…as Ajase-Ipo holds maiden Ramadan public lecture in Lagos

By AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

It was a day of honour, joy, love and unity to the trio of the paramount ruler of Ajase-Ipo Kingdom and Chairman of Igbomina Ekiti traditional council, Oba Barrister Ismail Alebiosu, the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo, in Kwara State, Lagos Socialite and Business Magnate who doubles as the Iyalaje of Ajase Ipo, Kwara State, Alhaja Taibat Gbonjubola and the CEO of Daodu Alebiosu Foundation, Alhaji Engr Lameed Salami received award of honour from the Ajase-Ipo Descendants Union (ADU) Lagos branch.

The Award ceremony was held yesterday at the prestigious Marina Car park in Lagos Island, Lagos, where sons and daughters of Ajase-Ipo Descendants Union (ADU) gathered for the maiden edition of its annual public Ramadan lecture titled, “The Role of Good leadership in Islam.”

In his sermon, Guest Lecturer, Fadilat Sheikh Almaroof Balogun Alani told the gathering to always emulate virtues and leadership style of Olupo of Ajase Ipo, saying since the monarch was crowned as the Olupo three years ago he has displayed exemplary characters and facilitated numerous project to the development of Ajase-Ipo

The cleric advised that members should desist from criticizing and digging the fault of their royal fathers but rather emulate their good path.

Sheikh Alani highlighted some of the projects Olupo has facilitated since he took over three years ago ranging from the new Ajase-IPO technical College, Ajase-IPO Police post, Ajase IPO Health centre, Ajase-IPO FRSC office, Amir l-Hajj 2025 for Kwara State Pilgrims, position of Council Leader to Ajase-IPO political ward among others.

In an Interview with the Committee Chairman of the public Lecture, Alhaji Lukmon Haruna told our correspondent that what prompted the award presentation to the trio was based on their selfless services to community and ability to support and promote the kingdom to the world class level.

Haruna said, Lagos Socialite who doubles as Iya-laje of Ajase IPO and Iya Adinni of Ajase-Ipo, Alhaja Gbojubola singlehandedly renovated the old and historical Ajase-IPO Central Mosque to a world class standard and equipped it with modern tools which cost notting less that a whopping sum of over 38 million naira.

Highpoint of the event was when the three ruling houses in Ajase IPO who are Ariyibi, Woleola and Alebiosu families gave out donations for the development of the Kingdom.

Speaking During the event, Oba Olupo thanked all sons and daughters of Ajase-IPO town both home and abroad for the kind gesture and great honour showered on him by the (ADU) as he promised them that he will never relent working for the progress of the town adding that very soon Ajase-IPO will get its own Magistrate and High Court.

Dignitaries who graced the colourful occasion were former council Chairman of Ajeromi Irepodun LCDA, Hon. Fatai Ajidagba, NEITI Board Member, Hon. Taiwo Olasupo, Council Leader of Ifelodun local Government in Kwara State, Hon. Muritala Omogoye, Asiwaju of Ajase-IPO Kingdom, Alhaji Chief Bello Aroworowon, Baba Adini of Ajase-IPO Kingdom, Alhaji Hon. Kadri Asumoge, National President of Ajase-IPO Descendants Union, (A.D.U) Alhaji Maruf Musa among others.

The event was wrapped up with local songs and vibes by veteran septeganirian guest artiste, Alhaja Umuani Agbesinga who thrilled the audience with her sonorous voice and folks in a praise of Ajase IPO Kingdom with their lineage.

Oyebanji urges unity among Ekiti monarchs

MUBARAK LUKMON EKITI

SPONSORED BY: H&H

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has called for unity and corporation among traditional rulers in the state, stressing that such cohesion is needed to ensure peace and sustainable development across the state.

Governor Oyebanji made the call on Saturday during the 70th birthday thanksgiving service of the Chairman, Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers and Olojudo of Ido Ekiti, Oba Ayorinde Ilori-Faboro held at the St John’s Anglican Cathedral, Ido Ekiti. He noted that unity among the royal fathers would further pave the way for a more structured and collaborative approach to addressing the challenges confronting the state.

