Organisers of the Okanlomo Oodua National Security Summit have announced the postponement of the summit earlier scheduled to hold from February 12 to 14, 2026, at Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resort, Ibadan, Oyo State.
The organisers said the postponement became necessary to allow for adequate logistical arrangements and to ensure the success of the event.
In a statement jointly signed by Okanlomo Oodua, Engr. Chief Dotun Sanusi, the Chief Host, and Mogaji Dr. Nurudeen Akinade, Coordinator of the Ibadan Compound Peace Initiative (ICPI), on behalf of the organising committee, it was disclosed that a new date would be communicated to stakeholders in due course.
According to the statement, the decision to shift the summit was taken to guarantee a well-organised and impactful engagement capable of effectively addressing prevailing security challenges across the region and the country at large.
The Okanlomo Oodua National Security Summit is designed to bring together key stakeholders, including traditional rulers, security experts, policymakers, and community leaders, to deliberate on critical security issues and proffer sustainable solutions.
Engr. Chief Dotun Sanusi, a renowned philanthropist and influential figure in Ibadan, Oyo State, and Nigeria, has remained actively involved in initiatives aimed at promoting peace, security, and socio-economic development.
The Okanlomo Oodua title was conferred on him by the Arole Oodua, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR (Ojaja II), in the presence of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Sen.) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, FNSE (Arusa I), alongside other prominent traditional rulers and distinguished personalities from within and outside the country.
Meanwhile, the postponement has been met with understanding by stakeholders, who have expressed confidence in the organisers’ commitment to delivering a successful summit.
A new tentative date for the summit is expected to be announced soon, with indications pointing to late February, possibly between February 26 and 28, 2026.
