On Friday, 1st July 2022, all roads led to the palace of His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Adedapo Tejuosho, as one of the prominent sons of the soil, Alhaji Chief Akeem Omolaja Adeoye became Asiwaju Oke-Ona Egbaland. It was a classy party that had many dignitaries in attendance.
The celebrant is a well-respected man in Egbaland, a man who has contributed to the growth of the land in many ways, through his philanthropy. He has many businesses running for him both in Egba and outside Egbaland. He is a reputable man who many refer to as their benefactor and sure deserves the new title.
Speaking briefly before the commencement of the event on how he feels about becoming the new Asiwaju Parakoyi Oke-Ona of Egbaland, he said “I feel so delighted, I feel on top of the world, and I am so grateful to Almighty God. I specially want to thank my Kabiyesi, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Adedapo Tejuoso and the people of Egbaland for the honour”.
The ceremony was undoubtedly one of the most talked about events in Abeokuta till date. Why? Chief Akeem actually shut down the ancient city of Abeokuta.
Many could not believe their eyes when they saw the celebrant on a beautiful horse, and he rode the horse from his Keem Hotel in Ibara Housing Estate to Oba Tejuoso’s palace.
He moved in a convoy and the ovation was so loud, so much so that many indigenes followed the convoy to the palace, where the installation was done properly before returning back to Abeokuta Sports Club for the entertainment of guests.
The event hall of Abeokuta Sports Club was beautifully decorated with the celebrant’s portraits on the red carpet. The event was well packaged by Luxury Royale Events, one of the best event planners rocking Abeokuta at the moment
There was enough to eat and drink, and indeed it was a well-organised party. It had all the trappings that usually make any party good.
It had beautiful guests; many royal fathers were in attendance. There was also good music, as Alhaji Ramon Akanni and his Fuji music band thrilled guests to no end.
The celebrant was everywhere on this day, he made sure that everyone enjoyed themselves as he moved from one table to another. His wife and children also rallied around him, just to make sure everything went well.
Just in case you are reading about the celebrant for the first time, let us quickly tell you all you need to know about the newest Asiwaju Parakoyi in town.
Alhaji Chief Akeem Omolaja Adeoye was born into the family of late Alhaji & Chief (Mrs) Liadi Adeoye of Baaki’s Olori Compound of lIugun Asalu, lIugun of Abeokuta North Local Government of Ogun State in the early sixties.
He started his primary education at Mushin Town Council (MTC) Primary School, Mushin, Lagos State. After the completion of his primary education, he proceeded to Awori Anglican Comprehensive High School, Ipaja, Lagos where he completed his West African Examination. Due to his love for Sports, Akeem Adeoye briefly touched Comprehensive High School, Wasimi where he displayed his brilliant talent of football with his colleagues at the school for an academic session as a right back defender. His taste for tertiary education commenced with Lagos State School of Health Technology, Yaba, Lagos State between the year 1988 and 1991.
Olu Omo, as popularly called, joined the service of the Lagos State in 1991 with the Local Government Service Commission as Health Supretendent Officer. He soon became a full-fledged father as he got married to his Queen, a very gentle and well-reserved personality, Mrs Modupeola Adeoye in 1994.
In further thirst for higher education and formidable occupational career growth, he attended North America University in the Benin Republic for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Health in 2009. and Ladoke Akintola University of Technology for Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Environmental Health Management in 2012.
In recognition of his corporate social responsibilities to society, he was installed as the Olu-Omo of Idimu Land by His Royal Majesty, Kabiyesi, Oba Abdul-Azeez Adewale Olayeni Dada-Aluko, Olugoke I, the Onidimu of Idimu Land, in 2003 and Otun Olori-Aje of lIugun in the year 2022. Alhaji Akeem Adeoye is a devout Muslim who successfully met up with the fifth pillar of Islam by performing his first Hajj in Saudi Arabia in the year 2002. Identifying his contributions to the development of Islam, he was honoured with the title Alaafin Adeen of Ifako Central Mosque by the Muslims in Ifako Community in the year 2013.
He is also the current Baba Adeen of lIugun Muslims and at the same time, the Saraki Adeen of Oke-Ona Muslims. He is a philanthropist and very active member of De-Zenate Club, Lagos. He belongs to the Moonlight Section of Abeokuta Sports Club.
He is a prudent businessman and very hardworking. He is currently the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of B & D Square Hotel, Elega, Abeokuta, AK-Keem Ventures, Lagos, AK-Motors Nig. Limited, Lagos, B&D Farms Limited, Ota, Ogun State., Reke-reke Farms, Kobape-Abeokuta, Ogun State, Rapid Environmental Services, Lagos, Keem Hotel & Suites, GRA Ibara, Abeokuta
He is also a member of The Rotary Club of Elega, Abeokuta and The Bobagunte Royal Circle of Oke-Ona Egba. For society to share his brilliant knowledge, wisdom and development, a notable social club, The Performance Club appointed him the Club Adviser in 2004. This gentleman of honour is widely travelled.
-Sunday Adigun
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