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  • NiMet predicts thunderstorms, rains, cloudy weather for Monday

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted morning thunderstorms over cities in the Central States of the country such as Ilorin, Minna, Abuja, Jos, Lafia and Bauchi on Monday morning.

    NiMet’s Weather Outlook by its Central Forecast Office in Abuja on Sunday also predicted day and night temperatures in the range of 25 to 33 and 18 to 23 degrees Celsius respectively.

    It added that there were chances of thunderstorms over Gombe, Lafia, Jos, Kaduna, Abuja, Makurdi and Lokoja axis later in the day.

    The agency predicted that southern states would experience prospect of cloudy morning with chances of rains over places like Awka, Ikom, Abakaliki, Obudu, Ogoja, Port Harcourt, Eket, Warri, Calabar, Ijebu-Ode and Lagos.

    It also predicted chances of thunderstorms and rains over most parts of the region with day and night temperatures of 27 to 31 and 21 to 24 degrees Celsius respectively.

    According to NiMet, Northern States will experience cloudy condition over the Inland of the south west with possibility of light rains over the remaining parts of the region in the morning.

    It also predicted thunderstorms and rains over the entire region with day and night temperatures in the range of 27 to 32 and 20 to 25 degrees Celsius respectively.

    “Cloudy conditions with prospects of thunderstorms and rain in varying intensities are anticipated over the country within the next 24 hours” NiMet predicts.

  • Thunderstorm kills motorcyclist, two others in Ogun

    Three persons, including a motorcyclist, were struck dead in Ijebu -Ode, Ogun State, by a thunderstorm on Thursday followings hours – long torrential rain that pounded the ancient town.

    The victims who were in their twenties had been ridding on a motorcycle  and elected to take cover  in a solitary building along the former Gateway hotel annex  situating few  metres away from the residence of an ex –  Governor of the state,  pending when the rain subsides but the  accompanying thunderstorm,  struck three of them dead.

    It was learnt that the heavy thunderstorm  hit the three simultaneously but a fourth person was lucky, and having been unaffected by the lethal impact, he fled the scene.

    A sympathizer, Ridwan, identified one of the deceased as Ayo  and hailed from Imomo-Ijebu in ijebu North East Local Government Area of the state.

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    The Ayo is said to be  a motorcyclist and also repair fans.

    The Nation gathered that a crowd of sympathizers and curiouser gathered at the scene to have a glimpse of the tragic incident, but nobody was willing to help evacuate the victims because of the superstitious belief attached to death by thunderstorm.

    Even members of the Nigerian Police who visited the scene, could neither remove  the remains of the victims nor touch a bag said to belong to them.

  • Rising cases of underage rape in Ijebu-Ode

    SIR: Rape as we used to know it, was an act between two adults but usually initiated by a male against the female gender. Though this is not to say women do not engineer the action but it is rare.

    It is however disheartening to hear cases of rape against underage children and even babies in towns and cities across Nigeria today.

    During my National Youth Service days, I had the awful experience of listening to a young girl of four years narrate to her mother:  “Mummy when you are not around, Brother Taju fi kokoro won simi labe.”

    This is literally translates to: Brother Taju inserted his worm underneath underneath me while you were out! What a smart little girl! Though she may not understand the gravity of her statement, she sure set the community abuzz immediately.

    As expected, Brother Taju denied but the point had been made enough for Mummy to keep her little girl as far away from Brother Taju as possible. Moral: Mothers must teach their little girls early to ‘tell.’

    Another ugly baby rape experience happened in my neighbourhood. I had gone to visit friend in a hospital in Ijebu-Ode Ogun State where a medical doctor on duty narrated his experience in the town.

    According to the medical practitioner, at least five cases of under-age girl child rape cases are recorded in a week. This surely calls for urgent attention. As the discussion progress,causes of infant rape were adduced to include: inordinate sexual gratification, ritual purposes, parental negligence, nature of parental profession, among others.

