# Activities and advocacy of the Alaafin of Oyo

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/activities-and-advocacy-of-the-alaafin-of-oyo
> Updated: 2026-10-03T21:17:01.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, the Alaafin of Oyo, has issued several calls regarding social and regional stability in Nigeria.

Initially, the monarch advocated for the prioritization of education as a fundamental human right. He specifically emphasized the need for adequate funding for special education to support individuals with disabilities, arguing that tailored instruction is essential for fostering independence and economic contribution.

Subsequently, the Alaafin called for increased national unity to overcome ethnic and religious divisions. During this period, he also commended the Nigerian Army for its security efforts in the Oyo Kingdom, following the establishment of the new 7 Brigade intended to address regional security challenges.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Alaafin of Oyo calls for national unity and commends Nigerian Army security efforts

The Alaafin of Oyo has advocated for national unity through religious and civic collaboration while praising the Nigerian Army for enhancing security in the Oyo Kingdom via the new 7 Brigade.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alaafin-of-oyo-calls-for-national-unity-and-commends-nigerian-army-security-efforts

### 2026-09-18: Alaafin of Oyo urges government to prioritize education as a human right

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has called on the government to treat education as a basic human right and increase funding for special education to support students with disabilities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alaafin-of-oyo-urges-government-to-prioritize-education-as-a-human-right

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