Egbe Bobagbimo (Okunrin) Akile Ijebu is an age group meant for sons of Ijebu-Ode and its environs born between 1st January 1953 – 31st December 1955. This age group is the birthright of all sons of Ijebuland born between the aforementioned age bracket. However, any intending member has to meet some terms and conditions attached to the membership of the Egbe as dictated by the constitution guiding the Egbe.
Egbe Bobagbimo (Okunrin) Akile Ijebu is one of the numerous age groups created by the Awujale of Ijebuland. These age groups have been created as far back in the 18th century. The activities of the age groups got moribund at a stage due to the dominant presence of OBANTA DAY CELEBRATION. It was the incumbent Awujale, Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona (CFR) that resuscitated the age-long group and added the much-needed colour to its activities thus making it an envious outing to other towns and villages.
However, the idea to put Egbe Bobagbimo (Okunrin) Akile Ijebu in place was actually mooted by a small group of friends less than Twenty (20) in 1996. They held their first meeting at ROTAKS CLUB, Abeokuta Road, Ijebu-Ode where it was decided by the few of them to start inviting people of like minds having known ourselves from our Primary/Secondary School days.
Along the line, meetings are held at both Ijebu-Ode Club and Canny Hotel, Mushin, Lagos for those residing in Ijebu-Ode and Lagos respectively.
In October 1999, the first-ever election of the Egbe came to life during which late Alhaji Abdul Lateef Abayomi Alli-Oke emerged as the 1st Giwa Egbe, ably assisted by Chief (Dr) Fassy Adetokunbo Olore Yusuf (Ph.D) and Engr. Fatai Olaitan Odumosu as Otun and Osi Giwa respectively. The first elected General Secretary of the Egbe is late Gbimo Mukail ‘Kunle Ashiru.
Baba Egbe – late Otunba (Amb) Emmanuel Olufemi Fowora and Iya Egbe – Chief (Mrs) Olabisi Ayinke Akindele formally led members to received its royal blessing and recognition from the Awujale & Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona (CFR) on Saturday, 20th November, 1999 with a membership strength of over One Hundred (100).
Along the line, the Egbe was faced with some challenges in 2001 which later resulted in the Egbe replacing its Giwa Egbe during when OTUNBA FREDRICK AYODEJI OSIBOGUN was unanimously elected in April, 2004. The installation of the new Giwa coincide with the official opening of the renovated of ETITALE POLICE POST by the Egbe.
To date, membership of the Egbe stood at One Hundred and Ninety Two (192).
To God be the glory, most of our members were OTUNBAS & CHIEFS of the Awujale & Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland.
Egbe Bobagbimo (Okunrin) Akile Ijebu is a Three (3) Times Winner of the Prestigious ANNUAL OJUDE OBA PARADE COMPETITION.
PROJECTS
1. To coincide with the installation of GIWA AYODEJI OSIBOGUN in 2004, Egbe Bobagbimo (Okunrin) Akile Ijebu, refurbished ETITALE POLICE POST that was completely vandalized in 1993 arising from the criminal ANNULMENT of Chief M.K. O. Abiola election as the winner of the Presidential election.
2. Provision of functional Borehole at Gbelegbuwa Street, Gboguja, Ijebu-Ode for use of the residents.
3. Roofing of Moslem School, Etitale Block of Classrooms with the use of long span roofing.
4. Provision of 5.5KVA Generator to Customary Court, at Odosenlu Alaro for use when the court in session and to cushion the effect of incessant power failure to support shinning efforts of our member – Oba Adedotun Oduneye Odusanya.
5. In the same vein, the Egbe has graciously donated STREET SOLAR LIGHTS also to Odosenlu Alaro for the same purpose.
6. It is not gainsaying the Egbe Bobagbimo (Okunrin) Akile Ijebu is one of the few Egbes that owns a befitting ULE EGBE in Ijebu-Ode. Our Ule Egbe is situated at PLOT H3, TAM BALOGUN STREET, GRA, IGBEBA, IJEBU-ODE.
7. We also operate functional & Registered CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY where all members contributes and obtain stress free loans to meet their immediate needs.
Egbe Bobagbimo (Okunrin) Akile Ijebu has a Giwa-In-Council made up of the following members: Otunba Ayodeji Osibogun – Giwa Egbe, Chief (Dr) Fassy Yusuf – Otun Giwa Egbe, Engr. ‘Laitan Odumosu – Osi Giwa Egbe, Gbimo (Aare) ‘Bayo Hassan – General Secretary, Otunba ‘Kunle Onafeko – Treasurer, Gbimo Abiodun Jagun – Financial Secretary, Gbimo Majekodunmi Mayungbe – Social Secretary, Gbimo Fatai Odedina – Asst. Soc. Secretary, and Gbimo Basheer Olasinbo Alli – Chief Whip.
There is also Egbe Bobagbimo (Okunrin) Council of Chiefs made up of Gbimo (Otunba) ‘Lekan Belo – Balogun, Gbimo (Otunba) Adetokunbo Osikoya – Otun Balogun, Gbimo ‘Lekan Sebioniga (Shebo) – Babalaje, Gbimo (Alhaji) ‘Bola Dongo – Seriki, Gbimo (Gen) ‘Biodun Role (Rtd) – Ajagungbade, Gbimo ‘Labi Adeyemi – Agbaakin, Gbimo Basheer Alli – Otun Akogun, Gbimo ‘Bosun Okuboyejo – Jagunmolu, Gbimo (Otunba) ‘Tope Ogunnowo – Otun Jagunmol, Gbimo (Alhaji) ‘Kole Bashorun – Bashorun, Gbimo (Hon) ‘Kunle Dally-Adeokun – Maiyegun, Gbimo (Otunba) ‘Seyi Oduntan – Parakoyi, Gbimo Taiwo Bakare-Tobe – Otun Parakoyi, Gbimo ‘Toyin Ajenifuja – Olotu Ona, Gbimo (Dr) ‘Deji Bello – Baasewa, Gbimo Akinola Odedina – Baameto, Gbimo Majekodunmi Mayungbe – Amuludun, Gbimo ‘Ladipo Salako – Omoluwabi, Gbimo Rotimi Adebisi – Akile, Gbimo (Otunba) ‘Yomi Otufale – Bada, and Gbimo (Otunba) ‘Kunle Onafeko – Odofin.
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