Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is to lead the Southwest Governors as their Chairman to this year’s Yoruba National Day lecture holding on Monday, 23 September, 2024, at 11am, in honour of a leading figure in movie Industry, Chief Lere Paimo, MFR, alias Eda Onile – Ola @ 85 in University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State.
The Yoruba National Day celebration will hold at the newly renovated Wole Soyinka Theatre, formerly Arts Theatre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State.
A statement by the President-General, Grand Council of Yoruba Youths, Comrade Awa Bamiji, said this year’s event would be used to celebrate the 85th birthday of a core progressive, elderstateman and veteran actor, Chief Lere Paimo, a.k.a Eda Onile-Ola.
A lecture, titled: ‘National Unity and Agitation for Self- Determination: The way forward for Nigeria?’ would be delivered by Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who doubles as Chairman, Southwest Governors’ Forum, while Discussant is Senator Yemi Adaramodu, the Senate mouthpiece
The Chairman of the event is a renowed June 12 Activist Archbishop Ayo Ladigbolu, Leader, Yoruba Unity Forum (South), while another prominent June 12 Activist, Senator Shehu Sani (North) would co – chair this Yoruba Youth Leadership Summit, 12 Edition since October 2001 inauguration of Agbarijo Egbe Odo Yoruba, Grand Council of Yoruba Youths.
The Special Guests of Honour are President Bola Tinubu (GCFR), and First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, while Guests of Honour are past and present South West governors and their Deputies.
The Special Guests are Southwest Senators, their House of Representatives’ Coallegues and Honourable Speakers of the Southwest Houses of Assembly.
The Fathers of the day are past and present leaders of Afenifere, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, High Chief Tokunbo Adekunle Ajasin, Senator Bayo Abraham Adesanya, Arc Muyiwa Bola Ige, Mr Adewale Thompson, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, Honourable ‘Folabi Ayo – Fasanmi, Chief Adebisi Akande, Mr Abimbola Biyi – Durojaiye, Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, Prince
Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, General Alani Akinrinade (Rtd), Dr Kunle Olajide and Honourable Wale Osun.
The Mothers of the day are the present Leaders of Afenifere (Women), Ambassador (Dr) Tokunbo Awolowo – Dosumu, Dr Abimbola Samuel Ladoke Akintola, Chief (Mrs) Florence Ajimobi, Prof (Mrs) Bolanle Awe, Hon (Mrs) Emmanuel Alayande, Comrade (Mrs) Kehinde Ola – Oni, Queen (Mrs) Taiwo Adesida and Chief (Mrs) Rita Lori Ogbebor.
Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, Ooni of Ife; Oba Sikiru Adetona Ogbagba II, Awujale of Ijebuland; Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, Olubadan of Ibadanland; Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi Telu I, Oluwo of Iwo; Oba Ghandi Olaoye, Orumogege III, Soun of Ogbomoso; Oba Rilwan Akiolu I, Oba of Lagos; and Oba Francis Olushola Alao, Olugbon of Orile Igbon are Royal Fathers of the day.
The Spiritual fathers of the day include Araba Ifayemi Elebuibon, Prof Sabitu Olagoke (JP) and Apostle (Dr) S.M.O Mustapha, JP, (Babasebioba).
