Press Release
- Ascention to the throne
- Ascention to the throne
- Bobakeye Youth Club
- Bobakeye UK Branch elected new Leader in diasphora
- Two Members of Bobakeye becomes Otunbas in Ijebu Land
- Otunba Obalofin of Ijebu Land (Gbenga Daniel), Governor of Ogun State. A Mechanical Engineer by profession and an achiever by all standards. He is also a member of Heritage Group.
- Otunba Boyejo of Ijebu Land (Oskar Ibru), managing director of EMSSE Shipping Lines Ltd, the operator or of Ibru Jetty which is a veritable platform for the receipt, delivery and distribution of petroleum products by a host of oil companies such as Zenon, Total, Ascon, Sahara Energy etc. In May 2006 Oskar ibru was awarded the prestigious Pan African Ethics Golden award for inspiration leadership and for excellent managerial skills and leadership qualities and for contributing immensely to the socio-political and economic development Nigeria. In recognition and appreciation of the various contributions to his community, Oskar was conferred with the two tittles of Olorogun by HRH, the Ovie of Agbarha Otor Kingdom and HRH, the Owhorode of Olomu, Olomu Kingdom respectively in 2000. In April, 2006 Oskar was awarded a prestigious chieftaincy title by the HRH, Ovie of Ughelli in Delta state. He is also the Olorugon of Bobakeye Alkile-Ijebu.
- Otunba Anikilaya of Ijebu Land (Abiodun Onanuga), the Giwa Egbe Bobakeye Age Group. He is from three ruling houses in Ijebu Ode, including the present Anikilaya Awujale ruling house. A distinguished Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Building. This dynamic and zealous Engineer is the Chairman of NUGACON Group and also a member of Heritage Group
- Otunba Fibiwogba of Ijebu Land (Demola Odutola), the son of a principal, late Pa Suberu Odutola. Demola is a gentleman and an architect by profession. He is an international and he is property and real estate developer both local and abroad. He is the executive Chairman of Multi Projects Limited and Queen drives Estate Limited, member of Heritage Group.
- Otunba Omila of Ijebu Land (Dr. Olusegun Oshin), A medical doctor by profession and a World Health Organization Certified Malaria Consultant. He has managed and directed several developmental projects for Africa Development Bank, World Bank, United Nations Agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations, Federal and State Governments. He is the CEO of Pioneer Associates Limited, and also a member of Heritage Group.
Click here for Otunbas of Ijebu land (link to Council of Otunbas)
Former General Secretary of Bobakeye Akile-Ijebu, Otunba Bisi Okubanjo had been installed as the Obiri of Aiyepe, one of the important cities in Ijebu land. He is now HRH Oba Bisi Okubanjo – the Obiri of Aiyepe.
Further information click here link to HRH OBAS in Bobakeye
The Basorun Bobakeye Akile-Ijebu, Prince (Dr) Toye Alatishe had been installed as the Gbegande of Ososa, one of the important cities in Ijebu land. He is now HRH Oba (Dr) Toye Alatishe – the Gbegande of Ososa.
Further information click here link to HRH OBAS in Bobakeye
We are launching the youth club of the organisation to enable our children to come together and develop good relationship and further understanding. Join Us now if you are between 16 and 24 years old by filling out the form here.
The OtunAsiwaju Bobakeye Akile-Ijebu, Kayode Adesanya is now the Asoju Bobakeye Akile-Ijebu (UK & Ireland)
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Your Exellency, Otunba Gbenga Daniel
Governor of Ogun State,
The Kabiyesi Alaiyeluwas,
Distinguished Baba Egbe and Iya Egbe,
The Giwa Egbe, Otunba Abiodun Onanuga,
Members of the Executive Council,
Council of Chiefs,
Distinguished “Great keyes”
Ladies & Gentlemen,
Governor of Ogun State,
The Kabiyesi Alaiyeluwas,
Distinguished Baba Egbe and Iya Egbe,
The Giwa Egbe, Otunba Abiodun Onanuga,
Members of the Executive Council,
Council of Chiefs,
Distinguished “Great keyes”
Ladies & Gentlemen,
It gives me great pleasure to report the progress and developments of the Egbe Bobakeye Akile Ijebu (London Branch) at this 15th Annual General meeting of our great Egbe – an outstanding and extraordinary “regberegbe group” in Ijebu land.
