Alayeluwa oba deyemi Abiodun Odubena was University, the University of ibadan, ibadan born at ljebu Ode on Monday, May 17,1948 to Pa Adenuga
same year to read Agricultural Science and came out with a BSc Agricultural Science
bena of Idito ruling house, Molipa with Honours in Animal Science, 1976 He
Madam R. Odubena ( nee Lawal
observed the compulsory National Youth
eko from Oke Jaga, ljebu Igbo) both
Service Scheme at the Nigerian Livestock
issed memory.
and Meat Authority, Kaduna. Because of his special posting, he was transferred to
g Adeyemi started his educational
Kano to be in charge of the Piggery section
er at the Seventh Day Adventist
of the Authority and later reposted to the
ary School. Oke- Foko and later
Authority Cattle Ranch at Machok near
ry Primary School, Oke - Ado both in
Kafanchan. Kaduna State.After
an from 1955- 1962.After his Primary
completion of his National Youth Service.
ol education, he attended the he took up a teaching appointment with
us Mayflower School, Ikenne from the Ogun State Teaching Service
to 1970. The leadership qualities and
Commission, Abeokuta and posted to his
plary intuition started manifesting
school, Mayflower School, Ikenne to head
young Prince who despite being
the Department of Sciences from July 1977
locratically elected for the office of
to September 1980 where he taught
school General Secretary of all
Chemistry and Agricultural Science.
eties, he was equally responsible for placement of the entire populace of
• students in various societies nbering almost fifty. He was the ief Agricultural Officer and also Chief ictrician of the school in 1967. Being a ver of leather football game, he was ade the Manager of the school football cam, 1969/1970. A yearly recipient of Chemistry Prize from Glass 3, 1966 to Upper sixth form,1970.For the undying love for his Alma Mater, Mayflower School, Ikenne, he took up teaching appointment and taught there from January 1971 to October 1972 before: paining admission to the premier
He had now come fully into the public glare and there was no hiding place for him, hence, his exceptional wit, intelligence and sense of responsibility as young man, he was promoted and transferred to Oke Eri Comprehensive High School, ljebu- Ode as the pioneer Principal between 1980 and 1984, and later to Head Ipokia Community Secondary School, Ipokia in Egbado division now Yewa from late 1984 to September 1987.
Not to rob ljebu-Ode, his birth place of this eminent son and for his people to savour from the wisdom which has pleased GOD
ASODUN ODUBENTEM
to endow him.with, he was made the Vice of Registration. A service and Community Principal of the oldest Secondary School oriented individual that also finds time to in ljebuland, Ijebu-Ode Grammar School, relax. A former Secretary, Vice President Jebu-Ode between September 1987 and and President of ljebu-Ode Development December 1989 having been identified Association1995/1997: 1997/1999 and by the Ogun State Teaching Service 1999/2001 period respectively, Member.
Commission, Abeokuta through Mr. M.O. Egbe Bobajolu Okunrin Akile-ljebu (Age Adedeji ( now of blessed memory), the Grade ); Assistant
Secretary and General
Principal at the teething period of the Secretary 2005/2008 and 2008 to date school. He was later transferred to Head respectively.
Ansar - Ud - Deen High School, Isiwo near
Ijebu-Ode from.December 1989 to He is the Olootu Egbe Bobajolu Okunrin January 3), 1993 and voluntarily retired Akile-ljebu. Member Lipa In Council and after his meritorious service in teaching Internal Auditor: 2001/ 2015; Chairman public service without blemish.
Molipa Development Association, 1997 to date, Chairman Molipa Development
On his retirement, he established Pressy Council, 2013 to date; Chairman, Vigilante Schools (Nursery. Primary and Service, VSO, Molipa unit, 2012 / 2015;
Secondary) at Molipa,jebu Ode He held Chaitman Molipa. High School, Molipa many sensitive positions in the teaching Board of Governors, 1996/1999. Member professional bodies he found himself. He November 28 club 1981 to date: Founding was a member of All Nigerian member and member of idi Aba Recreation Conference of Principals of Secondary Club GRA Ijebu Ode, 1982 to date and Schools (ANCOPPS), member, ljebu Ode Pioneer President, 1983/1993 cum a Zonal ANCOPPS at different periods, member ofthe Board of Trustees of the club Secretary to Zonal ANCOPPS Social and.A proud member of the Omoluabis of the Agricultural committees.
source from 1973 to date and also the Youngest of them all.