The Bosom Friends of Yoruba and notable Leaders from other major ethnic Nationalities, most especially, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and Ohaneze Ndigbo are equally expected to celebrate with us as usually
According to Awa, the beautifully carved Ori Olokun Odu’a Awards would also be bestowed on the following 22 prominent individuals
2024 YORUBA DAY AWARDEES
1) Ambassador (Dr) Tokunbo Awolowo – Dosumu,
“Omo Oloore” Ti Ile Odu’a
2) Dr Abimbola Samuel Ladoke Akintola
“Omo Oloore” Ti Ile Odu’a
3) Otunba (Senator) Gbenga Daniel, former Governor of Ogun State
“Agbomola Ti Ile Odu’a”
4) Chief Bayo Adelabu, Minister of Power
“Alaluyo Oludari l’eka Inan monanmonan”
5) Hon (Justice) Olukayode Ariwoola, GCON, retired Chief Justice of Nigeria
“Alaseyori Ti Ile Odu’a”
6) Mr Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector General of Police
“Alaseyori Ti Ile Odu’a”
7) Senator Shehu Sani, June 12 Hero
“Enitan Idibo June 12”
8) Prof Kayode Adebowale, mni, Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan
“Ogo Ibadan”
9) Prof Isaac Adewole, former Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan and former Minister of Health
“Aduro Tini l’ojo Isoro”
10) Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Senate Spokesperson
“Irawo Nla Ti Ile Odu’a”
11) Alhaji Dauda Makanjuola Akinola (D-damak), Aare (President) Muslumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States
“Ajagun Esin Ti Ile Odu’a”
12) Alhaji Muideen Bello, a renowned Islamic Cleric
“Ajagun Esin Ti Naijiria”
13) Apostle (Dr) S.M.O Mustapha, JP, (Babasebioba)
“Ajagun Esin Ti Naijiria”
14) Kunle Afod, Yoruba movie Actor
“As’orekariaye”
15) Ibrahim Chatta, Yoruba movie Actor
“Ireti Ola Ere Ori Itage”
16) Princess Toyin Kolade, Iyalaje Odu’a
‘”Adunbarinmatosi”
17) Senator Dayo Adeyeye, Chairman, Board of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)
“Enitan Idibo 2023”
18) Prof Soji Adejumo, former Chairman, SUBEB, Oyo State
“Ojogbon Iwe Ati Oselu”
19) Mr Thomas Ogungbaigbe, Asorekariaye
“Ore Mekunnu”
20) Barrister Hammed Raji, SAN
“Olugbeja Mekunnu”
21) Engineer (Mrs) Abimbola Akinajo, Managing Director, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA)
“Amin Eye Iranti Eni Si Rere” Posthumous Award for late Partriach, Mr Akinajo
22) Hon (Dr) Ibraheem Olajide Salami, a.k.a Dikko, Chairman and Sole Administrator, Pacesetter Transport Services, Oyo State.
“Amin Eye Iranti Eni Si Rere”: Posthumous Award for late Partriach, Dr Liadi Olagoke Salami
Our 2 good friends, worthy Brothers and longstanding Partners in progress, Senator Yemi Adaramodu and Honourable Hakeem Lamidi Adeyemi a.k.a Skimmeh are to lead their Coallegues, Southwest Senators and House of Representatives’ members respectively to the Venue.
The Moderator is an epitome of Yoruba Language, Arts and Culture and former Chief Press Secretary to Four (4) Ex – Governors of Oyo State including Chief Bola Ige, SAN, Oloye Lekan Alabi, who doubles as Maye Olubadan of Ibadanland and first Culture Ambassador of Ile – Ife Moseum and Monument
As at April 23, 2024, we had concluded formal consultations before the news of approval of the Lagos State House of Assembly to celebrate Yoruba week in the state. It is time we, Yoruba Youths and the Lagos House of Assembly, work together towards the progress of Yorubaland and ensure success of not only a Yoruba Day in Ibadan, but a week celebration of Yorubas home and abroad as being planned by the Lagos State House of Assembly.
“Ayo Olopon (traditional draft), Ijala (hunter’s song), Ekun Iyawo (bridal cry), Ariyanjiyan (quiz competition) and cultural display, are key ingredients of our week-long celebration. Traditional delicacies are always showcased and we are now making case for their inclusion in Lagos State as well as making sure that the Giant in Yoruba Movie Industry, Chief Lere Paimo a.k.a Eda Onileola @ 85 is collectively celebrated as discussed.
“It’s a big relief that at least Lagos State out of the Six Yoruba Speaking Southwest States has now formally recognised the year 2000 adoption of Yoruba National day by Yoruba Congress held at Cultural Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State, under the Leadership of Senator Abraham Aderibigbe Adesanya as proposed by Chief Pop – Olorogun Adebanjo of Comrade Baba Omojola led Apapo Omo Odu’a.
The Failure of the past Southwest Governors to officially recognize the day after its adoption prompted Ambassador Olu Otunla and Comrade Baba Omojola to approach me as Yoruba Youth Leader in 2011 to champion the annual Celebration, keep the flag flying in the name of Yoruba Congress and this what my Group, Agbarijo Egbe Odo Yoruba, Grand Council of Yoruba Youths, has been doing since then till date by using our Yoruba Yoruba Leadership Summit inaugurated in 2001 to celebrate Yoruba National Day annually.