Firstly, I would like to express profound appreciation to the Giwa Egbe and all members, for their support and the declaration to establish elected executive leadership position for the UK Branch of the Egbe. This resolution led to the first election of the Asoju Bobakeye in May this year, a development that tremendously transformed the activities of the UK branch and worth commendation.
The Inauguration
The Giwa Egbe – Otunba Biodun Onanuga and Asiwaju Dele ogunbowale, performed the inauguration of the Asoju Bobakeye at the unique Eclipse Restaurant, London in June this year. An occasion that was glittered with the leaders of other “regberegbe groups” and in particular the Bobakeye (Obirin) Double T members, friends and relatives. The UK executive members were also sworn – in to uphold the egbe constitution and carry out their duties for the next three years. The branch executive members are as follows:
1. Otun Asiwaju Kayode Adesanya – Asoju Bobakeye
2. Keye Dr. Muyiwa Opeewe – General Secretary
3. Keye Abiodun Olowu – Financial Secretary
4. Keye Lekan Kuku – Social/Public Relation Officer
5. Keye Muyiwa Akinola – Welfare/Chief Whip
At this occasion, we also launched the brochures of our aims and objectives for distribution to the public to attract indigenous Ijebu citizen’s as members.
The Mission
Our goal is an offshoot of the vision of the Egbe as contained in the constitution and as a result, we aimed to create awareness and raise the profile of the Egbe Bobakeye Akile Ijebu in the United Kingdom and Ireland. By doing so, we have the opportunity to educate the public about the relevance of the Egbe to the contribution and development of our communities in Ijebu land.
Activities
In the last five months, we have been involved actively in Television, and Radio programs, distribution of Egbe brochures, and advertisement in other media/publications. Our inauguration was shown live on Ben Television (UK) where the Giwa egbe had the opportunity to address the public on the position of “regberegbe” group in Ijebu land and the benefits of being a member.
In addition, we are currently sponsoring other programs on Oodua Television (UK) and Naija FM Radio (UK). Recently, the Giwa Egbe was a guest at Supreme FM Radio (UK) studio. He was live and direct on the air and talked about the magnitude and the significant of the Egbe. The feedbacks of the programs were great especially the Giwa’s interview on Supreme FM Radio. Members of the public that heard his interview commended him for his knowledge in Ijebu matters. He is the perfect man to lead this great organization and I must declare to you that these programs are good publicity for Bobakeye Akile Ijebu in Diaspora.
Membership Drive
As part of our achievement, we continue to be a source of pride in the United Kingdom attracting honorable, dependable and honest people seeking to become members of this great ”regberegbe” group. Within the last few months or so, membership has increased massively and notwithstanding, we are still aiming high. Although, we are not ignorant of the constitutional matters and conditions required to be bonafide Keyes, but I can assure you that we are having indigenous, credible people who wants to be associated with this great organization and are within the age group with outstanding personal quality. Amongst them are as follows:
1. Engineer Muyiwa Kusimo from ijebu – Ode
2. Mr.Olugbenga Mafe Public Sector Housing Manager – From Ijebu Ode
3. Mr. Kunle Osofodunrin Transport Business Merchant – From Ijebu Igbo
4. Mr. Babatunde Oduneye IT Consultant – From Omu Ijebu
5. Engr. Prince Adekunle Adebanjo Retail Manager – From Ijebu Ode
6. Mr. Muyiwa Onabanjo. President, Prospect High School (Old Student Assoc.) – From Ago- Iwoye
7. Mr. Moshood Kuku CEO, (Afilaka Fish Industries, UK) – From Ijebu-Ode
8. Otunba Obafemi Adenuga CEO, Femade International Freight Company, UK – From Ijebu Ode
9. Mr. Sola Okuneye Business Consultant – From ijebu Ode
10. Otunba Akindele Akinsanmi CEO, Supreme FM Radio (UK) – from Shagamu
11. Engr. Bayo Bolaji TFL, London – From Ijebu Ode
12. Alhaji Sikiri Owoyemi Lawal General Business – From Ijebu Ode
Therefore, Great Keyes!!! Join hand with us and welcome the great men above to this great organization. Their contributions had been tremendous in our gathering and I can assure you that they will not fail to meet their personal, financial and moral commitments to the Egbe Bobakeye in general.
