Chief Aminatu Abiodun ⓘ (1924-2018) was the 13th Iyalode of Ibadan.[1] Often described as the most powerful woman in Ibadan before her death, Abiodun was noted for her influence within the Olubadan-in-Council - the traditional government of the kingdom - and among its market women.[2][3]
| Aminatu Abiodun | |
|---|---|
| Oloye Iyalode of Ibadan | |
| Reign | 2007 – December 2018 |
| Coronation | 2007 |
| Predecessor | Wuraola Akintola |
| Successor | Laduntan Oyekanmi |
| Born | 24 December 1924 |
| Died | 8 December 2018 (aged 93) Ibadan |
Before assuming the role of Iyalode, she was a businesswoman. Inside Oyo listed her as one of the "biggest five" persons in Oyo State, alongside the Alaafin of Oyo and Lamidi Adedibu, a fellow Ibadan chief.[4][5]
References edit
- ^ "Iyalode Of Ibadan Is Dead". Tribune Newspaper. Archived from the original on 2019-03-01. Retrieved 2019-02-28.
- ^ "Aminat Abiodun, Iyalode of Ibadan, Dies at 94". ThisDay Newspaper. Retrieved 2019-02-28.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "IYALODE AMINAT ABIODUN – A LIONESS GOES TO SLEEP". City People. Retrieved 2019-02-28.
- ^ "Iyalode: 10 Things You Need To Know About Late Amina Abiodun". Inside Oyo. Retrieved 2019-02-28.
- ^ "Iyalode of Ibadanland, Aminat Abiodun, is dead". Dailypost Newspaper. Retrieved 2019-02-28.
