Central Council of Ibadan Indegenes (CCII), the umbrella body of all Ibadan indegenous associations and groups, has sworn in members of its new executive council to pilot the affairs of the association till 2025.
At the swearing-in ceremony, which was held on Saturday, Barr. Sulaimon Ajewole, was inaugurated as CCII’s President-General to replace Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga, while Mr. Adetokunbo Subair was sworn in as Secretary-General.
Also, in the new CCII executive officers are Dr. Tirimisiyu Oladimeji, 1st vice President-General; Engr. Alamu Rauf Oloyede, 2nd Vice President-General, Mr. Kunle Shodehinde, 1st Assistant Secretary-General; Mr. Raufu Iyanda, 2nd Assistant Secretary-General; Kola Olomide, Publicity Secretary; Prince Caleb Akande, Treasurer; Olumuyiwa Oyasogo, Financial secretary.
Others are Dr. Demola Taiwo, Legal adviser; Mrs. Folashade Olayiwola, Social Secretary; Mr. Oyerinde Oyewale, Auditor; Mrs. Abolaji Olowookere, Chief Whip; Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga, Ex-officio 1 and Mr. Bolaji Adeleke, Ex-officio 2.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ajewole said his administration has resolved to build on the earlier lofty achievements of his predecessors, dating to the beginning of the establishment of the Council.
Ajewole, who is the 9th President-General of CCII said the ultimate vision of his administration is to complete the official palace of the Olubadan’s palace.
“It is an honour, but I see this as a responsibility that I must face and succeed in. A good foundation has been laid down for us to build on, so we are poised to give CCII, a leadership that will enhance our greater growth and development.
“There is a need for us to complete the Olubadan’s palace, which has been there for years and we believe within the shortest time the palace will be completed”, he said.
He said the council will partner with the government and investors to empower youths in Ibadan, through facilitation of projects and employ them with gainful employment.
Barr. Ajewole said the council will promote the supremacy of the institution of Olubadan-in-Council, while it strives to preserve the cultural values of Ibadanland.
Earlier, his predecessor, Prince Adeaga thanked members of the council for the support granted his team during his tenure.
He also highlighted some of the achievements of CCII under his presidency.
Speaking with journalists at the event, the Turaki Adinni of Oyo State and Mogaji of Adanla Family, Engr. Abdu-Jelyl Adekunle Kareem admonished the newly inaugurated executive members to remember the sons and daughters of whom they are, stressing that whatever they do while in office will be recorded in history.
He commended the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde for his commitment on the ongoing Ibadan circular road, which he referred to as the biggest road construction in the West African and the first of its kind.
The event was also attended by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade; the Maye Iyalode of Ibadanland, Chief Mrs. Mutiat Ladoja; the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural resources, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye; among other dignitaries.