Hameed Adekunle Makama Oyelude Tegbosun III, popularly known as Olowu of Kuta, is a member of a Nigerian royal family and the incumbent Olowu of Kuta.[1][2]
Early life and career
editOyelude was born in 1964 at Kuta, Osun State. His parents were the direct descendants of the founder of Kuta Kingdom. He ascended the throne of his forefathers on the 15th of September, 2012.[3] He is the Permanent Chairman of the Royal Council of all Owu Obas and Chiefs in Yoruba land.[4]
In 2015, he initiated a national advocacy program in support of the Nigerian Army.[5][6]
Education
editOyelude attended African Church Primary School, Kuta for his elementary education. He also attended African Church Secondary Modern School, Kuta/Ileogbo. He also has a certificate in Structural Designs and Development, Diploma in Integrated Structural Systems, and BSc. Civil Engineering.[7]
Awards
editIn May 2023, he was conferred with a Nigerian national honor of Commander Of The Order Of The Federal Republic (CON) by President Muhammadu Buhari.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ Ayanda, Tunde; Adebayo, Segun; Adebayo, Tunde Ayanda and Segun (2023-07-01). "Any oba not chosen by Ifa will be misbehaving —Olowu of Kuta". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "Oba Hameed Adekunle Oyelude's Important Connections – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ Lowen, Felix Olufemi (2006). Odidere: The History of Iwo, Her Monarch, Her People. Youth Education Initiative. ISBN 978-978-056-162-8.
- ^ The Nigeria Local Government Institutional Directory: SWZ.. Oyo-Osun State local government book. LightPath Publishers. 2002.
- ^ "Patriotic Nigerians appreciate Buratai's sacrifices as Chief of Army Staff — Olowu Kuta". Vanguard (Nigeria).
- ^ "COAS Conference: Olowu urges more support for the military". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-12-05. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "..: About :." olowuofkuta.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "Buhari confers national honour on Olowu Kuta". TheCable. 2023-05-28. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "Buhari Confers National Honour On Olowu Kuta – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". independent.ng. Retrieved 2023-10-07.