Kunle Adelabu
Barring any last minute change, it is certain that only the position of the General Secretary of the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), will be contested for at the General Council Meeting/2023 Election of the socio – cultural and economic association, slated for Sunday, April 2, 2023.
The two contenders are: Prince Adesegun Oyefusi of the Zenith Peers Club and Mr Rasheed Elemuren who is representing The Achievers Enlightenment Association.
Like other twenty aspirants for other positions in the election slated to hold at the Ikorodu Town Hall, both contenders appeared before the Electoral Committee led by Mr Afuwape Abayomi, during the week for screening.
As at yesterday, two positions – General Secretary and the Publicity Secretary, are being contested for by formidable and resourceful individuals, THE IMPACT gathered late yesterday that Mr Onibudo Alabi Rilwan stepped down for Prince Dare ‘Oba’ Oshikoya for the position of the IKODASS Publicity Secretary to pick the form for the Welfare position which was vacant.
Therefore, the only contest now is between the two royal Princes – Oyefusi and Elemuren.
Aside the positions of the Chairman, Deputy, Vice Chairman and Social Secretary, which are currently occupied by Mr Rotimi Erogbogbo, Alhaji Adeyeri L. Ajibade, Alhaji Ajalogun Tijani Kamal and Mr Kassim Adeshille, who are the popular faces that are returning for a second term, the new executive council will be seeing new faces like Barr. Samson Disu, the pioneer Chairman, ICAN, Ikorodu Chapter, Prince Dare ‘Oba’ Oshikoya, Assistant General Manager at Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency and Chairman, 1992 Set, United High School Old Students’ Association, Ikorodu, Shakioye Olatunji Seun, a businessman and President, 1997 Set, Oriwu College Old Students’ Association of Nigeria, Okemati Azeez Adebola, a former Supervisory Councilor and grassroots politician and ESV. Rilwan Onibudo, an Estate Valuer and Publicity Secretary, Zenith Peers Club, Ikorodu, among others.
Meanwhile, Mr Afuwape, the electoral body chairman, has assured that his committee is fully ready to host a successful election.
“The ballot papers are ready. The ballot boxes, and every other material are readily on ground. We are ready for the contest. We are ready to carry out our duty as expected of us”, he told THE IMPACT.
Profile of Prince Adesegun Oyefusi
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Zenith Peers Club, Aga, Ikorodu
Family Background:
He is from the Oguntade Ruling House, a branch of the Rademo Ruling House, Ikorodu.
Education:
He attended the prestigious Oriwu College, Ikorodu, (now Oriwu Model College), and Lagos State University, Ojo, for both his First Degree (Sociology) and Masters Degree (MPA).
Career:
He has worked all his career in the Lagos State Civil Service, as an Administrative Officer and rose to the Position of Chief Administrative Office GL 14, before deciding to run personal a business.
Business Interest:
He is the Chairman/Chief Executive of Colour Party Nigeria Limited; with an Event Hall named Colour Party House which has an Executive Lounge, Event Hall for events and occasions and Hotel for Lodging.
He also owns a company, Ade-Lawani Integrated Services, a Real Estate Company, with development ongoing, also Consulting of Land and all Land transactions and activities.
Position Held:
Chairman, 1993/94 Set, Oriwu College Old Students’ Association of Nigeria (OCOSAN), from inception till date.
Chairman, Peaceland Estate CDA, Igbe, Igbogbo, 2019 till date
Inaugural Coordinator/Chairman, Zone 8 CDC, Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA
Member, Zenith Peers Project Implementation Committee.
Former Secretary, Zenith Peers Electoral Committee.
Professional Affiliation:
Member NITAD, Nigerian Institute of Training and Development.
Member NIM, Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered)
General Secretary, NIM Ikeja Chapter, 2004-2006
Vice Chairman, NIM, 2008- 2012
Chairman, NIM Ikeja Chapter, 2012-2016
Chairman, NIM Lagos Branch (Consisting) of 7 Chapters in Lagos 2016-2022
Member South West NIM, 2016-2022
Church Affiliation:
Chairman, Harvest Committee Anglinan Church of Transfiguration Federal Low Cost Ikorodu 2000- to date
President, Fountain of Hope International 121NG 2018- to date.
Member Church Parish Council 2003- to date
Member Lions Club Eko Central
Profile of Mr Rasheed Elemuren
Family Background:
Elemuren is a full – fledged Ikorodu born and a royal Prince with relation with Emuren in Ogun State.
Education:
M.Ed, Economics Education, University of Lagos (in view).
B.Sc.(Ed), Economics, Tai Solarin University of Education.
N.C.E., Economics/Mathematics, Michael Otedola College of Education, Noforija, Epe.
SSCE, Oriwu College, Ikorodu.
Work experience:
United Senior High School, Ikorodu, Grade Level 12.
Position Held:
Branch Secretary, Nasfat, Ikorodu Branch.
Secretary, The Achievers Enlightenment Association (Registered with CAC).
Pioneer Chairman, 2001 Set, Oriwu College Old Students’ Association of Nigeria.
General Secretary, Osoligbehin Community Development Association (CDA), Grammar School, Oke Ota-Ona, lkorodu.