We, therefore, congratulate Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu; House Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa; Afenifere, Ambassador Olu Otunla, Apapo Omo Odu’a, Agbarijo Egbe Odo Yoruba, Yoruba sons and daughters home and abroad, for not allowing the labour of our heroes past to be in vain as far as Yoruba National Day celebration is concerned,” the statement added.
💥Yoruba National Day celebrating Eda Onile- Ola @ 85 holds Sept 23 inside Wole Soyinka Theatre, UI : People’s Reactions still counting
Yoruba National Day simply means Annual Yoruba Unity Summit with aim of bringing diversed interests together to discuss Unity and progress.
Therefore, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had therefore written his name in gold for its historic endorsement on behalf of Yoruba Governors
Celebrating it inside Wole Soyinka, our own Eniogun and an epitome of Yoruba Language, Arts and Culture, Theatre, alongside Baba Eda Onile-Ola, a Yoruba Theatre Legend @ 85, 10 days after Bola Ige @ 94 Posthumous Birthday, late Deputy Leader of Afenifere, makes it a complete metamorphosis – Segun Mayegun, former NANS President and former Aide to Mr President and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola
You’re doing a great job Bamiji. May God Almighty reward you plentifully 🙏.
I will endeavour to be there by God’s Grace 🙏
-Alhaji Kola Odepeju, Media Consultant and former Aide to Mr President when he was the Governor of Lagos State and also to 2 former Governors of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola
“Duro, jowo to ju Eda fun mi, dara dara o”. “Please, Duro, take care of Eda for me well, well”. “Se o mo pe Osere daada ni”. “God gave him rare talent and wisdom in Theatre stage performance” . – Olusegun Obasanjo to late Theatre Icon, Duro Ladipo
Thank you for this. – HRH Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamali, Emir of Zazzau, Zazzau Emirate, Kaduna State
Awa, how are u doing oooo. E Ku ise ooo! HRH Oba Odidiomo Afolabi (a.k.a Speedy), Olu of Igbokoda and Alumnus, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile – Ife, Osun State
Good morning Sir. Her Excellency, Chief (Mrs) Florence Ajimobi, asked me to represent her at the Programme but I have an issue now, my flight has been delayed till 10am. What time is the Programme? Thanks Sir
Sorry my dear Brother Bolaji Repete, former Deputy National Youth Leader, All Progressives’ Congress (APC)
Event is next week Monday, 23 September 2024, not Today Monday, please? -Awa Bamiji
Congratulations to a movie Giant – Alhaji Tanko Yakassai, the founding father of Arewa Consutative Forum (ACF), and former Special Adviser to late President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari (1979 – 1983).
Oloye Lere Paimo EDA ONILE-OLA has brought great honour and glory to our Entire Yoruba Nation through his mastery and dexiterity in theather arts and use of Yoruba language. We are proud of his remarkable achievements,and wish him many more years of useful leadership in his chosen profession.
Archbishop Prince AyoLadigbolu
Chairman, Yoruba Unity Forum
Coordinator, Oranyan Festival Organisation
I am happy for this plan to celebrate this year Yoruba National Day plus 85th Birthday anniversary of the movie Legend, Eda Onile-Ola, who has entertained the Global audience for about 4 Decades running and still entertaining us till Today.
He could be best described as “Abami Eda” or “man with magic wand” when it comes to movie Industry. He has equally contributed a lot to the promotion of Yoruba Language, Arts and Culture. You are indeed, a role model.
Igba Odun, Odun kan! Many Happy Returns to you, Oloye Eda Onile-Ola, our Ecyclopedia of knowledge – Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, former Chairman, Action Congress (AC), Southwest Zone and now, Chairman, Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Lagos State
Baba Eda Onile-Ola is an Ecyclopedia of knowledge when it comes to movie Industry and nothing more could be important to him and Yorubaland at this stage than celebrating him while he is still alive.