    It was also agree that prevention of child rape is always the best cure. The most important preventive mechanism lies with the parent/guardian being vigilant. In fact extraordinary kind of vigilance is recommended today especially for the girl child.nurturing. For the sake of your underage daughter’s hymen; you must not send them errands at odd hours, you must teach the habit of sitting appropriately, you must tell them not to sit on any boy’s lap, you must ensure they do not form unnecessary bond with an older/elderly man in the neighbourhood. Beware of men calling your daughters their wife, they may begin to take it serious.

    We also expect community elders and community leaders in Ijebu Ode to consciously rise and campaign against the rising cases of rape in our beautiful town.

     

    • Obileye Abolaji A, Ijebu.
  • Commissioner urges stakeholders collaboration on ending fuel scarcity

    Commissioner urges stakeholders collaboration on ending fuel scarcity

    The Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Dr Abdul-Hakeem Abdul-Lateef, has appealed to stakeholders in the oil industry to collaborate in addressing the current fuel scarcity in the country.

    Abdul-Lateef made this appeal on Thursday in an interview at Odosengolu, near Ijebu-Ode in Ogun.

    The commissioner was speaking on the side-line of the formal closing of the 24th National Islamic Training Programme ( NITP ) organised by The Muslim Congress ( TMC ).

    The theme of the NITP training was “Witnessing Unto Mankind”.

    He described the fuel scarcity as “man inhumanity to man’’ and challenged fuel marketers to be sincere, just and avoid inflating the price or hoarding the commodity.

    “Some people, because of the desire to increase the fuel price, have started to hoard the commodity and begin another chapter in our unimpressive attitude.

    “I think the marketers and all the stakeholders must have the fear of God in mind and understand that life is not all about money.

    “Life is about the happiness of all; because if we continue to impoverish Nigeria at the expense of so many people, we will continue to give birth to criminality,’’ Abdul-Lateef said.

    Earlier, the President of TMC, Dr Luqman Abdur-Raheem explained that the NITP was a camping programme designed to build the spiritual, intellectual and social capacities of Muslims.

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    “At NITP, we learn Quran, Hadith, Fiqhu, Current Affairs and Issues around the Muslim world.

    “It provides a platform for knowledge-sharing, socialisation and networking.

    “This is the 24th edition, during which members and leadership of TMC rub minds on peaceful coexistence, nation-building and the development of Islam in all ramifications,’’ Abdur-Raheem sai.

    He noted that the Muslim community was in a trying period when the Muslims, the mosques and Islamic symbols of Hijab for female Muslims are under attacks.

    “We advise all Muslims to protect Islam with all resources at their disposal.

    “But bombing, sabotage and killings of innocent persons are not lawful means for calling and witnessing unto mankind.

    “These are methods of terrorists. Terrorists in Nigeria and in the Arab world have stolen our physical appearance and pretend to be Muslims.

    “They have satanic and cultic ideologies, which are antithetical to Islam – a phenomenon of Muslim Identity Theft.

    “We restate our organisation’s commendation to the Federal Government in its fight against corruption, economic sabotage, indiscipline, terrorism and impunity.

    “The government is making appreciable progress but there is need for the Muslims and Non-Muslims to provide workable template from our heavenly revealed religions to the three tiers of government.

    “We should also accompany this with prayers and cooperation for national development,’’ Abdur-Raheem said.

    NAN

  • Road accident kills four in Ogun

    Road accident kills four in Ogun

    Four persons have died in an early morning accident on Wednesday at the Ijebu – Ode stretch of the Lagos – Ore expressway when a bus conveying passengers crashed into the rear of a trailer.

    The accident which occurred at 4:45am near the Ijebu Ode old Toll Gate, involved a truck with registration number XB 111 LSD and a bus marked LSD 766 XS.

    It was learnt that the truck which had earlier packed attempted to join the road and another while trying avoid colliding with it swerved into the fast lane, but a speeding bus from behind rammed into the second truck.

    The Ogun Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC),
    Mr Clement Oladele, who confirmed the accident said four persons in the bus died in the accident.

    “The crash is suspected to have been caused by loss of control, when a truck which had earlier parked, suddenly attempted to join the road corridor near the Ijebu – Ode Toll gate.

    “A Mack truck moving in the same direction, in an attempt to avoid colliding with the truck entering the road, swerved away from the slow lane to the fast lane.

