About Aminatu Abiodun
Lived 1924 – 2018 (aged 93). Aminatu Abiodun was a politician.
Chief Aminatu Abiodun (1924-2018) was the 13th Iyalode of Ibadan. Often described as the most powerful woman in Ibadan before her death, Abiodun was noted for her influence within the Olubadan-in-Council - the traditional government of the kingdom - and among its market women.
Before assuming the role of Iyalode, she was a businesswoman. Inside Oyo listed her as one of the "biggest five" persons in Oyo State, alongside the Alaafin of Oyo and Lamidi Adedibu, a fellow Ibadan chief.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Aminatu Abiodun?
iyalode of Ibadan
When was Aminatu Abiodun born?
Aminatu Abiodun was born on 24 December 1924.
When did Aminatu Abiodun die?
Aminatu Abiodun died on 8 December 2018 in Ibadan.
What was Aminatu Abiodun's occupation?
Aminatu Abiodun was a politician.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Aminatu Abiodun. https://biography.guide/aminatu-abiodun/
MLA: "Aminatu Abiodun." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/aminatu-abiodun/.
Chicago: "Aminatu Abiodun." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/aminatu-abiodun/.
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