Photo File: Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona

The Ogun State Government has announced the burial rites for the late Awujale of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona.

“The burial will take place today (Monday) at Ogbagba Court, Igbeba, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, at exactly 4pm,” the state government stated.

The revered monarch joined his ancestors on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the ripe age of 91, after over six decades on the throne.

In the statement, the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, urged residents of the state to remember the family of the revered monarch in their prayers.

President Bola Tinubu also mourned the passing of Awujale of Ijebuland, describing him as “a towering natural ruler” who served his people with honour, dignity, and wisdom.

In a statement issued from the State House, Tinubu said he received the news of the monarch’s death with “deep pain” especially as it came on the same day as the passing of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari.

“Oba Adetona was a voice of reason during national crises and used his position to promote unity and progress” the president said, highlighting his six-decade reign in Ijebuland.