In an expression of joy and celebration, the Committee of Friends has conveyed warm felicitations to Saheed Oladele, the chairman of Erudite Group, as he prepares to receive the esteemed title of Baamẹkọ of Ibadanland.
This significant honour will be conferred on Oladele by the revered Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Mohood Ọlálékan Balogun, Allí-Okunmade II.
The ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, December 9, at the Olúbàdàn Palace in Ibadan.
In a letter signed by Comrade Morufu Asudemade and Mrs Oluwatoyin Okediran-Adeyemi, the committee of friends expressed its heartfelt felicitations to Oladele, saying that as the visionary leader of Erudite Millennium Ltd., he has consistently brought pride to Ibadan, Oyo state, and Nigeria through commendable initiatives in the realm of education.
The committee also added that the prestigious title of Baamẹkọ signifies a noteworthy recognition of Oladele’s outstanding contributions to education, both locally and on the global stage.
It also commended Oladele for the well-deserved honour, expressing confidence that the conferment of the Baamẹkọ title will serve as an inspiration for him to continue making significant strides in the field of education.
The letter read: “Heartfelt felicitations from Saheed Oladele’s committee of friends.
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“We, the Committee of Friends, express heartfelt felicitations to you, Mr Saheed Oladele, the Chairman, Erudite Group, over the upcoming conferment of the prestigious title of Baamẹkọ of Ibadanland on you by the Olúbàdàn of Ibadanland, Oba Senator Mohood Ọlálékan Balogun, Allí-Okunmade II, on Saturday, 9th December 2023 at the Olúbàdàn Palace.
“With the conferment of this exalted title on you by the Imperial Majesty of Ibadanland, you will be prominently placed in the league of a few frontline achievers in their various fields of endeavours who have had such titles.
“There is no better testament that you are making immense contributions to education in local and global arenas than the honour of this well-deserved title of Baamẹkọ. Through Erudite Millennium Ltd., you have made Ibadan, Oyo State, and Nigeria proud many times and you are not stopping yet. We believe that this royal recognition will spur you on to continue to make giant strides in education for the benefit of mankind.
“As we look forward to the day, we pray for its success even as we pray to God to grant you longer life, sound health, and immense wealth to continue to be of positive service to humanity through education and other spheres. Hearty Congratulations, Baamẹkọ of Ibadanland. We are proud of you!”