Stressing the importance of the traditional institutions in maintaining the cultural heritage of the state, while also acting as custodians of peace and progress, the Governor stated that a united traditional council is essential in promoting government policies at the grassroots, thus enhancing good governance and development.

He urged the traditional rulers to strengthened unity among themselves, set aside any differences that may hinder the development and progress of the state

While congratulating the Olojudo of Ido Ekiti, Oba Ilori l-Faboro on his 70th birthday, Governor Oyebanji, who paid a glowing tribute to the monarch, lauded his immense contributions to the development of Ido-Ekiti and Ekiti State as a whole.

Highlighting Oba Ilori- Faboro’s ability to foster harmonious relationships between his subjects, and neighbouring communities, the Governor said his leadership had help in strengthening the bond between the traditional institution and the state government, thereby driving progress in the state.

“Kabiyesi, today is a special day, 70 in Nigeria is a big deal, in a country where expectancy age is between 45 and 55 years, so to be 70 in Nigeria, we have every cause to thank God and taking into consideration your own trajectory in life. On behalf of the Government of Ekiti State, let me say thank you for your support for our government”

“To our royal fathers, I say congratulations and I thank you for your support for our administration. When I walked in and saw our royal fathers dressed like this, I was happy. I will just plead that our fathers should use the occasion of this 70th birthday to come together so that Ekiti State can develop. I know that if we are united, we can recreate Ekiti parapo, not to fight any war but to develop Ekiti State and history has it that when Obas are united in one accord, there is no mountain that will be too difficult for us to surmount” the Governor asserted.

Responding to the Governor’s plea to the Obas, the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejugbe assured the Governor that the monarchs in Ekiti remain united and committed to the development and progress of the state, stressing that they have always played a pivotal role in maintaining peace and stability across their domains and will continue to support government’s vision for a united and prosperous Ekiti..

Oba Adejugbe, while highlighting the long standing cooperation between the traditional council and the state government, noted that the monarchs have always prioritize the well-being of the citizens in the state.

In his own response, the celebrant, Oba Ilori- Faboro, while expressing his gratitude to the Governor and the people of Ekiti State for their support throughout his reign, reaffirmed his commitment to the continued growth and stability of his community and the state at large.

Earlier in his sermon, the Anglican Bishop, Ekiti Diocese, Rt. Rev. Anthony Olusola Ajayi; urged Oba Ilori- Faboro to see the attainment of the age of seventy as a blessing from God, adding that living up to that the age has conferred on him the grace and IPP to review his life and change certain things.

Also at the event were, the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs), Monisade Afuye; Chairman, Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service, Senator Cyril Fasuyi; members of the State Executive Council, and traditional rulers from different parts of the state.

I got to London yesterday evening to receive the shocking and devastating news of your departure to join our ancestors. The news was a rude shock and indeed tragic because it happened while we are all still savoring my installation as the Olori Omooba of Akile Ijebu.

Your death has no doubt left a huge vacuum in our hearts, our House, the FIDIPOTE Ruling House of Ijebu land, and of course the entire Ijebu race as you’re our Royal family Chairman and the Chairman, Council of Otunbas Akile Ijebu.

I must admit that this loss is a personal one for me as you have always been a huge source of wisdom and knowledge for me and thousands of people, on all fronts. I have lost a strong pillar of support, indeed a bastion.

Omo Oba Jadiara/Fidipote
Omo Alakatapo to se bi obo o gbon, Obo gbon, tinu obo l’obo nse
Omo Egbo Mogun,
Omo olowo j’oye meji,
O je Dagburewe o tun je Awujale.

It is therefore with sadness in our hearts, though with gratitude to Almighty Allah for a life well-lived that we announce the passing unto glory of our Royal family Chairman, Otunba WAHAB Akanmu Osinusi, the Otunba FIDIPOTE of Akile Ijebu, today, 30th day of September, 2023.

Rest in peace our icon of no mean status.

Otunba Afidipote/ Olori Omooba Akile Ijebu,
Omooba Wasiu Olasunkanmi Ayinde Adesanya Marshal.

Announcer for the family