Kunle Adelabu & Usman Aroyewun
-Gets another title as Balogun Adeen of Abigi
The Chief Executive Officer of Sula Royal Premium Complex Limited, Alhaji Ayokunle Sulaimon, on Sunday, was officially turbanned as the Alakoso of Igbogbo Central Mosque, Igbogbo, by the Grand Chief Imam of Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCD), Alhaji Fadhilat Imam Abdul-Ganiu Abolore Gazali with the support of other chieftains of the mosque.
The turbaning ceremony also had the royal attendance of the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Semiudeen Kasali; the Ojotumora of Abigi Kingdom, HRM Oba Olusegun Oludolapo Ogunte, and the Oniroku of Iroku, as well as traditional chiefs from Igbogbo and Abigi kingdoms who turned out in large numbers.
Meanwhile, Chief Imam Gazali, while installing the new chief, lauded his contributions to the social and economic development of Muslim community and the entire Igbogbo community, emphasising that he has shown through his attitudes and conduct that he is of royalty and disciplined background.
He emphasised his economic impacts with the establishment of Sula bakery and block factory and the newly completed Sula Royal Premium Complex Limited, an iconic centre which combines event management with entertainment, wellness and leisure, which was commissioned on the same day with his turbaning ceremony.
The Chief Imam of Abigi, the hometown of Chief Ayokunle, who was also in attendance alongside other senior clerics, announced at the event that the entire Abigi community have resolved to honour Chief Ayokunle with the title of Balogun Adeen of Abigi Central Mosque.
Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA, who led other council functionaries and political office holders to the ceremony, speaking with THE IMPACT, congratulated the Alakoso Adeen on his successful installation ceremony and lauded his contributions to the development of Igbogbo community, describing him as a partner in progress.
He also commended him for his support for his administration, traditional institution, Muslim community and the entire Igbogbo community, especially the role he plays as a chieftain of the annual Igbogbo Day Celebration.
Mr Emenike Kingsley President, Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agent (ANLCA) and Prince Olusegun Oduntan, National Vice President, ANLC;, Alhaji (Dr.) Nasrul Titilope Andu Balogun, CEO Andus D’Great Schools; Alhaji Sheriff Jinadu, Chairman, Igbogbo Day Planning Committee; Alhaji Fatai Kolawole, Chairman, Ikorodu -Oga Development Association (IKODASS) and Mr Olugbenga Odunyi, Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT), Achievers’ Crew among others were in equally in attendance.
