Royal Presence: Queen Ladoja Graces Installation Of Senator Amosun’s Wife As Yeye Moremi Oodua By Ooni Of Ife
Written by News Desk on May 3, 2026
It was a show of socio-cultural heritage and traditional elegance as the Wife of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Queen (Barr.) Rashidat Olayinka Ladoja, on Saturday graced the 60th birthday and installation ceremony of the Wife of the former Ogun State Governor, Mrs. Olufunsho Amosun, as the Yeye Moremi Oodua in Ile-Ife, Osun State.
The ancient city of Ile-Ife was agog as Queen Rashidat Ladoja joined other eminent dignitaries from across the country and overseas to witness the colourful traditional installation performed by the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, at his palace.
The Olubadan’s wife, who was warmly received by the Ooni’s wife, Olori Afolashade Ashley Ogunwusi, dazzled in an outfit that perfectly blended elegance with tradition, reflecting the richness of royal heritage and class.
While extending her heartfelt congratulations to the celebrant, Yeye Olufunsho Amosun, Queen Ladoja prayed for her continued growth in her efforts to contribute more to the Society, as she assumes her new role as the Yeye Moremi Oodua.
She further encouraged her to remain dedicated to the development of Ile-Ife, Yorubaland, and Nigeria as a whole, noting that the confidence reposed in her by Kabiyesi Oonirisa, and others must always be upheld.
Notable personalities were also at the grand occasion to rejoice with the family of the Former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun and his Wife, Yeye Moremi Oodua, Chief Olufunsho Amosun.
The title of Yeye Moremi is deeply symbolic in the history of Yoruba race, honoring the remarkable roles of a renowned Queen Moremi Ajasoro, for her bravery and sacrifice in saving Ile-Ife from invaders.