    “The bus travelling behind on the fast lane was too fast and could not stop but run into the truck that swerved from slow to the fast lane.

    “The crash resulted in the death of the four passengers in the bus,’’ Oladele said.

    He noted that the remains of the victims had been taken to the morgue of State Hospital, Ijebu Ode.

    He urged motorists to drive cautiously and obey all traffic rules and regulations.

    The sector commander also advised motorists to avoid joining a road corridor suddenly or interfering with moving traffic.

  • Ojude Oba…And the memories will linger

    Ojude Oba…And the memories will linger

    Many Illustrious Ijebu sons and daughters on Sunday defied the rains to converge in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State to grace the annual ‘Ojude Oba’ festival in the town. The memories will sure linger for a long time, including the birth of a baby

    The ‘Ojude Oba’ celebration in Ijebuland drew indigenes of different age groups, their friends and associates from far and near.

    Some of the dignitaries in attendance at the 2017 fiesta included a former Governor of Ogun, Otunba Gbenga Daniels, Otunba Olasubomi Balogun, the Proprietor of First City Monument Bank, Chief Kola Banjo, Chief Dayo Adeneye, and many others.

    Some Ijebu-Ode residents who deliberately abandoned their usual Sunday routines told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the Ojude Oba celebration was core to their unity as a people.

    Otunba Wahab Osinusi, Chairman, Ojudu Oba Festival Committee, said that the pomp and pageantry displayed in the “Ojude Oba’’ was an appreciation by the Ijebu Muslim faithful to the Awujale, for giving them the freedom of religious worship.

    According to him, pledging allegiance to the Oba was core to having a peaceful and controllable reign over all of Ijebu territory.

    “The reign of the Oba has become extremely great with the sustenance of this festival and we must remain faithful to his rule.

    “Over the years, the “Ojude Oba’’ has brought so much love, peace, prosperity and stability to indigenes both within Ijebuland and across the diaspora,’’ he said.

    Osinusi said the gods will continuously bless partakers of the festival for their yearly contributions to ensure its success.

    Kayode Adetoro, a 24-year-old U.S.-based entrepreneur, said that the glitz and colours of the “Ojude Oba’’ were second to none globally.

    “I have always attended this festival since I was 18 with my late grandfather and every year, it opens my eyes to a lot more fun, people and traditional rites than I have learnt from previous ones.

    “Describing the parade of colours at the festival as that of a rainbow is not out of place because the Ijebu people use it to showcase their dress style, as a people.

    Otunba Olutoyin Osibogun, an ijebu indigene, said that the festival was an annual platform for sons and daughters of the soil to meet, interact and network across board.

    “We do not only showcase our culture but we help generations to learn and emulate the very essence of the festival.

    “Unity is what every Ijebu man stands for and with the current situation of the Nigerian economy, we are using this as a platform to stay strong in these trying times,’’ she added.

    ‘Ojude-Oba’ festival began over 100 years ago. Today, the festival is usually attended by over 250, 000 people from across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria.

    It is often sponsored by the incumbent Awujale, the people of Ijebu-Ode, individuals and corporate organisations.

    Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland,  expressed his happiness for the grace in participating in this year’s edition of the  Ojude-Oba celebration.

    Adetona, who showed  much vigour at the event, thanked the people for their prayers and support while delivering his speech on Sunday at the  festival in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun.

    The monarch extolled the grandeur of the event which he said had continually put Ijebuland in the limelight of tourism.

    “I want to thank the people who have contributed to the success of this programme which has been made possible by their support and benevolence.

    “I am happy that the Almighty God in His blessings and grace gave me the strength to witness this day with you all despite the rumours about my health and life.

    “What we are doing today, it is God who made it possible and I will also appreciate the state government,  Globacom and others for the success of this event.

    “This festival has been around for centuries, being unique in its organisation, which makes it difficult to be emulated elsewhere,” Adetona said.

    Governor Ibikunle Amosun congratulated the monarch for witnessing another Ojude-Oba event, a programme he said had surpassed others of its kind in splendour.

    “I congratulate  all of us here who have been able to see this event once more and above all I thank God Almighty for preserving our Kabiyesi’s life.