On historic endorsement of Yoruba Day by the Chairman, Southwest Governors’ Forum, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, it is a dream comes true for Yorubaland and geniune immortalisation of Heroes and Heroines of Democracy, especially the millions of souls that fell victims of 16 year Kiriji War and June 12 election actualisation Struggles – High Chief Tokunbo Adekunle Ajasin, Omolowo of Owo Town, Ondo State
Congratulations Comrade Awa Bamiji. This prominent line up of the 2024 Odu’a Awardees are all well deserving Nigerians. Oloye ‘Lere Paimo, has brought Pride and dignity to the Yoruba Nation with his skills and talented act in the movie industry. Ambassador (Dr) Tokunbo Awolowo Dosunmu, I celebrate your immense contributions to the Nation building. This not only commendable but should be studied. And Congratulations to all Yoruba and the Awardees. -Hon. Adebayo Abraham Adesanya for: The late Leader of Yorubas, Senator Abraham Adesanya Dynasty
Great job! 👍You are a workaholic. Doing a fantastic job 💯 👍🏼Awa. Your efforts at promoting Yoruba culture, reverencing and honoring of Yoruba Leaders and Elders, agitation for a united front in Yoruba land, is unparalleled. This is what you have been doing in the last 23 years. There is no better time to celebrate and reward you by appropriate authorities than now. You stand out for being selfless, committed, dogged and unrelenting.
You are doing consistently well, no doubt 😊
Folabi Ayo – Fasanmi, former House of Representatives’ Candidate, Ekiti North (Ilejemeje, Moba and Ido-Osi) Federal Constituency 2, Ekiti State, Special Assistant to Mr President when he was the Governor of Lagos State and Senior Special Assistant to former Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State
We are not only endorsing this arrangement but we are equally attending it in the interest of National Unity -Chief Alloy Obi, Onyendu Ndigbo, Oyo State
👍🏾👌🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿Deservably! What A Talent Deplored in The Service to humanity Through Entertainment. God HAS No Doubt Revealed The Richness of OUR Dialect Through EDA mesmerizing Usage of The dialect in prosy rendition and Incantations. May GOD Continue to bless HIM with Healthy longlife. Nothing is as Good FOR Someone to Live long to Write and Read his own History and Receive Deservable Homage and EncomiumS for A Life Well Spent.. Wale Ariwoola ARIWALE, Oke – Ogun axis of Oyo State
As you embark on this new chapter, may it be filled with exciting opportunities, personal growth, and beautiful surprises. May you continue to inspire those around you and the society at large with your warmth, wisdom, and geniune heart.
On behalf of the Senate, Management, Staff and Students of the University of Ibadan, please accept my congratulations. – Professor K.O Adebowale, mni, Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State
Great! (Hon) Barrister Orji Uchenna Orji, Chief Press Secretary to the Honourable Minister of Works and immediate past Governor of Ebonyi State, Engineer (Senator) David Umahi, CON
I am happy for “Erunmole” or “Oracle” of Movie Industry, Theatre Icon and the Elderstatesman as he clocks 85 years of age and saluting our longstanding Comrade of Decades, Comrade Awa Bamiji, for always leading his committed Group to celebrate our Icons from time to time for Decades.
