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OYEKAN, His Highness (Oba) Adeyinka Akinola

traditional ruler, born June 30, 1911, Lagos; married Modupe Lakanu 1965, ten sons, eleven daughters; Education: Methodist Boys' High School, Lagos, Eko Boys' High School, Lagos, King's College, Lagos, School of Pharmacy, Yaba, Lagos, 1933; Career: Engaged in private business as a practising pharmacist, 1933-65; ap pointed Obaof Lagos, since 1965; Installed Chancellor, Federal University of Agricul ture, Makurdi, March 1991; Chairman, La- «os State Council of Obas and Chiefs; Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, March 1991; Traditional Title: The Oba of Lagos, since 1965; Address: Oba's Palace, 1, Iga Idugaran Street, Lagos State. Telephone: 01-636-873, 656-397.

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