By Babatunde Philips
Ado Ekiti
.……..says it is in recognition of his contributions.
It is a reward for hardwork and dedication when a man attains high ranking position in his career but when one is honoured with a chieftaincy title by any Community for his exemplary contributions to humanity it Marks a great achievement in one’s life
This was demonstrated as an indigene of Ire Ekiti in Oye Local Government Sir Dr Chief Adebayo Olufemi Akomolafe KSM and his wife Lady Stella Bosede Akomolafe LSM were honoured at Erinmope Ekiti in Moba Local Government Area of the State.
The Catholic Knight of St. Mulumba was installed as the Aare Bobaselu while his wife was conferred with the Yeye Aare Bobaselu of Erinmope Ekiti.
Installation of the Akomolafes was part of the activities during the First Coronation anniversary of the Obaleo of Erinmope Ekiti Oba Sunday Aniyi Aikuirawo.
The monarch said that the honour was bestowed on Sir Akomolafe and his wife for their philanthropic gesture and care for the downtrodden.
Associate of the Akomolafes said that the Aare Bobaselu and Yeye Aare Bobaselu of Erinmope Ekiti deserved the honour owing to their role and unparalleled contributions to the society.
They said the step was to further appreciate Erelu’s doggedness and diligence in fighting the cause of the women’s folks as well as promoting and protecting the girl’s child rights in the Nigeria.
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, led other traditional rulers from within and outside the state to the event where wife of the Ekiti State Governor Erelu Bisi Fayemi was also installed as the Yeye Oba of Erinmope Ekiti among others
Other dignitaries were, Governor Kayode Fayemi, the Ekiti State Governor-elect, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji and his wife, Dr Olayemi, Ekiti State Deputy Governor-elect, Mrs Monisade Afuye, and Osun State First Lady, Alhaja Kafayat Oyetola, among others.
Sir Chief Dr Adebayo Olufemi Akomolafe had his elementary education in Lagos from where he proceeded to Unity Secondary School,Oye Ekiti.
He holds an MBA in Financial Management from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Oyo State.
B.Tech in Industrial Mathematics FUTA, Ondo State and N.C.E in Economics Education, St Augustine College of Education, Akoka, Lagos.
A certified Expert in Agricultural Finance, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.
He has also accuired various Certificate in Nigeria, South Africa, United Arab Emirates UAE as well as Honorary Doctorate Degree Ph.D in Public Administration by the Cornerstone University and Theological Seminary, Jerusalem, Isreal.
A seasoned technocrats, Financial Manager, Industrial Mathematician, Philanthropist, Administrator per excellence, Community builder, Sportsman, Mentor and Exceptional Manager of Man as well as a multiple award winner.
An accomplished man whose philanthropic gestures have seen him single handedly erect Fourteen (14) Electric Poles in his hometown, Ire Ekiti.
All alone he constructed and Presented a Multi Million Naira Modern Sick Bay to his Alma Mater, Unity Secondary School Oye Ekiti, now Ekiti State Government College.
Sir Chief Dr Adebayo Olufemi Akomolafe was admitted into Catholic Knight of Saint Mulumba KSM in 2017 and now in Second Degree.
He occupied the following positions underscoring his dedication to the faith.
Provost 1 of Abuja Archdiocesan Catholic Men Organization.
President, Lugbe Deanery Catholic Men Organization.
An Ambassador of Merit Time Int’l Nigeria and also a member of the Parish Pastoral Council PPC of St John Mary Vianney Catholic Church, Trademore Estate, Lugbe, Abuja.
YEYE STELLA ADEBAYO AKOMOLAFE (LSM)
YEYE AARE BOBASELU
Sir Lady Stella Bosede Akomolafe the Yeye Aare Bobaselu of Erinmope Ekiti had her Secondary School education in Iponri Grammar School, Ebute-Metta, Lagos
An established Civil Servant, Fashion entrepreneur, a Confectioner, Trainer who had trained and empowered many women and youths
Lady Akomolafe Studied Microbiology at the Institute of Science Laboratory Technology, FUTA Chapter, Akure Ondo State.
In her quest to acquire more knowledge she is currently studying Peace, Conflict and Strategic Studies at Nile University, Abuja
A member of several International and National bodies including, Business and Professional Women Organization Nigeria, Premier Chapter.
International Cake Exploration Society of Nigeria Abuja Chapter, Member and Board of Trustee of Manner Cook and Bake Global Empowerment Initiative.
She is also a Lady of the Knight of St Mulumba and the Assistant Secretary of the Ladies of St. Mulumba, Abuja Sub-Council.
A President of Catholic Women Organization CWO, St John Mary Vianney Catholic Church Trademore Estate, Lugbe Abuja and has served diligently in various Committee in the Parish.
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