He was also at the helm of affairs as the
Chairman Ijebu Ode, Zonal ANCOPPS Has passion for reading, listening to native school sports. His scientific orientation music and writing papers on current affairs also saw him as a representative of Zonal . He is
GOD fearing with sympathetic
ANCOPPS - the JETS CLUB and also disposition. wrote. a comprehensive paper on Snail rearing for ljebu Ode Local Government.
Happily married to his heartthrob .a dedicated, caring, virtuous responsible,
He holds MEd in Educational responsive and a tireless woman like a Management from one of the highly man, Olori Mujidat Mojisola Odubena (Ne-rated Universities in Nigeria, the Olabisi Lanihun Okuboyejo, a prominent family
• Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye in 2012 Ode Egbo in ljebu -Ode) and blessed with the Professional Teachers Certificate transform the IMMORTAL.
he Executive Governor of Ogun focused, Resilience and Ceaseless prayers ate Commissioner for Local together and stirred by our mirror that we ljebu Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon carry jealously with great care, His Royal Gantyu Hamzat The Hon. Commissioner for Majesty.
ObJ (De) Sikiru Kayode Adetona,
Transportation,Engr.Gbenga Dairo, The CCON, DUtt. J.P. Ogbagbs Il The Awujale and Special Adviser, Hon Razag Daddah His Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland and Chairman Royal Majesty, The Awujate and Paramount Ijebu Traditional Council in whose honor and Ruler of Ijebuland,Oba (Dr.) Sioru Kayode magnanimity accepted my unanimous Adetona, CCON, DLitt, J.P. OgbugbaIl. The candidature by all the sons and daughters of Chairman ljebu Ode Local Government,
our great community. Molipa as the second
Hon Dare Alebiosu Other RoysT Highnesses
LIPA of Molips on Tuesday, February 27,2024 in
present.Our Elder statesman, the Obasewa the presence of Prince Engr. Cbenga Dairo, of ljebuland, Chiet Oluneye Bisola
Ogun State Commissioner fox Transportation:
Okuboysjo,The CEO SAF ulerum and thorough bred son
of Molipa Gentiemen of the Press, Kaka, Member Ogun State House of Assembly Distinguished Ladies and Centlemen.
representing ifelodun. constituency in ljebu North Local Government cum Dr. Sefiu Olawale
What the LORD has done for me. I can Sanusi, the versatio, tireless and amiable
NEVER tell it all
I am overwhelmed. | Secretary, Molipa Regent in Council and Molipa
continue to wallow in an atmosphere of. Community joyous moment i have pondered on a very
This pronouncement elated my person and
wide spectrum on how to write an epistle rejuvenated the light in me. it immediately centering on my Acceptance Address that placed me in another realm very
will live with me till eternity.
unassumingly. The blessed prayers of Baba,
Behold! Eureka!! Eureka Flashed Alalyeluwa Oba Sloru Kayode Adetona and all across my memory like a lightning strike
Obas in ljebuland showered on me. Thursday.
September 5. 2024 informed this gathering. it
Let me start this Acceptance Addess by was the day I was formally referenced as an expressing my profound appreciation to Alalyeluwa before the good people of jebuland Amighty God for making this day a reality and our teaming friends by Alalyeluwa Oba And tuscess Iregister my happiness for the Sikiru Kayode Adetona, CCON, D.Litt, J.P. viry targe and significant presence of Ogbagbail, The Awujale and Paramount Ruler trienes utMol pa despite the short notice of ljebuland and other distinguished Royal
Humity Endurance, Patience, Being fathersit is pertinent to note that Obaship in
Molipa is on rotation There are 3 ITUNS.
