Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade has emerged as the new Alaafin of Oyo.
Owoade’s emergence followed the approval of the state governor, Seyi Makinde.
A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, stated that Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade, after thorough consultations and divinations, has been recommended by the Oyomesi and approved by the Governor of Oyo State.
Here are five things to know about Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade, the New Alaafin of Oyo:
1. Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade is a Nigerian-Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist.
Also, he serves as the president of 100279 Manitoba Limited, a successful real estate investment and financial services company based in Manitoba, Canada.
2. Royal Heritage
Born in 1978, Prince Owoade hails from the prominent Owoade-Agunloye royal family in Oyo town.
Also, he is a direct descendant of Aremo Aderounmu Iyanda Owoade from the Agure Compound in Oyo, Nigeria.
3. Legacy of Leadership
He is one of the surviving children of Pa Rasaki Ibiyosi Owoade, a respected figure in Oyo’s royal lineage, further cementing his deep-rooted connection to the throne and the cultural traditions of the kingdom.
4. Diverse Career Path
Prince Owoade worked as a Planning Engineer at Oil Reach Company in Glasgow, United Kingdom, before relocating to Canada in pursuit of greater opportunities.
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Also, he currently holds the position of Project Coordinator at Manitoba Hydro, one of Canada’s largest electric power and natural gas utility providers.
5. Tradition and Governance
His emergence as the Alaafin of Oyo was the result of thorough consultations and divinations conducted by the Oyomesi, the traditional kingmakers.
