Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran (13 October 1937 – 11 September 2024) was a Nigerian monarch. He was the 40th Owa Obokun of Ijesha land.[1]
| Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran | |
|---|---|
| 40th Owa Obokun | |
| Reign | 15 May 1982 – 11 September 2024 |
| Coronation | 15 May 1982 |
| Predecessor | Peter Adediran Olatunji |
| Born | 13 October 1937 Ilesa, Southern Region, Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria |
| Died | 11 September 2024 (aged 86) Ifẹ, Osun State, Nigeria |
| House | Aromolaran |
| Father | Oduyomade Aromolaran |
| Mother | Tinuola Aromolaran |
| Religion | Christian |
| Occupation | Publisher |
Early life and education
editGabriel Adekunle Aromolaran was born on the 13 October 1937 into the royal family of Oba Oduyomade Aromolaran I, the Owa Obokun and Paramount Ruler of Ijesha land (from July 1920 to July 31, 1942) and Princess Tinuola Aromolaran. He went to Otapete Methodist School, and Agbeni Methodist School Oke Ado Ibadan for his primary education. He thereafter proceeded to Wesley College, Ibadan for his secondary education. Aromolaran obtained his bachelor's degree in economics from University College Ibadan in 1964[2] and did post-grad work in Public Administration of the University of Ife. Aromolaran also did a management course at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs in Pittsburgh and graduated with a master's degree in Mathematical Economics. He thereafter earned his Ph.D. in Development Economics from the University of Ibadan.[3]
Career
editGabriel Adekunle Aromolaran joined the Civil Service of the old Western Region, and served in various capacities before voluntary resigning his appointment in 1971 after attaining the post Deputy Permanent Secretary to set up his private business called Aromolaran Publishing Company Limited at Ibadan on December 1, 1971.[4]
Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran was the Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Yola, Adamawa State of Nigeria (now called Modibbo Adama Federal University of Technology) from 2002 to 2014 and held the LLD Degree (Honoris Causa) of the same university.[5]
Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran wrote and published several educational books. Some of his publications include:
Personal life and death
editGabriel Adekunle Aromolaran was a Christian and married with children.[10][11]
Aromolaran died after a brief illness at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, on 11 September 2024, at the age of 86. His death was announced the following day by the Asiwaju of Ijesaland.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Governor Adeleke Celebrates Paramount Ruler of Ijeshaland, Oba (Dr) Adekunle Aromolaran". Osun State Official Website. 14 October 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ Simwa, Adrianna (24 July 2021). "Top 10 Obas in Yorubaland: Interesting facts about the rulers". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ Oshunkeye, Sola (22 October 2017). "Celebrating the Egghead that Wears the Crown". Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ "Breaking news: Owa Ibokun Of Ijesha, Oba Aromolaran Is Dead( pic)". NGwebz. 27 October 2015. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ Ijeshaland.), Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II (Owa Obokun Adimula of; Aromolaran, Adekunle (1992). The Head that Wears the Crown. Aromolaran Commercial Press. ISBN 978-978-127-059-8. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ "Adekunle Aromolaran". Open Library. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ "4 results in SearchWorks catalog". searchworks.stanford.edu. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ "Modern textbook of government for West African students | WorldCat.org". search.worldcat.org. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ "Economic theory for West African students | WorldCat.org". search.worldcat.org. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ "Glamour As Owa Obokun Of Ijesaland Gives Daughter Out In Marriage". Radio Nigeria Positive FM 102.5 Akure. 30 September 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ "Omisore Condoles Oba Aromolaran Over Wife's Demise". Oyoinsight. 9 August 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ Adedeji, Toba (12 September 2024). "BREAKING: Owa Obokun of Ijesa dies at 87". The Nation. Retrieved 12 September 2024.