Ekefa Olubadan of Ibadan, Oloye ‘Lekan Alabi, was born on October 27, 1950. In this interview with WALE OYEWALE, he recounts his childhood as well as social life and career with reference to the Nigerian polityI am a regular analyst with a radio station at Liberty Road, Ibadan. On October 1 this year, as the vehicle conveying me got to Liberty Stadium, I remembered October 1, 1960. I was one of the chosen pupils of Seventh Day Adventist Primary School that marched on Independence Day.
However, the real stumbling block was the promulgation of the decree in May 1966 by Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, turning the regions into groups of provinces. By that, a civil servant or anyone could get transferred from Bauchi to Nkalagu in the East. They should have just left us with true federalism – regional government. The Federal Government is now unnecessarily taking charge of natural resources, internal affairs, education and agriculture.
The late Chief Bola Ige was an icon and you had interactions with him. What fond memories do you have of him?You retired in 2009 as the General Manager, Corporate Affairs of Odu’a Investment Ltd. Do you think there is as much regard for the company as there was decades ago?
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