The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has described the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, as a detribalised leader committed to religious tolerance, harmony and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians.

According to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Chief Ayoade Olugbemiga, Ladoja made the remarks on Tuesday during a courtesy and solidarity visit by the Sultan and his entourage to the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The Olubadan described the Sultan as a military officer, diplomat and religious leader groomed in Ibadan, adding that his exemplary tolerance should be emulated by all religious leaders to prevent religious crises in the country.

Ladoja also appreciated the Sultan’s prayers for long life and successful reign, while commending him, in his capacity as Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, for facilitating the appointment of the first Ibadan indigene, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, as Vice Chancellor of the institution since its establishment in 1948.

Earlier, Abubakar said he led a delegation drawn from the six geo-political zones, in order to pay homage to the Olubadan and also to express gratitude to the people of Ibadan for providing the land on which the University of Ibadan was built.

“We are here on a solidarity visit to our Chief Landlord to express our gratitude for not only giving us the land on which the University was built but also providing us the enabling environment,” he said.

The Sultan assured the monarch that the University of Ibadan would continue to consult him for guidance and support when necessary.

The event was attended by members of the Sultan’s entourage, top management of the University of Ibadan, traditional rulers, and the President of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Chief Ajeniyi Ajewole, among other dignitaries.

On November 17, 2025, the Olubadan urged the Sultan of Sokoto to continue to play the positive roles he has been playing in the promotion of religious tolerance in the country.

Olakulehin, in a statement released in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, by his Chief Press Secretary, Gbenga Ayoade, gave these words of encouragement when the Sultan of Sokoto paid him a courtesy visit at his palace in Oke Aremo, Ibadan.

He was accompanied to the Olubadan Palace by the Deputy Governor of Oyo, Adebayo Lawal, President of Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria and Deputy President-General of Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Rasaki Oladejo and other leaders of the organisation.