The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has called for the integration of traditional medicine with orthodox healthcare to improve medical services and preserve indigenous knowledge.
Ladoja made the appeal Wednesday when he received executive members of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Oyo State chapter, at his palace in Ibadan.
A statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Gbenga Ayoade, said the monarch emphasized that traditional medicine remains effective, accessible and affordable for many Nigerians.
“I believe in the efficacy of traditional medicine, its accessibility and affordability. So let me use this period to advocate for the integration of traditional medicine with modern medicine for the enhancement of virile healthcare delivery,” the monarch said.
He added that such integration would strengthen healthcare delivery before the decline of traditional medical practitioners.
Earlier, PSN Oyo State Chairman Segun Ajanaku said the delegation visited the palace to congratulate the monarch on his ascension and commend achievements recorded during his early reign.
Ajanaku also announced the completion of a pharmacists’ story building in Ibadan, describing it as the first of its kind in Nigeria.
“We respectfully invite Your Imperial Majesty to the inauguration of the building on May 21, 2026,” he said.
He also sought approval for the association to hold its annual medical outreach at the palace on Sept. 25, 2026.
Traditional rulers and dignitaries present included Oba Kolawole Adegbola, Oba Mobolaji Adewoyin and Muibi Ademola, among others.
