January 2006 but reinstated in December 2006 after court rulings upheld his mandate until his term expired in 2007.
Later Politics: Founded and led the Accord Party in Oyo State, winning several legislative seats in 2011; later played a key role in the coalition that produced Governor Seyi Makinde in 2019.
Retirement & Legacy: Having retired from active politics, Oba Ladoja now devotes his time to family, cultural duties, and community development, embodying a legacy of resilience, leadership, and service.
Birth & Origin: Born on September 25, 1944, in Gambari village near Ogbomoso, Oyo State, to Pa Yunusa Olayiwola and Madam Halimat Sadia Ladoja, with ancestral roots in Arusa compound, Isale Osi, Ibadan.
Early Education: Attended Progressive Day School, Ibadan (1950–1956) and Ibadan Boys’ High School (1958–1963), where he excelled academically, obtaining Grade 1 in his WASC exams.
Advanced Studies: Admitted into Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, in 1964 for A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Additional Mathematics, and later studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Liège, Belgium (1966–1972), graduating with distinction.
Professional Career: Worked at Total Nigeria for 13 years, then ventured into private business in 1985, with interests in shipping, manufacturing, banking, agriculture, and transportation.
Business Leadership: Served as director in several companies, including Crystal Bank (later STB, now part of UBA), REAL Shipping, REAL Oil, and Karlander Nigeria Ltd.
Entry into Ibadan Chieftaincy: Became Mogaji of Arusa family, Isale Osi, and was appointed Jagun Olubadan on October 1, 1993, by Oba Yusufu Oloyede Asanike.
Political Career: Elected Senator in 1992 under the SDP; later became Oyo State Governor (2003–2007) on the PDP platform, where he implemented education reforms, recruited teachers, and eradicated guinea worm.
Impeachment & Reinstatement: Impeached in January 2006 but reinstated in December 2006 after court rulings upheld his mandate until his term expired in 2007.
Later Politics: Founded and led the Accord Party in Oyo State, winning several legislative seats in 2011; later played a key role in the coalition that produced Governor Seyi Makinde in 2019.
Retirement & Legacy: Having retired from active politics, Oba Ladoja now devotes his time to family, cultural duties, and community development, embodying a legacy of resilience, leadership, and service.
Birth & Origin: Born on September 25, 1944, in Gambari village near Ogbomoso, Oyo State, to Pa Yunusa Olayiwola and Madam Halimat Sadia Ladoja, with ancestral roots in Arusa compound, Isale Osi, Ibadan.
Early Education: Attended Progressive Day School, Ibadan (1950–1956) and Ibadan Boys’ High School (1958–1963), where he excelled academically, obtaining Grade 1 in his WASC exams.
Advanced Studies: Admitted into Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, in 1964 for A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Additional Mathematics, and later studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Liège, Belgium (1966–1972), graduating with distinction.
Professional Career: Worked at Total Nigeria for 13 years, then ventured into private business in 1985, with interests in shipping, manufacturing, banking, agriculture, and transportation.
Business Leadership: Served as director in several companies, including Crystal Bank (later STB, now part of UBA), REAL Shipping, REAL Oil, and Karlander Nigeria Ltd.
Entry into Ibadan Chieftaincy: Became Mogaji of Arusa family, Isale Osi, and was appointed Jagun Olubadan on October 1, 1993, by Oba Yusufu Oloyede Asanike.
Political Career: Elected Senator in 1992 under the SDP; later became Oyo State Governor (2003–2007) on the PDP platform, where he implemented education reforms, recruited teachers, and eradicated guinea worm.
Impeachment & Reinstatement: Impeached in January 2006 but reinstated in December 2006 after court rulings upheld his mandate until his term expired in 2007.
Later Politics: Founded and led the Accord Party in Oyo State, winning several legislative seats in 2011; later played a key role in the coalition that produced Governor Seyi Makinde in 2019.
Retirement & Legacy: Having retired from active politics, Oba Ladoja now devotes his time to family, cultural duties, and community development, embodying a legacy of resilience, leadership, and service.
Birth & Origin: Born on September 25, 1944, in Gambari village near Ogbomoso, Oyo State, to Pa Yunusa Olayiwola and Madam Halimat Sadia Ladoja, with ancestral roots in Arusa compound, Isale Osi, Ibadan.