I attended Senator Ayo Fasanmi @ 90, with Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi and other SW Eminent Personalities, organised by this same Group in Lagos Airport Hotel but couldnt make to other important outings like Adebayo Faleti @ 80 in UI, Akinwumi Ishola @ 70 in UNILAG, and it got to a point when some members under Omo Odo Agba Cultural Group was performing fatansically I had to confess to him beside me on the High Table that “this is excellent job again Awa”. Kudos! – Otunba Dele Ajomale, former Special Adviser, former Commissioner, former AC and APC Chairman, Lagos State, and now member, Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), Lagos State
Congratulations in advance. I wish him successful outing. Congratulations to His Lordship, Hon Justice Olukayode Ariwola GCON, CJN Rtd for retiring meritoriously after serving Nigeria at Apex Court. Congratulations once more my Lord
– Chief (Barrister) Oliver Okonkwo, former Youth Leader, Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) as well as All Progressives’ Congress (APC), Anambra State
Honouring our Heroes and Heroines on Yoruba Day most especially, this Iconic Theatre Practioner by physical attendance of Mr President as well as that of the Southwest Governors under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State wouldn’t be too much for the day because they are all from the Yoruba extraction and it’s important for all of us to always remember our roots – Comrade Mashood Erubami, Convener, Voters’ Assembly
*CHIEF LERE PAIMO AKA EDA ONILE OLA.* Chief Lere Paimo easily and naturally fits into the gallery of the world’s greatest and eminent Thespians. He went through all the stages of the dramatic arts in a full cycle of outstanding accomplishments spanning over seven decades. I came across him in the late sixties when he was with the legendary and iconic Duro Ladipo, one of the founding fathers of Yoruba historical and cultural dramas. He was very professional, astute and exceptionally brilliant on the stage. His stage, radio and television works were most entertaining and remain unmatchable even till today. They were the true pioneers of the Yoruba Indigenous theatre in the mold of William Shakespeare. With his unique sonorous voice he brought real life and character into his roles as an actor and artist. These roles earned him the legendary “Eda Onile Ola” role plays which played on the radio for over two decades bringing so much joy and entertainment into the industry and a cult followership as he becamea household name in Yorubaland. When he transitioned to movies, he also set the standards for other professionals of his genre. Chief Lere Paimo has fully paid his dues and is well deserving of celebration as an outstanding Yoruba Icon. Congratulations to our Eda Onile Ola and to tbe “Agbarijo Egbe Odo Yoruba” led by the indefatigable Comrade AWA Bamiji. Prof, Chief Soji Adejumo. The Ajiroba of Ibadanland and former Executive Chairman OYO SUBEB
How are things generally, my dear Brother, my Secondary School mate in Ibadan City Academy. You are a warrior of all seasons, whose impact is always being globally.
Awa, you are one in a million and we are all praying to God Almighty to crown your efforts this time around, through a good appointment under this Tinubu government because the story of 2023 election in Nigeria won’t be complete without referring to your noble inputs. You are doing good – Yomi Osayande, MAMA IMAGES TV, Ibadan, Oyo State
On behalf of OLOJUDO ALAYEMORE in council congratulations Sir Alh Tunde Sanusi from Ido Osun Former secretary to OLOJUDO ALAYEMORE in council
Yoruba Unity is sacroscant and it must be guided jealously. We thank Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the excellent endorsement of Yoruba Day and we hail “Agba Osere” @ 85- Alhaji Tunde Sanusi, Ajiroba of Ilowa, Asoju Oba of Ido Osun, Osun State, Secretary to HRH, late Oba Adedapo Aderemi, Secretary, Southwest Traditional Council, Secretary, Board of Trustees (BoT), Traditional Council of Nigeria having Sultan of Sokoto and Ooni of Ife as Co – Chairmen, and Convener, Council of Traditional Leaders in Africa (COTLA)
I GOT TO KNOW EDA ONILEOLA WHEN I WAS THE TELEVISION PRODUCER/DIRECTOR OF HIS LEGENDARY MENTOR CHIEF DURO LADIPO
CHIEF DÙRO LADIPO WAS ONE OF THE MANY GREAT ARTISTES THAT I HANDLED AS DE HEAD OF DRAMA DEPARTMENT AT NBC-TV AND NIGERIAN TELEVISION AUTHORITY
OTHERS OF CHIEF DURO LADIPO PEERS WERE CHIEFS HUBERT OGUNDE, OYIN ADEJOBI, AFOLAYAN ( Ade love )
NOT EXLUDING CHIEF MOSES ADEJUMO (Baba Sala )
MINE WERE BORN NATURAL ACTORS DRAMATISTS PLAYWRITES
EDA’S MENTOR WAS A MAN WHO HAD HAD DE NOSE TO SMELL AN EQUALLY BORN TALENTED APPRENTICES AND NURTURE THEM TO GREATNESS
I WAS TEMPTED TO USE HIM IN SATIRE THAT I WROTE BUT IT WAS NOT ALLOWED TO SEE THE LIGHT OF DAY
IT WAS A PROBLEM FOR EDA TO REPLICATE OR ACT AS DE FORMER DEPUTY TO CHIEF AWOLOWO, I MEAN AS A PERSON OR CHARACTER OF CHIEF S.L AKINTOLA
THE WITH THE VOICE..THE LOOK AND THE GAIT I GOT WHAT WAS NEEDED TO MAKE THE MEMBERS OF PUBLIC TO LAUGH AND ENJOY THE BEST COLOUR BEST POETRY AND USE OF BEST ADJECTIVES IN YORUBA LANGUAGE TO BE USED WHEN POLITICIANS HAD TO DEMOLISH THE STAND POINT OF DE OPPOSITION
EDA ONILEOLA IS THE REAL LOOK ALIKE OF
OUR LATE VERY VOCAL, JOCULAR, DETERMINATE AND ERUDITE CHIEF SAMUEL. L.ADOKE AKINTOLA OF BLESSED MEMORY.
