Stakeholders urge unified reforms for Ibadan’s infrastructure
Stakeholders in Ibadan have called for urgent reforms to address the city’s worsening infrastructure deficits and rising unemployment. At the 2026 Ibadan Conference, organised by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, leaders and professionals discussed the need for coordinated efforts to secure the city’s future. Kazeem Adeduntan and Abiodun Aibinu emphasised that Ibadan’s development requires cooperation among institutions, communities, and the diaspora. The event also honoured the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, and recognised notable contributors to the city’s progress.
What we know
- The 2026 Ibadan Conference was organised by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes in honour of Oba Rashidi Ladoja at Bode Amao Hall, Ibadan House.
- Kazeem Adeduntan stressed the need for a shared vision and unified action to address modern pressures facing Ibadan.
- Abiodun Aibinu highlighted challenges such as traffic congestion, flooding, unemployment, and weak healthcare systems, urging reforms that prioritise jobs, infrastructure, and skills development.
- The event included traditional leaders, academics, policymakers, and professionals, and featured awards to personalities like Florence Ajimobi, Adeduntan, Aibinu, Oluseye Opatoki, and Saheed Makinde.
- The conference was introduced to deepen policy dialogue within the annual Ibadan Cultural Festival, aiming to foster honest conversations about the city’s future.
