Nigeria, July 14 -- Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, will be buried on Monday by 4 p.m. at his Ogbagba Court, Igbeba residence, in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.

The traditional ruler died on Sunday at the age of 91. His death was confirmed by the Ogun State Government in a statement by the state governor, Dapo Abiodun.

According to palace sources, the late Awujale will be buried in accordance with Islamic rites.

The late Awujale had championed a significant cause during his lifetime, advocating that traditional rulers be buried according to their faith.

In 2020, the bill that legally empowers traditional rulers to be installed and buried in accordance with their religious faith was initiated by the late Awujale, and formally spo...