Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade 1, who was a former army officer in the 1939 World War II before working as a produce clerk with United Africa Company (UAC) has joined his ancestors.
Born:
14 April 1914, Igbo-elerin, Ibadan
Education:
1922: Saint Andrew's School, Bamigbola, Ibadan
1929: Saint Peter's School, Aremo, Ibadan
1936: Mapo Central School, Ibadan
Career:
1939: Army officer 1939 World War II
1938: Produce clerk, United Africa Company (UAC)
1938: Teacher, Church Missionary Society (CMS) Elementary School, Jago
1939-1942: Teacher
1945: Army officer in charge of demobilization of returning officers in Lagos
1956: Member, House of Representatives
1956: Parliamentary Secretary to Tafawa Balewa
1964: Minister of State for Labour
1972: Mogaji, Ladunni compound, Ibadan
1976: Jagun, Olubadan
Coronation:
2007: Olubadan of Ibadan
Reign:
2007-2016
Died:
January 19, 2016 (101 years)
May his gentle soul rest in peace. Amen.
Source: www.whatsupibadan.com