BREAKING: 13 Important Facts Regarding Prince Akeem Owoade, the New Alaafin of Oyo

Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo.

According to report from The Nation, in a statement signed by Prince Dotun Oyelade, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, it was revealed that Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade was recommended by the Oyomesi after extensive consultations and divinations. His recommendation was subsequently endorsed by the Governor of Oyo State.

Here are 13 key details about the new Alaafin of Oyo, Prince Owoade:

1. Prince Akeem Owoade is both a Nigerian and Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the president of 100279 Manitoba Limited, a company specializing in real estate investment and financial services in Manitoba, Canada.

2. Born in 1978, Prince Owoade hails from the Owoade-Agunloye royal family in Oyo town.

3. He is one of the surviving children of Pa Rasaki Ibiyosi Owoade, a descendant of Aremo Aderounmu Iyanda Owoade from the Agure Compound in Oyo town, Oyo State, Nigeria.

4. Prince Akeem Owoade completed his secondary education at Baptist High School, Saki, Oyo State, in 1992.

5. His father, Pa Rasaki Owoade, contributed to agricultural development in the Oke-Ogun community through his work with the Oyo North Agricultural Development Programme (ONADEP).

6. With an early passion for engineering, Prince Owoade pursued a National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro (1994–1997), and the Polytechnic, Ibadan (1999–2001), Oyo State.

7. In 2002, he completed his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program as a Mechanical Intern/Planner with the Nigeria Gas Company.

8. After NYSC, he worked at Oceanic Bank International Plc. in Warri as a teller from 2003 to 2004.

9. Prince Owoade furthered his education in the UK, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Sunderland in 2008.

10. In 2012, he obtained a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northumbria University.

11. He earned certification in Project Management in June 2015.

12. Prince Owoade worked as a Planning Engineer at Oil Reach Company in Glasgow, UK, before relocating to Canada for more opportunities.

13. Currently, he serves as the Project Coordinator at Manitoba Hydro, a major electric power and natural gas utility provider in Canada.