Traditional Authority Meets Politics as Olubadan, Oba Ladoja Headlines Daily Trust Dialogue 2026 in Abuja
The 23rd edition of the Daily Trust Dialogue 2026 will take place on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the NAF Conference Centre and Suites, Kado Expressway, Abuja, with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, headlining the event as the Special Guest of Honour.
The high-profile national dialogue, themed “Nigeria’s Fourth Republic: What Is Working and What Is Not,” is scheduled to begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. and will be broadcast live across the country on Trust TV and other platforms.
The presence of the Olubadan at this year’s dialogue underscores the growing recognition of traditional institutions in shaping national conversations on governance, unity and democratic development.
Oba Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State and one of Nigeria’s most respected elder statesmen, is expected to bring deep historical perspective and moral authority to discussions on the country’s Fourth Republic.
As Special Guest of Honour, the Olubadan is expected to dominate the tone of the dialogue, offering reflections drawn from his dual experience in modern politics and traditional leadership.
Observers believe his presence will lend credibility and balance to deliberations on what has worked and what has not since the return to civil rule in 1999, especially at a time of widespread calls for institutional reforms and national cohesion.
The dialogue will be chaired by former President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, CON, while other notable guest speakers include Mr. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication; Hon. Nnenna Elendu Ukeje, Chair of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs; and former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, CON.
Their contributions are expected to complement the broader perspective provided by the Olubadan’s statesmanlike presence.
Attendance at the 23rd Daily Trust Dialogue is free, and the event will be broadcast live on Trust TV, including StarTimes Channel 164 and NIGCOMSAT’s Free-to-Air platform.
Interested organisations and individuals seeking sponsorship, branding or participation opportunities have been advised to contact 08153771876 or 08033928902, as Nigerians look forward to a dialogue significantly shaped by the voice and influence of the Olubadan of Ibadanland.
The 23rd edition of the Daily Trust Dialogue 2026 will take place on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the NAF Conference Centre and Suites, Kado Expressway, Abuja, with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, headlining the event as the Special Guest of Honour.
The high-profile national dialogue, themed “Nigeria’s Fourth Republic: What Is Working and What Is Not,” is scheduled to begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. and will be broadcast live across the country on Trust TV and other platforms.
The presence of the Olubadan at this year’s dialogue underscores the growing recognition of traditional institutions in shaping national conversations on governance, unity and democratic development.
Oba Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State and one of Nigeria’s most respected elder statesmen, is expected to bring deep historical perspective and moral authority to discussions on the country’s Fourth Republic.
As Special Guest of Honour, the Olubadan is expected to dominate the tone of the dialogue, offering reflections drawn from his dual experience in modern politics and traditional leadership.
Observers believe his presence will lend credibility and balance to deliberations on what has worked and what has not since the return to civil rule in 1999, especially at a time of widespread calls for institutional reforms and national cohesion.
The dialogue will be chaired by former President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, CON, while other notable guest speakers include Mr. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication; Hon. Nnenna Elendu Ukeje, Chair of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs; and former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, CON.
Their contributions are expected to complement the broader perspective provided by the Olubadan’s statesmanlike presence.
Attendance at the 23rd Daily Trust Dialogue is free, and the event will be broadcast live on Trust TV, including StarTimes Channel 164 and NIGCOMSAT’s Free-to-Air platform.
Traditional Authority Meets Politics as Olubadan, Oba Ladoja Headlines Daily Trust Dialogue 2026 in Abuja
Byadmin
Jan 18, 2026