The Nigeria Institute of Architects has been appreciated for the significant role it played in the architectural design of the new Olubadan Palace at Oke Aremo, Ibadan.
His Imperial Majesty , Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin 1) gave the commendation while receiving delegates of the Nigeria Institute of Architects in the palace on Tuesday.
Going down memory lane, the paramount ruler of Ibadanland reiterated that late Architect Biliyaminu Adegboyega Sodeinde led the group of Architects that designed and supervised the architectural design of the palace.
Speaking through the Chief Muibi Ademola Odunade. the Asiwaju Olubadan of Ibadanland,the monarch sought further cooperation on the architectural design of the second phase of the palace which will commence in no distant time and saluted architects for their professional conduct in Nigeria and Ibadanland in particular.
In her address at the occasion, the National President of the Institute of Architects , Architect (Mrs) Mobolaji Adeniyi revealed that NIA members are at Ibadan to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Nigeria Institute of Architects Western State of Nigeria and attend the National Annual General Meeting of the Institute .
Architect Adeniyi further disclosed that the national Institute was founded at Lagos on 1st April, 1960 while the Western State Chapter first of its kind was launched in 1964.
Accompanying the President were Architects Ali Mukhtah and his wife,Afolabi Adedeji, Bode Gbolade,Lola Oyenekan, Akinyemi Olaniyi, Fatayi Falola ,S.J Filiya and Obatade S. A among others.
In attendance at the reception were Chief Abiola Arulogun, Gbonka Balogun of Ibadanland, Chief Bayo Oyero Aare Mayegun of Ibadanland and the former President General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indegenes ( CCII), Barr. Sumbo Owolabi, Aremo Olubadan of Ibadanland,Prince ,(Dr.) Osuolale Owolabi and Prince Adekunle Owolabi.