The Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, His Imperial Majesty, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, has appointed a 15-member advisory council, 6 member Private Advisory Team and 6 high profile professionals as Palace Officials.
The appointments take effect from Thursday, January 1, 2026.
A statement issued by the Palace, signed by Chief Lateef A. Bakare, FCA The Ajirowa of Ijesaland on Wednesday, says the appointments are made to enhance the effective administration of the Palace and, most importantly, assist the Owa Obokun Adimula in seamless implementation of his comprehensive and all-inclusive development agenda for Ijesaland.
The Advisory Council, the statement explains, comprises eminent and greatly accomplished Ijesas who are cruising at the commanding heights of their respective areas of calling (business, industry, professions, public service, knowledge capital, academia, etc.) making significant contributions to Nigeria’s development; as well as the growth and progress of Ijesaland.
“Below is the list as constituted by the Owa:
ADVISORY COUNCIL
- Chief Felix O. Fagbohungbe, SAN
- Air Chief Marshal Oluseyi Petinrin (rtd.)
- Prince, Sir Samson Adebanjo Atayero
- Dr. Jaiye Oyedotun
- Chief Gbenga Abudiore
- Mrs. Tokunbo Ige
- CP Bolaji Fafowora (rtd)
- Chief Barrister ‘Bunmi Adeoye
- Erelu, Dame Olusola Obada, CON
- Mr. Olutayo Ayeni
- Ambassador Nimota Nihinlola Akanbi
- Mr. Akintoye Sunday Omole
- Alhaji Folajomi Fatai Sarumi
- Chief Lateef A. Bakare
- Prof. Wale Omole, OFR
” OWA’S PRIVATE ADVISORY TEAM:
- Oba Hezekaiah Owolola
Adimula of Ifewara - Oba Hakeem Ogungbamgbe
Owaloko of Iloko-Ijesa - Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, FAP, CFR
- Chief Sir Olatunde Aluko
Sasore of Ilesa - Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi
Asiwaju of Ijesaland - Mr. Rasheed Olakanmi Sarumi
“OWA’S PALACE OFFICIALS:
- Lady Modupe Ajayi-Gbadebo,
– Chief of Staff - High Chief Oladele Disu Omoniyi – Salotun of Ilesa
– Director, Traditional & Chieftaincy Affairs - Loja Owofade Olabode- Olumelu of Imelu-Ilesa
– Director of Administration - Mr. Mustafa O. Ibironke
– Director, Procurement & Logistics - Prince Isaac A. Haastrup
– Media Attache - Mr. John Abe
– Personal Assistant to Owa Obokun Adimula
Further appointments will be announced in due course.
Meanwhile, His Imperial Majesty, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, congratulates the appointees for having been chosen among so many worthy Ijesas at home and across the world to serve at this historic period.
“I am proud and impressed by your pedigrees and commitment to the peace, progress and prosperity of Ijesaland,” Owa Haastrup says. “I implore you to see this appointment as a call to service. I urge you to up your game, roll your sleeves, and let us make Ijesaland a model among all communities in Nigeria. Let us give our very best to our people not only in the six local government areas that we occupy in Osun State but also across Nigeria and the diaspora.
“Please, see this call as an opportunity to write your name in gold in the history books of Ijesaland. Work diligently to make posterity to be kind to you and your generations. Once again, I congratulate you. Welcome on board.”