YOU CAN EQUALLY FIND THE ORATORY DELIVERY QUALITY IN OUR EDA, WHO STANDS TALL AMONG THE PRESENT DAY CORPS OF DRAMATISTS
MY TALENT AND EXPERIENCE IN DE FIELD OF DRAMA CAN NOT BE COUNTERED AND OR DIMINISHED IF ONE SHOULD LOOK INTO DE CATALOG OF MY PRODUCTIONS AND OR ACTING
PROFESSOR WOLE SOYINKA’S DANCE OF THE FOREST WILL BEST ME OUT AS AN ACTOR
AND BY JOVE, I WAS ALSO ONE OF THOSE TELEVISION PRODUCERS/DIRECTORS, WHO ADAPTED THE VILLAGE HEADMASTER
THE SAME CORE OF PEOPLE LIKE LATE OBA SANYA DOSUNMU, LATE OBA AKINBOLA ,
REV BAYO AWALA AND THIS WRITER, BAALE TAYE AYORNDE, WHO HAVE HANDLED EDA AS AN ARTISTE ON TELEVISION
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ONE OF NIGERIAS YORUBA LEGENDARY ACTOR OF NOTE
MAY GOD ALMIGHTY GIVE YOU THE BEST OF THE REST OF THE REST OF ALL YOUR REQUESTS TO HIM.
ELDER DR TAIYE AYORINDE
BAALE EKOTEDO
We joined you in celebrating him. I will definitely add Chief (Dr) Lere Paimo (a.k.a Eda Onile-Ola) to my *”1000 faces of impact project “* where I use my Artworks to recognize/celebrate individuals that are making the world better through their positive contributions in their various communities across the World.
Morenikeji Ebunoluwa Joshua
(The Youngest Visual Artist in Nigeria)
Noted. A must attend for patriotic Nigerians. Please, kindly remember to send out a reminder a week to the date. Stay blessed -Dr Gbola Adetunji, former 2 time Commissioner for Health in Oyo State, 1995 – 1997 and during Great Lam; Afenifere Chieftain Oyo State; former Chairman, Oyo State Hospital Management Board and now Chairman, Chairman, Oyo State Agency for control of AIDs (OYSACA)
Baba Eda is a Thespian, round character, who turned a Theatre stage into University of life in past 70 years. – Lekan Alabi, Esq, member, CDHR, Lagos State.
This is great! My distinguished Comrade, Awa BAMIJI. Your service to humanity is so appreciated, Inspiring , Compassionate and commendable. No doubt,your rewards are anxiously waiting for you. – Honourable Niyi Fadare, member, Defunct Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, FCT, Abuja.
This a great social function that warrants attendance from all great Nigerians of all tribes and region 👏 – Ambassador Musa Muhammed Tsoken, Northeast, ATSCGG
This is an excellent Programme in Yorubaland for Unity, Encouragement for upcoming Youths & love among Omo ODUDUWA in general.
– From Prince (Dr) Adesoji Masilo Adeleke, MCIPDM, FBAU, Pioneer Chairman, Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Osun State.
This is nothing but Yoruba Unity Gathering. Kudos! I must attend this with Chairman of my Local Government who is also one of the NULGE Arrowheads, prominent Activist and he has various positions both political and religious in the Southwest Region -Gbenga Ogunsola, Southwest Leader, National Youth Council (NYC) under Presidency
Monsha Allah! -Alfa Ismail Ayodele Hassan, Protocol Officer, to Prof Sabitu Olagoke, JP, Leader, Shafaudeen Islamic Islamic Center Worldwide, Shafaudeen Headquarters, Wakajaiye, Iyana – Church, Iwo – Road, Ibadan, Oyo State.
