Adeitan Atiba Ruling House, Oniyun Compound, Oyo, has joined the race to produce the next Alaafin of Oyo, as it has submitted the name of its nominee for the contest for the vacant traditional stool.
The ruling house, via a letter dated 23 June 2022, submitted the name of Afolabi Adesina Ademola to the Oyomesi Traditional Council, Oyo Alaafin, as its candidate for the vacant stool.
Adeitan Atiba Ruling House, in the letter through Baba Iyaji of Oyo, Iyaji Quarters,
Oyo said its decision was in line with the Atiba Descendants Chieftaincy Declaration (Ref Number 486/55, dated 8th December 1976).
The letter was titled “Nomination Of Afolabi Adesina Ademola As Our Candidate For The Exalted Vacant Stool Of Alaafin Of Oyo.”
The letter was jointly signed by Afolabi Saheed Babatunde, Aderounmu Isiaka, Musbau Eboade, Aderounmu Afeez, Tijani Rasheed, Adesetan Adesina, Afolabi Babajide Olusayo, Afolabi Oluwasegun Adepoju, Tijani Risikat, Tijani Adekunle, Tijani Sikirat, Tijani Quadri, and Limota Eboade.
“We, the descendants of Adeitan Atiba of Oniyun Compound, Oyo West Local Government, Oyo, hereby nominate and support the candidature of Afolabi Adesina Ademola for the vacant stool of Alaafin of Oyo.
“This is in line with the Atiba Descendants Chieftaincy Declaration, with Reference Number 486/55, dated 8th December 1976.
“Our candidate, Afolabi Adesina Ademola, is the son of Joseph Abimbola Afolabi, the son of Eyinade Adeitan Atiba. His great-grandfather, Adeitan Atiba, was the son of Olori Aworonke.
“Afolabi Ademola Adesina was born on the 23rd April, 1980, at Oniyun Compound, Oyo. He attended Baptist Day Primary School, Isokun (1984-1990). He proceeded to Ansar-U-Deen Grammar School, Opapa, Oyo, for his senior secondary school education (1990-1995).
“Afolabi Ademola Adesina attended Kwara State Polytechnic Ilori,n for both his Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Public Administration (1999-2005).
“He thereafter attended Cooperative Intenerant Secretary Course at Cooperative College, Akunlemu, Oyo (1998-1999). He is undergoing an LLB programme at the West African University, Cotonou, Benin Republic (2018 to date).
“He is an entrepreneur, industrialist, and great investor. Afolabi Ademola Adesina is the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Tandemol International Limited, dealing with underground water drillings, constructions and water management systems.
“He is also into building and construction works with a presence in Nigeria, Benin Republic, Togo and Burkina Faso.
“His company is into Business Development and Consultancy Services, with presence in Europe, and is, at the moment, partnering with some federal ministries on project development.
“Afolabi Ademola Adesina is the founder and Chairman/CEO of Ogboja and Co Nigeria Enterprises, a business establishment that is into land and property management and consultancy services.
“The company also deals with concrete block making and the production of well rings and concrete poles, among others. The company is situated at Ayoola Street, beside the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Kosobo-Awe Road, Oyo.
“He is a silent philanthropist with education support activities and other support initiatives.
“He is a youth development advocate, having served in different capacities as a students’ union leader and leader of several youth organisations and movements.
“These include Projection Secretary of the Students’ Union Government, Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin (2002/2003 Academic Sessions); Head of Publicity Committee, National Association of Nigerian Polytechnics Students (2002-2003); NANS factional Senate President (2002-2005); Director of Students and Youth Mobilisation for IBB Vision 2007.
“Afolabi Ademola Adesina was the chairmanship election standard-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2017.
“He served as Special Adviser (Media) to Senator Teslim Folarin (2011-2019). He was appointed Principal Private Secretary/ Legislative Aide to Senator Teslim Folarin (2019 till date),” the letter read.
The Adeitan Atiba Ruling House further said its candidate, as the Mogaji of Adeitan Royal Family (2019-April 2022), underwent tutelage and gained a lot of experience in culture, tradition and understanding of Oyo chieftaincy institution, core values and cultural heritage.
“For his community development activities and youth empowerment advocacy, he has received numerous awards and honours since his student days.
“Afolabi Ademola Adesina has the potential, experience and exposure to accelerate growth and development in Oyo. He is well-positioned to promote our culture, tradition and values.
“Given his wide experiences in community development and social services, he has the energy and pedigree to make Oyo greater than it is, in terms of educational advancement, industrial development, economic growth, and value reorientation.
He will promote peace, unity and tranquillity at all times if he is enthroned as the next Alaafin of Oyo. Afolabi Ademola Adesina is happily married and blessed with children.
