Adesola Adepoju, an agricultural professor, and director general of the Forest Research Institute of Nigeria, FRIN, has bagged bagged Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, CCII’s, Most Outstanding Friend of Ibadanland, Ibadan.
At the Ibadan Week 2021 which took place at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan, the Ogbomoso-born administrator was commended for his efforts at bringing development to Ibadan through FRIN.
Adepoju, while giving a brief remark, said he was motivated by the award, adding that he would continue to do more for the ancient city.
Outgoing president of CCII, Chief Yemi Soladoye, said the association, which was inaugurated 40 years ago had contributed significantly in moving the city forward.
Among others, he listed the major developmental strides by the Council to include the ongoing construction of the Olubadan palace occupying 14acres stretch of land at Oke Aremo; celebration of great Ibadan Obas and leading personalities in history, including late Bashorun Ogunmola, late Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade, Chief Richard Akinjide, Chief Bode Akin dele, Dr Lekan Are and late Lam Adesina.
The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, while expressing his joy on the occasion, said there was no place like home and urged all sons and daughters of the ancient city to rally round to put Ibadan in a pride of place.
The Agba-Oye of Ibadan land, Chief Karim Orikolade, said, Ibadan being a pacesetter state was first in many good things, hence has demonstrated itself in giving the lead way. He, therefore said that the people of the city have reasons to celebrate.
Also among those who were honoured on the occasion former Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha, former Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Prof. Idowu Olayinka, Remi Oseni and Goodness Morakinyo.
