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  • Encomiums as Odu’a GMD, board chair retire

    Encomiums as Odu’a GMD, board chair retire

    It was a rain of commendations as directors and other stakeholders took time to reflect on the tenures of Dr Segun Aina and Adewale Raji as the Chairman, Board of Directors and Group Managing Director/CEO of Odu’a Investments Company Ltd.

    Aina and Adewale retired earlier in the year after completing their two-year and 10-year tenures.

    Aina served as chairman from 2020 to 2022 and retired in May, 2024 after completing his four-year tenure as the director representing Osun State on the board. Raji completed his two terms of 10-year tenure in May, 2024.

    Fellow directors, heads of subsidiaries, associate companies and other stakeholders highlighted the sterling leadership qualities of the duo, which showed in the repositioning of the conglomerate in line with the new vision to make it a global player.

    Chairman Otunba Bimbo Ashiru set the tone by recalling how Aina came and introduced an exceptionally hard work culture, which culminated in innovations that laid the foundation for the company’s repositioning.

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    Director General of Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission, Dr Seye Oyeleye, said history would be kind to the retiring duo for consolidating on the project conceived by the founding fathers 71 years ago.

    He said: “About 71 years ago, some intelligent men sat in a room and conceived the idea of the first high-rise building in Nigeria, Cocoa House. Today we are still enjoying it along with other monuments that are first of their kind in Nigeria. Some people would call them names that time, thinking they were crazy. But here we are today. Generations of Yoruba sons and daughters are still enjoying it.

    Aina and Raji performed so well that history will be very kind to them. In many years to come, we will still be talking about the two of you. Yoruba land will not forget you. You came up at a time there were challenges, but you were not daunted. Your skills were deployed such that Odu’a now has an A rating. We truly appreciate you.”

  • Olofa, ODU hail Kwara Gov, seek support for expansion works on Ibrahim Taiwo Road

    Olofa, ODU hail Kwara Gov, seek support for expansion works on Ibrahim Taiwo Road

    The Olofa of Offa Oba Mufutau Esuwoye 11 has hailed Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq’s passion for infrastructural and rural urban development. 

    He called on the people of the community to support the expansion and rehabilitation works recently approved for the popular Ibrahim Taiwo road.

    The Olofa spoke at his palace during a sensitisation visit by the Kwara Commissioner for Works Engr. Abdulquawiy Olododo, where he sought public support for the extensive construction works.

    On the Commissioner’s entourage were the Executive Chairman, Kwara State Geographical Information Service Alhaji Abdulkareem Suleiman; Chief Press Secretary to Governor Rafiu Ajakaye; Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Infrastructure Engr. Ladi Yusuf; and some senior bureaucrats. 

    The team was received at the Palace by Olofa of Offa with many High Chiefs and the leadership of the Offa Descendants’ Union (ODU). 

    The Olofa commended Governor AbdulRazaq for the project and how his government continues to prioritise the welfare of the people of the state, including Offa community. 

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    The monarch said his subjects are lovers of development and are ready to cooperate with the government and the contractors.

    “We are happy for what brought you here today. We thank His Excellency for always being with us. His Excellency has always shown us that Offa is his second home,” Olofa of Offa said.

    “We are always in support of his good works and laudable projects, and we pray Almighty Allah to be with him in all ramifications.

    “I am sending out my chiefs and representatives to inform the people of the need to support this huge development. Nobody should disturb the contractor under any guise. If you have anything obstructing government’s setbacks, please remove it. This is in our interest.”

    Abdulquawiy said the team visited the First Class monarch to seek his support, especially with a view to educating persons whose temporary structures have taken over road setbacks to give way.

    “We are here in Offa to meet the Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II and the Offa Descendants Union (ODU) and to intimate them and the entire Offa community about the reconstruction of Ibrahim Taiwo road,” he said.

    “For us to reconstruct and expand this road, we will need to claim the government setback where we have some temporary structures. So we need their cooperation. 

    “As you all know, this government of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is about the people. There is the need for us to communicate and engage with the community for them to be aware of exactly what our intentions are and what we are doing. We are glad about the reception by the Olofa and the ODU.”

    The Commissioner said the contractors are now on site to proceed with the work, which will last about four months.

    The road will be supported with concrete drainage, solar street lights, and walkways, he added.

    National Vice President for ODU, Alhaji Tajudeen Bello, commended the administration for the road project, which he said reflects its commitment to infrastructural growth across the state.

    He urged residents to always respect road setbacks when erecting any structures, saying road setbacks are meant for public advantage.

    “We want everybody to key into what the government is doing. The government is not doing anything that is bad. It is the right thing to maintain the setbacks while building anything. So, the road setbacks belong to the government, and that is what the government is claiming for the good of our community,” he said.

    The Commissioner also inspected the Flyover at Unity, which he said is now 65% done. 

    “We are very satisfied with the quality of work done on this project.

    Just a few days ago, a delegation from Nigerian Institute of Civil Engineers was on this site, and they equally issued a statement that the quality that is being done is very satisfactory,” he said.

    “The project is moving at a good pace that we are very happy with. As you can see, we are already standing on the bridge.”

  • Odu’a Investment, estate firm partner to build luxury homes

    Odu’a Investment, estate firm partner to build luxury homes

    Aerofield Field Homes, Lagos and Odu’a Investment  have agreed to build luxury homes at Ikeja, Lagos.

    The agreement was signed at Cocoa House, Ibadan

    Chief Executive Officer of Odu’a, Adewale Raji, hailed the partnership.

     “I am elated Odu’a is associating with your company. I have had conversations and interacted with Aerofield, obviously I have no doubt in the company’s competency.

    “We are ready to execute our project. You have the expertise, so it will be awesome working with you,” he said.

     Raji added Odu’a appreciates relationship, especially one helping the company to achieve its goals

      “This MoU is another chapter that will add value to our service delivery and mark beginning of great and exciting moments”, he said.

     Aerofield’s Chief Executive Officer, ‘Tope Akintunde, lauded Odu’a  for being a pacesetter and thriving enterprise.

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     “It is a thing of joy that Aerofield is partnering Odu’a. We have all it takes to make this worthwhile. Our goal is to cut down on housing deficit for Nigerians and this we shall keep doing.

     Principal Consultant to Aerofield, Mr. Adetomiwa Adetilewa said it was an honour to share business relationship with Odu’a given their pedigree and achievements.

     “Aerofield Homes doesn’t joke with integrity and standards that are in compliance with world best practices.

    ‘’We deliver on time without sacrificing quality. We thank you for finding us suitable for this partnership and I can assure you tat we shall justify the confidence reposed in us”.

     They later signed the MoU compiled by Wemabod’s solicitor, Adeloye Olukemi.