Olubadan, CCII, JBC, Others Celebrate Babalola As Rotary International President

Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Jericho Businssmen Club (JBC) and other prominent Nigerians, have described the emergence of Olayinka Hakeem Babalola as President of Rotary International as a demonstration that Nigerians possess the capacity to provide exemplary leadership on the global stage.

They spoke in Ibadan at a reception organised by the JBC to honour Babalola following his election as the President of Rotary International for the 2026/2027 Rotary year.

Oba Ladoja, who was represented at the event by the Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Biodun Kola-Daisi, enjoined Babalola to be a good Ambassador of the ancient city, lauding him as a proud son of Ibadanland.