    “From his speech, we can all see there is no need for us to fear or be anxious for him. He displayed much dexterity by his presence here.

    “I congratulate the Awujale and the entire people of Ijebuland,” he said.

    Otunba Subomi Balogun, the Otunba Tunwashe of Ijebu and founder of  First City Monument Group, said the event meant a lot to the people.

    “It gives the opportunity for us to pay tribute to the Ijebu throne and forefathers and to thank God for what he had done in bringing prosperity to Ijebuland.

    “We have many reasons to be particularly grateful for this year’s event as we are all glad that the kabiyesi is with us despite all the frivolous stories around.

    “It gladdens the heart of all Ijebus. The Ojude-Oba is a festival that has surpassed anything like it all over the world,” Balogun said.

    In his goodwill message, the Ojude-Oba Chief Guest of Honour, Dr Sulaiman Adegunwa, thanked the people for always coming out  to extol the king.

    Adegunwa, a renowned businessman and former chairman of Sterling Bank PLC, said the Ojude-Oba had cemented its place as the envy of other cultural festivities.

    This year’s festival witnessed the birth of a baby. The baby girl was delivered at the basement of the arena.

    The new mother, in her late ’30s, was said to be a member of the Regberegbe age group in Ijebuland.

    According to Janet Adekemi, a cleaner at the courtyard, in the heat of the Ojude-Oba celebration, a lady screamed in pain and knelt down at the basement of the arena. She was later identified as Mrs Abibat Ayanlola, 32.

    She recalled that onlookers had no idea what she was going through until she raised her wrapper and the head of a baby could be seen.

    “It was a few minutes to 1:00 p.m. when I heard a lady shouting not too far away but many ignored her.

    “No one knew the magnitude of what the woman was going through until she started crying with all of her strength.

    “All I saw was the head of her baby and other women immediately rallied around her to help.

    “A few skilled Traditional Birth Attendants came to her aid and assisted her to deliver the baby, just as onlookers prayed in their mother tongue, while some traditionalists chanted incantations,” she said.

    Adekemi told NAN that both mother and baby were immediately moved to the Ijebu-Ode General hospital for proper medical attention.

    Abayomi Oke, younger brother to the Head Queen, told NAN that the new baby was a gift from the gods to mark the celebration of 2017 Ojude-Oba festival.

    “Only special children are born at such events and of a truth, I know that the 16 Alagemos (gods that protect the land) will always be with that baby.

    “We will do everything possible to send words across to Gov. Ibikunle Amosun and the Awujale, that a child was born during the 2017 celebration,” he added.

    Mrs Ayanlola received a cash gift of N100,000 from Amosun. A visibly elated Ayanlola, on Monday received the donation from the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Babatunde Ipaye, who visited her at the State General Hospital, Ijebu-Ode.

    She thanked the governor for the gesture and all those who assisted her and the baby during the episode which she claimed caught her unawares.

    In a chat with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after receiving the gift, Mrs. Ayanlola narrated how medics came to her aid when they heard her distress call.

    Ayanlola told NAN that though, she hails from the Awori clan in Ogun, she regularly attended the annual celebration of the Ojude-Oba with keen interest.

    Narrating her ordeal further, Ayanlola said that she never expected she would suddenly go into labour having been told by her caregivers that the expected delivery date was Sept. 12.

    According to her, what more can I say. God spared my life and my baby’s, now the governor came to my aid with a cash gift of N100, 000.

    “I am a caterer by trade, while my husband, Lukman is a transporter, but personally, I travel down every year from where I reside to partake in the Ojude-Oba Festival which thrills me.

    “I went to urinate having been pressed while partaking in the event. As I came back, I started feeling uneasy and decided to relax a bit on the stairs of the pavilion.

    “Before I realised what was happening, I couldn’t stand on my feet again and then went into labour before eventually birthing at the spot.

    “It was the quick intervention of the emergency medical team that saved my life and that of my baby.

    “I normally attend my antenatal clinic, which is programmed for Thursdays and was told my date for expected delivery was Sept. 12.

    “I thank God for living through this episode and also thank Ogun Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, for his benevolence through the financial support,” she said.

    Ayanlola says the baby is her fourth child having had three children, all males.