Early Education: Attended Progressive Day School, Ibadan (1950–1956) and Ibadan Boys’ High School (1958–1963), where he excelled academically, obtaining Grade 1 in his WASC exams.
Advanced Studies: Admitted into Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, in 1964 for A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Additional Mathematics, and later studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Liège, Belgium (1966–1972), graduating with distinction.
Professional Career: Worked at Total Nigeria for 13 years, then ventured into private business in 1985, with interests in shipping, manufacturing, banking, agriculture, and transportation.
Business Leadership: Served as director in several companies, including Crystal Bank (later STB, now part of UBA), REAL Shipping, REAL Oil, and Karlander Nigeria Ltd.
Entry into Ibadan Chieftaincy: Became Mogaji of Arusa family, Isale Osi, and was appointed Jagun Olubadan on October 1, 1993, by Oba Yusufu Oloyede Asanike.
Political Career: Elected Senator in 1992 under the SDP; later became Oyo State Governor (2003–2007) on the PDP platform, where he implemented education reforms, recruited teachers, and eradicated guinea worm.
Impeachment & Reinstatement: Impeached in January 2006 but reinstated in December 2006 after court rulings upheld his mandate until his term expired in 2007.
Later Politics: Founded and led the Accord Party in Oyo State, winning several legislative seats in 2011; later played a key role in the coalition that produced Governor Seyi Makinde in 2019.
Retirement & Legacy: Having retired from active politics, Oba Ladoja now devotes his time to family, cultural duties, and community development, embodying a legacy of resilience, leadership, and service.
Birth & Origin: Born on September 25, 1944, in Gambari village near Ogbomoso, Oyo State, to Pa Yunusa Olayiwola and Madam Halimat Sadia Ladoja, with ancestral roots in Arusa compound, Isale Osi, Ibadan.
Early Education: Attended Progressive Day School, Ibadan (1950–1956) and Ibadan Boys’ High School (1958–1963), where he excelled academically, obtaining Grade 1 in his WASC exams.
Advanced Studies: Admitted into Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, in 1964 for A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Additional Mathematics, and later studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Liège, Belgium (1966–1972), graduating with distinction.
Professional Career: Worked at Total Nigeria for 13 years, then ventured into private business in 1985, with interests in shipping, manufacturing, banking, agriculture, and transportation.
Business Leadership: Served as director in several companies, including Crystal Bank (later STB, now part of UBA), REAL Shipping, REAL Oil, and Karlander Nigeria Ltd.
Entry into Ibadan Chieftaincy: Became Mogaji of Arusa family, Isale Osi, and was appointed Jagun Olubadan on October 1, 1993, by Oba Yusufu Oloyede Asanike.
Political Career: Elected Senator in 1992 under the SDP; later became Oyo State Governor (2003–2007) on the PDP platform, where he implemented education reforms, recruited teachers, and eradicated guinea worm.
Impeachment & Reinstatement: Impeached in January 2006 but reinstated in December 2006 after court rulings upheld his mandate until his term expired in 2007.
Later Politics: Founded and led the Accord Party in Oyo State, winning several legislative seats in 2011; later played a key role in the coalition that produced Governor Seyi Makinde in 2019.
Retirement & Legacy: Having retired from active politics, Oba Ladoja now devotes his time to family, cultural duties, and community development, embodying a legacy of resilience, leadership, and service.
Birth & Origin: Born on September 25, 1944, in Gambari village near Ogbomoso, Oyo State, to Pa Yunusa Olayiwola and Madam Halimat Sadia Ladoja, with ancestral roots in Arusa compound, Isale Osi, Ibadan.
Early Education: Attended Progressive Day School, Ibadan (1950–1956) and Ibadan Boys’ High School (1958–1963), where he excelled academically, obtaining Grade 1 in his WASC exams.
Advanced Studies: Admitted into Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, in 1964 for A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Additional Mathematics, and later studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Liège, Belgium (1966–1972), graduating with distinction.
Professional Career: Worked at Total Nigeria for 13 years, then ventured into private business in 1985, with interests in shipping, manufacturing, banking, agriculture, and transportation.
Business Leadership: Served as director in several companies, including Crystal Bank (later STB, now part of UBA), REAL Shipping, REAL Oil, and Karlander Nigeria Ltd.
Entry into Ibadan Chieftaincy: Became Mogaji of Arusa family, Isale Osi, and was appointed Jagun Olubadan on October 1, 1993, by Oba Yusufu Oloyede Asanike.
