Odidiomo Pledges ICT Centre for Ayete as Akorede Becomes First Aare Musulumi of Ayete-land

Joy and excitement erupted in Ayete as the Executive Chairman of Ibarapa North Local Government, Hon. Lateef Adebare Lawal (Akorede), was turbaned as the first Aare Musulumi of Ayete-land.

The council chairman was turbaned during the turbaning ceremony organized by Ayete Muslim Community and held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Baptist High School, Ayete.

Other distinguished personalities honoured at the ceremony included Hon. Nureni Akinteye, who was turbaned as Atunesinse Adini of Ayete-land; Alhaji Galib Jimoh, Giwa Adini of Ayete-land; Chief Shittu Najeemdeen, Majeobaje Adini of Ayete-land; Alhaja Nimotallahi Rasheed, Otun Iya Adini of Ayete-land; Mr. Haruna Oguntoye, Balogun Adini of Ayete-land; and Alhaji Asimiyu Alawode, Jagunmolu Adini of Ayete-land.

A major highlight of the ceremony was the pledge by the House of Representatives member representing Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West Federal Constituency, Hon. Adedeji Stanley Olajide, popularly known as Odidiomo, to facilitate the establishment of an ICT centre in Ayete.

Olajide, who served as the Father of the Day, was represented at the event by his Personal Assistant, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede (Akamo). He also donated One million Naira to the Ayete Muslim Community.

Speaking through his representative, Olajide, who chairs the House of Representatives Committee on ICT, said the proposed ICT centre would help expand access to digital skills and create opportunities for young people in Ayete.

Odidiomo, who is the Oyo South Senatorial candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), also congratulated Akorede and the other personalities honoured at the ceremony.

The event attracted several political leaders, government officials and community stakeholders, including Hon. Adebayo Adepoju (Ibarapakan), member of the House of Representatives; Hon. Peter Gbadegesin, member of the Oyo State House of Assembly; Hon. Sikiru Sanda, Chairman of the Oyo State chapter of ALGON; Hon. Wasilat Adegoke, Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports; Hon. Olusola Adeleke, Chairman of Ibarapa Central Local Government; Hon. Kehinde Akande, Chairman of Ibadan South-West Local Government; Hon. Yemi Taiwo, former member of the House of Representatives; and Hon. Majekodunmi Aborode, former Oyo State Commissioner for Environment.

Sheikh (Alhaji) Jamiu Aminolorun delivered the guest lecture, while renowned Islamic musician Alhaji AbdulAzeez, popularly known as Saoty Arewa, entertained guests as the guest artist.