His Majesty, Professor Adeyemi AbduKabir Obalanlege, Ph.D., (Lanlege Ekun II, Arole Iganmode, Olofin Apesin Olode), the Olota of the Ancient and Paramount Ottaland, Awori Kingdom, has formally unveiled the official logo commemorating his forthcoming Diamond Jubilee Birthday Celebration and constituted a three-member committee to coordinate the week-long activities scheduled to commence on August 21st and culminate in a Grand Reception on August 28th, 2026.
According to a press release signed by Prince Adeyemi Sulaimon Oluses, Principal Secretary to His Majesty, the commemorative logo is an elegant and masterfully crafted piece of art that eloquently captures the majesty, courage, nobility, and regal essence of the Olota himself. Symbolically reflecting the monarch’s distinguished reign and enduring legacy, the design embodies the strength, dignity, and tigritude associated with Lanlege Ekun II.
The rich blend of royal colors, accentuated in gold and purple, projects splendor, prestige, and royalty, while heralding the significance of this Diamond Jubilee milestone. The logo stands as a visual celebration of six remarkable decades of purposeful leadership, cultural stewardship, scholarship, and service to humanity.
His Majesty has also approved the constitution of a three-member Planning Committee to coordinate the celebrations. The Committee comprises:
• Aare Ayodele Bankole, Otun Maiyegun of Otta – Chairman
• High Chief Abayomi Olanrewaju Basorun, the Seriki of Otta – Member
• High Chief Adedayo Akindele Eleku, the Lisa of Otta and current Chairman of the Ita-Oba Day Celebrations – Member
The three distinguished chiefs, who are also eminent members of the Olota-in-Council, have been entrusted with the responsibility of organizing a truly royal celebration befitting a monarch whose visionary leadership has firmly placed Ottaland and the Awori Sub-Nationality in the national consciousness while projecting its heritage, identity, and aspirations to audiences across Nigeria and around the world.
The week-long celebration, scheduled to run from August 21st to 28th, 2026, will feature a rich blend of cultural, traditional, religious, community, and royal activities designed to celebrate the life, accomplishments, and enduring legacy of His Majesty.
The festivities will culminate in a Grand Reception on Friday, August 28th, 2026, with King Ayinde Marshall (KWAM 1) on the bandstand, and is expected to attract eminent national leaders, respected statesmen, royal fathers, distinguished public servants, captains of industry, community leaders, and friends of the Ancient and Paramount Ottaland.
The distinguished personalities expected at the Grand Reception include:
Special Guest of Honor and Chairman of the Occasion
His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON
Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Father of the Day
His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo, GCFR
Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Chief Host
His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON
Executive Governor of Ogun State
Host
Distinguished Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, CON
Okanlomo of Aworiland and Senator Representing Ogun West Senatorial District
Royal Father of the Day and Chairman-at-Large
His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, CFR
The Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa and Olofin Adimula
The Diamond Jubilee Celebration of His Majesty, Professor Adeyemi AbdulKabir Obalanlege, Ph.D., Lanlege Ekun II, promises to be a historic gathering that will celebrate not only the life and accomplishments of an exceptional monarch but also the rich cultural heritage, unity, progress, and aspirations of the Awori people and the Ancient and Paramount Ottaland.