The future
Our ultimate goal is to establish a legacy that we can all be proud of in the United Kingdom, most importantly the launching of “Bobakeye House”, a place for the “great keyes” to have fun within the next three years. Our General Purpose Committee is deliberating on brilliant ideas that will be discussed here in Nigeria for approval prior to implementation, as we cannot work alone. In addition, our continued presence on the global web is paramount; as a result, our website is currently undergoing reconstruction for member’s online interaction. Features includes advertisement opportunity for businesses, uploading of minutes of meeting to secure site, monthly updates, links to other sites/personal businesses etc. We look forward to patronage and contribution from everyone.
As the year 2010 is ending, the UK Branch invites you all to the end of the year party taken place at the Majestic Restaurant in Brixton, London, United Kingdom on 11 December 2010. Please join us and lets merry together. United we stand.
I wish to express sincere appreciation to Asiwaju Dele Ogunbowale, for his dedication and loyalty, and an excellent leadership when he was in the United Kingdom. The entire members of the UK Branch wish him good health and prosperity now that he has returned to settle down in Nigeria. I thank the UK Social/PRP committee for “the job well done”, the Finance Committee for making us financially strong, the Welfare/disciplinary committee for their effort in maintaining peace, and the General Purpose Committee for brilliant ideas, moving the egbe forward.
Finally, I praise all the members of the Egbe Bobakeye here in Nigeria for your dignity, the unwavering standard of quality and unrivaled icon of this organization. We are all proud of you, we pray to The Lord of Hosts, the Almighty God for guidance and protection for us to be together for many years to come, and that more achievable programs would continue to come forward from the United Kingdom.
Thank you, and God Bless you all.
Otun Asiwaju Kayode Adesanya
The Asoju Bobakeye Akile – Ijebu (UK and Ireland)
June 19th 2010 will forever remain one of the finest days in the lives of two prominent ijebu sons and members of Egbe Bobakeye Akile ijebu. It was a day when the paramount ruler, the Awujale of Ijebu land ALAIYELUWA OBA (DR) S.K.ADETONA CFR, OGBAGBA II, to commemorate his fifty (50) years on the throne decided to honor Architect Ademola Odutola, and Dr Olusegun Oshin. The duos are now otunbas of ijebu land.
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THE OTUNBAS OF AWUJALE – IJEBU-LAND
To become an Otunba of Awujale, it goes before wishful thinking. One critical fact is that you must have distinguished yourselves in your profession and made contribution to the development of the town with exemplary characters.
Many Ijebus of the royal blood aspire to become an Otunba. It is the highest honor, the Awujale and his subjects could bestow on a worthy child of the soil. The Otunbas of Awujale are mostly members of Heritage Group. They are also members of Ijebu Age Grades, quiet achievers and intelligent young people who have made an impact and mostly successful in their various professions. The Heritage Group collectively furnished one of the hall palaces, which was named after them (The Heritage Hall), which is mostly used for age-group traditional blessings and recognitions. The heritage group is anchored by the gentle but powerful Otunba Atewogbuwa of Ijebu land, the Balogun Egbe Bobagbimo and former commissioner of finance in Ogun State.
However, June 19th 2010 will forever remain one of the finest days in the lives of two prominent Ijebu sons and members of Egbe Bobakeye Akile ijebu. It was a day when the paramount ruler, the Awujale of Ijebu land ALAIYELUWA OBA (DR) S.K.ADETONA CFR, OGBAGBA II, to commemorate his fifty (50) years on the throne decided to honor Architect Ademola Odutola, and Dr Olusegun Oshin. The duos are now otunbas of ijebu land.
The Otunbas of Awujale in Bobakeye Akile-ijebu