standardsifor the future. A great and wes
namely. TUN IDITO. ITUN IPEBI and ITUN accomplished assignment indeed
OLOJA now corrupted to Royal Houses :
IDITO, IPEBI and OLOJA Ruling At this juncture, mention must be made of Houses Kablyesi Alaiyeluwa Joseph Oluvole our forgone and living Molipa thoughtful Sonolid from ipebi Ruling House joined his leaders too numerous to list for their ancestors on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Five unquantifiable efforts championed by Pa notable, acceptable and bonafide Princes of Prince Lawrence Adekaya Dairo, Pa Joeph the IDITO Ruling House with unquestionable Olusoga both of blessed memory and our characters Prince Bode Olusoga, Prince prosperous immediate past and ploneer Lips Lukman Dairo, Prince Adenly Barito now of Molipa, Alalyeluwa Oba Joseph Ollwole
Late, Prince Biodun Onabanjo and my
Sonoild for their collective good works and
humble self emerged as candidates with the foot prints made Molipa Community achieve
potential to become the next Lipa out of many enduring developmental feats as
which one of us had to be selected
exemplified by the construction of estates at Ago woye and Molips and building Lipa
After undergoing all due processes inclusive
Palace inclusive construction of classrooms
of a day of IFA DIVINATION witnessed by both at Molipa High School and Motips
Regent in Council members, representatives
Community Primary School and not leaving
of the emergent candidates and community
out Molipa Community Primary Health
members, Letters of intent were separately
Conter from the accrued monies realized
and randomly, put in the different but same after the sales of Molipa land. Monies always colored envelopes whilst candidates swore to invested and NOT shared To my two organic the OATH of ALLEGIANCE at the GROVE of vehicles, Pa Adenuga Odubena and Olori R
EGBEJI, the FOUNDER of MOLIPA thus Odubons both of blessed memory that removing any potential for controversy and
brought me to life and gave me the best of
assuring the collective acceptance the moral, social and spiritual standards, I thank
outcome of the exercise.
them. They must be beaming with smiles in their realm,
This unique Molipa self governance process
has again demonstrated that, in Molipa, To my assiduous, restless, amiable. selection is never predetermined, it ensures committed, energetic, reliable, trustworthy
the absence of controversy and litigation post and highly cerebral wife who is a woman like confirmation of the Lipa clect. in Molipa we
a man, Olori Mujidat Mojisola Odubena nee
are from the same mother but different wombs i give my deepest appreciation to our
Lanihun Okuboyejo of Odo Egbo. ljebu-Ode
and the IMMORTAL blessed and given gifts.
men of integrity, members of Mollpa Regent you have all been wonderful.. 1 In Council for their steadfastness.
wholeheartedly cherish all of you The
commitment, inspirational thoughts and respectable, responsible and responsive
never waivered before, during and after
*selection processes setting enduring
families of Dairo. Sonoiki, Olusogs, Pa Adetona Adesina, Pa Ademola Adedeji, Aare
Safiu A. Kazeem •
Onabanjo, Sanusi, Sulian
Banjoko. Sadiku
Odugbesan. Awokoya.
and undisputable Molipa Community
Ogunsanya, Banjo, Bamiro, Odubena, Oluwole
leader cum the converging point and
Awotunde, Arole Ferni Awotedu, Femi Osibajo,
extended family builder in his life time.!
Engr. Tomi Ayannuga, Chika Okoro , Rotimi
salute all of you, my mentors for making
(Fatoki )Oluwole, Dr. and Mrs. Akinola
somebody and be reckoned
Olusunmade Col. Tunde Awote (RTD), Jolu Otun
with in the land of the living.l atso want to
Giwa Fatal Olusegun Arowolo , Oloritun
appreciate our hardworking and
AbdulFatal Adesina Adesanya. Omoluabis
charming Governor, Prince Dapo
Worldwide, Egbe Bobajolu Okuntin Akile - Ijebu
Abiodun, CON on behalf of the good
family, Idi-Aba Recreation Club, Jebu - Ode people of the community for the
family and Okuboyejo have been so wonderful
construction of Molipa Express Way at a
for their collective pivotal role at todays highly
time least expected bringing life back to all the users.
impressive occasion. I salute you all for standing
Channeling and
by me Members of the
rehabilitating the road from Abeokuta
three main religious
road through Degun road passing
bodies in the community are also not left out in
Molipa road across Molipa Express Way to thrown town will equally be appreciated and welcomed, it will remove incessant
it would amount to ingratitude if I fail to specially
flooding during rains apart from
appreciate our dear mother, Olori Keri Adetona dangers humans are exposed to as well
for her staunch love and prayers, likewise my dear as hindering vehicular movements
brother and benefactor, the Kakanfo Awujale, Chief Bimbo Okenla for his unfettered love and guidance that saw us through to this stage in