You know that there are key individuals that their hard earned dignity is better than that of so called kings…Baba Eda, Lere Paimo, is one of them, if not that he’s not from the royal lineage or ruling House in Ogbomoso, he should have been automatically crowned the Soun of Ogbomoso based on his Global achievements since. I respect him so much -Kunle Odejoke, Ibadan Indigene, born and bred in Ibadan, Resident of Olomi, in Oluyole Local Government, Ibadan.
That will be great to have prominent people in my hometown honouring one of the custodians of our great culture. I wish Baba more grace to witness more of these days in sound health in Jesus name. Prince Adeyemo Olusola Peter. Ph.D, DG APCPA Whatsapp Group Platform, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
👊🏼 Yes that’s what we want in Yorubaland may GOD ALMIGHTY help us for the Unity and peace. Thanks for The Invitation,we shall be together there by power of GOD ALMIGHTY,,Odua agbe wa ooo,,awa na yoo dagba ,
– Joseph Bamigbade, National Organising Secretary, Nigerian Automobile Technicians’ Associates (NATA)
My Super Leader. People are watching with keen interest. We all appreciate this – Comrade Ade, Tinubu Legacy Forum (TLF)
Well appreciated 👍Dr Charles Amodu, Public Commentator, Oluyole Local Government, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Oh Great! Thank you Comrade, I appreciate
-Comrade Yusuf Nadabo, National Youth Advocates
Excellent! Great Celebration of Yoruba Arts and Culture and caring ethnic Nationality, Yoruba -Comrade Awe Adeseye, APC, Akure, Ondo State.
I rejoice with him on his accomplishments
*Ẹ kú iṣẹ́* – Chief Apalara Wole Adewunmi, Afenifere Chieftancy, Ekiti State
Happy birthday Baba Lere Paimo. Congratulations Sir -Atinuke Shote – Chairman Retired Army, Navy and Airforce Officers Association (RANAO) in Ogun State.
Congratulations. Happy long life! Engineer Lawrence, Erin – Osun, Odun Osun State.
Great job! – Hamzat Bamjo
Noted with thanks – Princess Adebola Saibana Oguntade, member, Afenifere, Osun State
Well acknowledged Sir. Happy Birthday to our Papa in advance. – Kabir Adeshokan a.k.a Mr Speaker, popular Radio Presenter in Lagos State and Ibadan
Olohun a ba wa see, Amin – member, Admin., Tinubu Legacy Forum
I’m in for this and totally surrendered myself for this superior argument (on the Unity of Yoruba race) of the Decades – Chairman/CEO, TJ Furniture and Upholstery’s Works, Olaogun B/Stop, Old Ife Road, Ibadan, Oyo State
It’s a good initiative for Yoruba culture -God dey, Leader, Revolutionary Band, Ile – Ife
*GRACIAS!* 🙏Oluwa a mu ojo duro! Publisher of the Book titled Herbert Macauly introduced to this Group in 2011 by late Prof Akinwumi Isola, a Yoruba Cultural Icon, Playwright and UI Professor Emeritus of Yoruba Language
Happy Birthday to you my good Dad Long life and prosperity in Jesus name, Amen. Many Happy returns with good health, Amen. Oga mi, if I have transport money, I will come – Folly, Leader, Community Protection Network (CPN), an affiliate Organisation to Beko Ransome Kuti Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), Lagos State
Happy new week Brother. Oga mi. E ku ise na
-Oludaisi Akinkayode Ishaq, June 12 Activist
Awa Bamiji Long time. Eku odun ati äjodùn.
E pin iree temi kan mi o. – Funsho Mojuba, June 12 Activist
👍- Oyewuwo, APC, Mushin, Lagos State
Excellent job 👍👍👍Ganiyu Alausa
As a reminder date please my comrade? -Jide Adeniran, June 12 Activist
Press Release, Monday, 16 September, 2024