    Ipaye advised pregnant women to take necessary steps in ensuring that they remained healthy by conforming to their doctors’ advice, particularly after 35 weeks of the pregnancy.

    The commissioner urged them to minimise travelling, saying that it posed a great risk to their safety and the development of the baby.

    “She took a great risk, but was lucky that the emergency team prepared well for such eventuality.

    “Usually, when we have large gatherings like this in Ogun, it is customary for us to always have an emergency medical team on standby.

    “The baby was delivered with the umbilical cord round her neck which created some complications in her birth as we have to eliminate the risks.

    “If that level of care was not given, the baby might not have survived and the possibility of losing the mother too was high, because she lost a lot of blood in the process.

    “She was delivered of the baby on the floor which was not the best place for such activity; so she was immediately rushed to the hospital for proper care afterwards.

    “I advise pregnant women that when they are close to their delivery time, they should not to be too far away from their caregivers or their family members,” he said.

  • When a new baby visited Awujale

    Thousands of people thronged the Aafin Awujale of Ijebu land yesterday in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.

    It was on the occasion  of the now renowned annual Ojude Oba Festival, which is used by the Ijebu people at home and abroad to pay homage to the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebu land, Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, two days after the Muslim’s  Eid-Kabir Festival, also called Ileya Festival.

    The festival which started about 100 years ago, usually features a display of Ijebu culture and tradition. Music, food and drinks are generously provided in the palace frontage and adjourning streets.

    Different age groups called “Regberegbe”, bid to outshine one another in their parades of very colorful traditional dresses and dancing steps as they they take turns to march past the eminent royal father, the Special Guest of Honour, which is usually the sitting State Governor; and this year, it  was Senator Ibikunle Amosun. The Guest of Honour was Otunba Adebola Adegunwa, a renowned industrialist and philanthropist from Ososa – Ijebu.

    Ojude Oba Festival also showcases flamboyant horse riders in different robes performing different stunts with their horses accompanied by releases of gun shots.

    It is a festival for everybody, young and old, regardless of religion, status or ethnic origin.  It was therefore not surprising that Mrs. Ayanlola Abibat from Ado Odo Ota Local Government was also part of the thousand of people at the festival ground which was as usual, turned into carnival ground. She was for the main time unknown, lowly and unrecognised.

    However, what drew immediate attention to Mrs. Ayanlola at this year’s Ojude Oba was that she attended despite being heavily pregnant, and in the course of he festival, she went into labour!

    It became an instant call to duty as the Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Babatunde Ipaye, who was one of the special guests at the annual gathering  promptly answered the unusual and history-making call to duty. Dr. Ipaye joined the Ogun State medical ambulance on stand-by at the venue to successfully deliver the woman in labour of a bouncing baby girl.

    The mother and the baby were later taken to the General Hospital Ijebu Ode for further care on the directive of the State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, who was  present along with his wife.

    The young baby girl has been named, and rightly so, as Fathima Adetona Amosun.

    Dr Ipaye who visited the State Hospital, Ijebu Ode to deliver a gift from the Governor to the happy family, confirmed that the mother and child are in good condition.

    In fact, a new baby has come to pay homage to Alayeluwa Kabiyesi Awujale of Ijebuland.

     

    • Oladunjoye, a journalist and former counci chief, sent this piece from Ijebu-Itele.
  • Ijebu-Igbo tragedy: FRSC warns against mob action

    Ijebu-Igbo tragedy: FRSC warns against mob action

    Me baFollowing Friday’s  attack on security operatives at the scene of a fatal accident in Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun,  the Federal Road Safety Commission  (FRSC) has warned against mob action.

    Mr Adebola Olotu, the FRSC Deputy Route Commander and Operations Officer, Ago-Iwoye Outpost,  gave the warning  in a telephone interview  with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun,  on Saturday.

    Olotu said  the resort to  mob action  when a truck driver lost control of his vehicle and rammed into Muslim worshippers during the  Eid prayer  in Ijebu-Igbo  was uncalled for.

    NAN reports that two male Muslim worshipers were killed  following the crash of  the truck  which was loaded with logs.