Political Career: Elected Senator in 1992 under the SDP; later became Oyo State Governor (2003–2007) on the PDP platform, where he implemented education reforms, recruited teachers, and eradicated guinea worm.
Impeachment & Reinstatement: Impeached in January 2006 but reinstated in December 2006 after court rulings upheld his mandate until his term expired in 2007.
Later Politics: Founded and led the Accord Party in Oyo State, winning several legislative seats in 2011; later played a key role in the coalition that produced Governor Seyi Makinde in 2019.
Retirement & Legacy: Having retired from active politics, Oba Ladoja now devotes his time to family, cultural duties, and community development, embodying a legacy of resilience, leadership, and service.
Birth & Origin: Born on September 25, 1944, in Gambari village near Ogbomoso, Oyo State, to Pa Yunusa Olayiwola and Madam Halimat Sadia Ladoja, with ancestral roots in Arusa compound, Isale Osi, Ibadan.
Early Education: Attended Progressive Day School, Ibadan (1950–1956) and Ibadan Boys’ High School (1958–1963), where he excelled academically, obtaining Grade 1 in his WASC exams.
Advanced Studies: Admitted into Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, in 1964 for A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Additional Mathematics, and later studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Liège, Belgium (1966–1972), graduating with distinction.
Professional Career: Worked at Total Nigeria for 13 years, then ventured into private business in 1985, with interests in shipping, manufacturing, banking, agriculture, and transportation.
Business Leadership: Served as director in several companies, including Crystal Bank (later STB, now part of UBA), REAL Shipping, REAL Oil, and Karlander Nigeria Ltd.
Entry into Ibadan Chieftaincy: Became Mogaji of Arusa family, Isale Osi, and was appointed Jagun Olubadan on October 1, 1993, by Oba Yusufu Oloyede Asanike.
Political Career: Elected Senator in 1992 under the SDP; later became Oyo State Governor (2003–2007) on the PDP platform, where he implemented education reforms, recruited teachers, and eradicated guinea worm.
Impeachment & Reinstatement: Impeached in January 2006 but reinstated in December 2006 after court rulings upheld his mandate until his term expired in 2007.
Later Politics: Founded and led the Accord Party in Oyo State, winning several legislative seats in 2011; later played a key role in the coalition that produced Governor Seyi Makinde in 2019.
Retirement & Legacy: Having retired from active politics, Oba Ladoja now devotes his time to family, cultural duties, and community development, embodying a legacy of resilience, leadership, and service.
Birth & Origin: Born on September 25, 1944, in Gambari village near Ogbomoso, Oyo State, to Pa Yunusa Olayiwola and Madam Halimat Sadia Ladoja, with ancestral roots in Arusa compound, Isale Osi, Ibadan.
Early Education: Attended Progressive Day School, Ibadan (1950–1956) and Ibadan Boys’ High School (1958–1963), where he excelled academically, obtaining Grade 1 in his WASC exams.
Advanced Studies: Admitted into Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, in 1964 for A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Additional Mathematics, and later studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Liège, Belgium (1966–1972), graduating with distinction.
Professional Career: Worked at Total Nigeria for 13 years, then ventured into private business in 1985, with interests in shipping, manufacturing, banking, agriculture, and transportation.
Business Leadership: Served as director in several companies, including Crystal Bank (later STB, now part of UBA), REAL Shipping, REAL Oil, and Karlander Nigeria Ltd.
Entry into Ibadan Chieftaincy: Became Mogaji of Arusa family, Isale Osi, and was appointed Jagun Olubadan on October 1, 1993, by Oba Yusufu Oloyede Asanike.
Political Career: Elected Senator in 1992 under the SDP; later became Oyo State Governor (2003–2007) on the PDP platform, where he implemented education reforms, recruited teachers, and eradicated guinea worm.
Impeachment & Reinstatement: Impeached in January 2006 but reinstated in December 2006 after court rulings upheld his mandate until his term expired in 2007.
Later Politics: Founded and led the Accord Party in Oyo State, winning several legislative seats in 2011; later played a key role in the coalition that produced Governor Seyi Makinde in 2019.
Retirement & Legacy: Having retired from active politics, Oba Ladoja now devotes his time to family, cultural duties, and community development, embodying a legacy of resilience, leadership, and service.
