His Imperial Majesty Alayeluwa Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ọ̀ọni Adeyẹ́yẹ̀ Ẹnitan Bàbátunde Ògúnwusi Ọjàjà II, Ooni of Ife, this weekend will be honouring the Baale of Amuwo Odofin, Aare, Itesiwaju Omo Oduduwa, High Chief Hakeem Rabiu at the a week long "Ileya Omo Oodua Festival".
On the 5th and 6th December, Baale Amuwo will be honour alongside prominent Traditional Rulers in the country which will be held at the Ooni Palace in Ile-Ife.
Citation of Baale of Amuwo Adofin, Lagos.
High Chief Hakeem Rabiu Abayomi is an highly placed man of integrity with humble character. A public-spirited, philanthropist, epitome of dynamic leadership and excellent personified.
He was born into the family of Rabiu of Amuwo Odofin Lagos state (Awori Compound). He is an executive member of the Amuwo Odofin Indigenous Youth. Member of Unison Social Club of Nigeria. Member of Lagos State & Fashion Designers Association.
He has bagged many recognition for excellence award such as; Achievers & Role model Award 2013. Special Merit Award by Maa-Sha Allah Arabic & Islamic; also recognized for Award of Excellence by Dairat Jafariyat Fitorikat Tijaniyat. Cultural Ambassador award by Omo Yoruba Atata in Ghana 2013. Evergreen Award by TOC COMMUNICATIONS 2018. Life time Father of Culture by Alagbawii Yoruba Magasinni Fans Club, 2016 to mention few.
He is a founder of ITESIWAJU OMO ODUDUWA Progressive Forum, a pan Yoruba group to promote the culture and heritage of Yoruba nation.
He is also the founder of ITESIWAJU Cooperative Trade and Credit Society, a body that gives out loans and empower with NO interest.
He is currently the Baale of Amuwo Odofin Kingdom in Lagos.
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