    A policeman identified as Joseph Adejuwon  was also killed by the  mob  which  went on rampage  after the  crash, preventing  rescue efforts by security operatives.
    Olotu explained that the casualty count in the incident  would have been avoided  had the mob  allowed  a  timely rescue of the victims.

    He called for restraint on the part  of Nigerians who resort to mob action  in dire situations, saying  this was  counterproductive.

    “The act of jungle justice as a way of reacting to cases of suspected robbery and manslaughter incidents in the event of road traffic crashes should be completely shunned.

    “Jungle justice is barbaric and it is not healthy for any civilised society.
    “The earlier we discourage this act  that encourages  total disregard for  the rule of law, the better for the Nigerian  civil system.

    “Two wrongs they say don’t make a right, not now, not ever. At least every criminal before the law court is innocent until proven guilty.

    “With the increasing rate of jungle justice, it is feared that if not nipped in the bud,  people will no longer have regard for  sanctity of human lives.

    “Nigerians should allow the law enforcement agents to carry out  their duties in the event of criminal acts or road traffic crashes.

    “Jungle justice would not stop crimes and neither will it prevent road crashes from occurring.
    “The more you deny officials from promptly responding to a crash or crime situation the more danger  you expose victims to,” Olotu said.

    It will be recalled that the Lagos State Police Command recently arrested five persons for their alleged involvement in lynching two suspected ritualists  in Mushin area.

  • Blood, pandemonium as soldiers attack traders in Ogun

    Blood, pandemonium as soldiers attack traders in Ogun

    Panic and confusion enveloped Ijebu – Ode, Ogun State, on Friday evening two soldiers suspected to have come from Sappers Barrack, Ilese – Ijebu, attacked some traders at the Idobi market  over an  alleged ill treatment of their friend by a trader.

    The two soldiers were said to have beaten thoroughly, those they caught and gravely stabbed two persons in the process while others sustained injuries in an ensuing stampede and commotion.

    A witness told The Nation that the fight sent panic reactions in the market and other places like Folagbade road, Oba Adetona arch way which leads to the Idobi market as well as Oyingbo and Italapo areas as traders hurriedly closed their shops and fled.

    The Witness said further that a friend of the soldiers had an issue with electronics dealers in the market and when the matter could not be resolved amicably, he called his soldier – friends who stormed the market with arms and began to assault people.

    The Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun State, Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirmed to The Nation that there was a “pandemonium in Ijebu – Ode” and that two persons were stabbed by soldiers during a fight.

    Abimbola added that injured persons have been taken to hospital for treatment while a man suspected to have called  the soldiers’ help has also been arrested.

    “There was pandemonium and the Police Area Commander and a Senior army officer have gone to scene to ascertain the true situation of things.

    “A man had gone to the market to buy a Plasma TV but on getting home, the TV did not work when he tested. He was said to have returned it to the seller but the man refused to accept it.

    “It was said that the man had to call his soldier – friends who came to scene and there was a fight. In the process, the soldiers stabbed two persons and that caused commotion in the place. The soldiers fled but the Police have arrested the man who invited the soldiers. Also calm has returned while the injured have been taken to the hospital,” Abimbola said.

     

  • 3SC arrive in Ijebu Ode for camping

    3SC arrive in Ijebu Ode for camping

    Shooting Stars Sports Club on Thursday morning arrived Ijebu Ode, Ogun State for pre-season camp in preparation for the 2016/2017 Nigeria Professional Football League season which begins December 18, 2016, reports sportstalkafrica.com.

    The 3SC contingent of 37 players and 13 officials left Ilaro where the team initially announced for camping, because they were not satisfied with the facilities at the Gateway Stadium, Ilaro and moved their camping to Ijebu Ode.

    The Oluyole Warriors trained at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium upon getting to Ijebu Ode, Thursday morning.

    Coach Fatai Amoo, who was recently named the team gaffer after the departure of former coach Gbenga Ogunbote to Enyimba, together with the team manager Oladimeji Lawal led the team to Ijebu Ode.

    “It’s always important to prepare the team before the league and coming to Ijebu Ode where there would be good infrastructure and facility. Hope the camp would be very helpful in our preparation,” ex – international Oladimeji Lawal told sportstalkafrica.com.