Who are the Asade Family of Lagos? | AgegePulse Magazine

By Dayo Asade

#Watimagbo la Agege - Ogba - Ikeja  Division.

Ogba is an  ancient town in the old colony province of western Nigeria now Lagos State of Nigeria.

Ogba Ashade Palace, Ogba Agege

Ogba was founded by one prince Owoeni Asade and was a prince from Ile -Ife who left Ile -Ife in the late seventeenth Century, settled down briefly at Iseyin from where he moved to Afon town where his brother , an Ifa priest Consulted his  Ifa  oracle and they were  advised to  move  downward  and which is now Ota township.

They settle down at Ota in Osi quarters where  they met  their  relatives in IIoti quarters  with Osi palace Ota , which is now known and called Onikosi palace Ota . In the early eighteenth century , they went on hunting expedition with their brothers who founded the present day Orile Agege and they moved upward and settled down at the present day Ogbaland . In 1840 or there about during the Dahomey  war , Owoeni Asade and his brother moved to Ado -Odo where Arola Asade was born .

Both the father and son came back to Ogba in the year 1860 Owoeni Asade died in year 1876.Prince Arola Asade took over the reign of obaship of Ogbaland in the year 1880 and become so popular and commanded respect in all the Awori towns and environs , the then British Governor of Lagos crown colony Mr . Glover honoured Oba Asade with the British flag and he was being paid a stipend amount of thirty (30) shilling monthly.

The only Crown surveyor , Chief Herbert Macaulay of blessed memory in the year 1896,surveyed the area controlled by Oba Arola Asade. The area include the present Alausa formally Tappa village where the Lagos State secretariat  stands  today,Agindigbi, Adekunle , Oloti , Operekete , Jaguna,  Abule George, Ijaiye and part of Aguda Ogba town and the half of the present Agege town according to intelligent report of 1935 giving half of the present Agege station town to Ogba people.

 

When Arola Asade settled down, he was joined by Chief Madarikan who was a little nephew to Ebo Aweri,Wife of Arola Asade as tradition and customs in those days to see off a wife to her husband house and Chief Akilo from Ota, Chief Ajai Ofe from Ewu, chief Adarijo from Igbesa ,Chief Salawu from Ilorin and chief Akingbade from Ota . He was later joined by Ogabis, Ogunji Ajaguna’s all from Ota and Majaros, who own ¾ part of Ajegunle land . Owoeni Asade gave birth to four (4) children two male and two female . Namely (1) Arola (2) Iroko (3) Omoseyin (4) Dada Abori.

Arola Asade the eldest child of Owoeni was the first bale of Ogba and its environs in 1880 at the age of 40 years. He died on the 16th day of may 1930 at the age of 90 years.

How Fire Gutted NNPC's Petrol Station in Yaya Abatan

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When LASEMA officials received a distress call on Monday 27th April, 2020 at about 1:00pm  concerning a fire outbreak at NNPC petrol station located at Yaya Abatan bus stop off college road. This led to the activation of the Agency's emergency response plan.

CAUSE:
Upon arrival of the Agency's officials at the incident scene, it was gathered that a tanker with 33,000 litres of diesel caught fire while discharging its contents into an underground tank.

RESPONSE: The Agency's response team personally coordinated by the DG/CEO Lasema as well other emergency responders jointly fought and subsequently extinguished the flames at about 4:49pm.

LOSS/SALVAGE:
No casualty nor fatality was recorded. However, about 30 vehicles were affected. The combined effort of the emergency responders led to the salvage of properties and buildings nearby.

RESPONDERS AT THE SCENE;The Honorable Commissioner Of Special Duties ENG Tayo Bamgbose-Martins, The Chairman Ifako Local Govt Apostle Toba Oke
Lagos State Fire Services, Federal Fire Service, NEMA, RRS, NSCDC.

RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Continuous sensitization and advocacy on fire safety measures should be embarked upon by relevant Government Agencies.
2. Installation of fire extinguishers at both public and private domains should be encouraged.
3. All petrol stations in the state should install at least one  fire hydrant in their domain.
4. Onlookers and members of the public are to stay safe by keeping away from the flames and observe social distancing while freeing the responders to carry out their work unhindered.

Memories Recounted As Family Remember Ologba of Ogba

Today, 21 November, 2017 is one of the most unforgettable days in the Royal Family of Ashade in Ogba, Agege. It was the day that Ologba of Ogbaland, Oba Ibrahim Sanni Ashade joined his ancestors.

It is now three years since the entire Ogba community woke up to the news of the departure of the highly revered custodian of justice.

However, Agege Pulse reliably gathered that the Ashade family are planning to hold prayers to mark the 3rd year anniversary of the late monarch.

In a brief chat with the Regent (Adele) of Ogba, Prince Jelili Kehinde Ashade, he revealed that the family, on a daily basis, feel the gap left by their patriarch whom he said was generous, straight forward and a disciplined man.

The regent stressed that the monarch's legacy has been a source of inspiration for the entire community, hence the need to keep him in prayers.

He confirmed that there would be prayer session for the late Ologba of Ogbaland on Thursday 23rd November, 2017.

Brigadier General A. Ellias Attu of 9 Brigade, Lauds Elephant Club of Ogba

...Promises Physical Security, Psychological Support


Towards ensuring maximum security of lives and properties during Elephant Club football fiesta and beyond, members of the highly revered humanitarian group  have paid courtesy visit on Brigadier General A. Ellias Attu of 9 Brigade, Nigerian Army recently for security talks.


Recall Elephant Club of Ogba has committed to tackling security challenges facing Ogba community and Agege in general having earlier donated entrance gate to Area G Command of Nigerian Police Force Ogba, the club has made a step further by seeking support from 9 Brigade of Nigerian Army to ensure interesting stories are told after their 20th Anniversary celebration.

Addressing the group, Brigadier General A. Ellias Attu commended Elephant Club for sustaining a cause of giving back and impacting to the communities positively for 20years.

General Attu revealed that he was amazed with efforts of Elephant Club for it's contribution to National Security through physical security, adding that the club's action shows it shares in Lagos State's vision of zero tolerance for insecurity.

The Army General who was born and breed in Lagos, promised to give the club full support beyond physical security, which includes personal participation in other community service.

Treasurer of the Club, Alhaji Lukman Ashade thanked the General for his hospitality and kindness. "We promised that the club would at all times looked after projects that would  impact Ogba community and Agege positively". Ashade asserted.

Present at the meeting were, Major AC Uba, Asst. Major Nagogo, Major Okorie, Major Aworinde, others include, Mr. Felix Ajanaku, Alhaji Shakiru Hamburger, Mrs. Alilu Salaudeen, Mr.Gafar Busari, Mrs. Bountiful Taiwo Adelanwa, Mr. Tajudeen Mustapha and Mr. Yomi Durojaye.

RENEW ELEPHANT CUP (5 Aside Football Competition)

Many Communities! One Game!!! One Goal!!!

It’s RENEW ELEPHANT CUP (5 Aside Football Competition)

Application form N20,000.00

Form closes Friday 21st of October.

Match Fixtures Draws on Sunday 23rd of October.

Venue: Ogba Ashade Palace Square, Ogba, Agege

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Call Monsuru Ashade Adeyemi on 07082980117 to pick form.

See images below for details

The spirit of the game starts in our community!

RENEW ELEPHANT CUP (5 Aside Football Competition)

Many Communities! One Game!!! One Goal!!!

It’s RENEW ELEPHANT CUP (5 Aside Football Competition)

Application form N20,000.00

Form closes Friday 21st of October.

Match Fixtures Draws on Sunday 23rd of October.

Venue: Ogba Ashade Palace Square, Ogba, Agege

.

Call Monsuru Ashade Adeyemi on 07082980117 to pick form.

See images below for details

The spirit of the game starts in our community!