* The Nation’s Adebanjo, ex-Dean, ex-NAHCON chief, 17 others to be turbaned Saturday
Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, Senator Idiat Oluranti Adebule, National Missioner of Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Sheikh AbdurRahman Ahmad; Grand Mufti of the Conference of Islamic Organisations, Sheikh Dhikrullah Shafi’i, and former Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, Alhaji Zikrullah Olakunle Hassan, are among prominent personalities expected at the Imodi-Ijebu Muslim Community turbaning ceremony on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
The event, which will also feature a ₦1 billion fundraising drive for education and empowerment, is scheduled to hold at the Tititlayo Agbaje Memorial Comprehensive High School, TAMCO, Imodi-Ijebu, Ogun State, from 10am.
The Ogun State APC governorship candidate, Senator Yayi, is the Chief Launcher, while Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mabtech Electrical Engineering Services Limited, Abuja, Alhaji Engr Abdul Waheed Yusuf, is the Co Launcher.
The Chairman of the Day is the Bashorun of Offa Kingdom, Alhaji (Dr) Najeemdeen Usman Yasin, while the Royal Father of the Day is the Olumodi of Imodi, High Chief Musibau Adewale Okusajo.
Other Fathers of the Day are Alhaji G.O. Mustapha, Alhaji Ogunwo Daud Owolabi and the Baba Adeen of Lagos, Alhaji Sikiru Alabi Macfoy.
The Mothers of the Day include Senator Idiat Oluranti Adebule, representing Lagos West Senatorial District, and the Ogun State APC Deputy Governorship candidate, Alhaja Kudirat Adegunwa Balogun.
Among the Special Guests of Honour are President of the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria, MUSWEN, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo; Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of MTN Nigeria, Mr Modupe Kadri; and Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Moruf Akinderu Fatai.
The Guest Speaker at the ceremony is the National Missioner of Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Sheikh AbdurRahman Ahmad, while former Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, Alhaji Zikrullah Olakunle Hassan, and Grand Mufti of the Conference of Islamic Organisations, Sheikh Dhikrullah Shafi’i, will deliver the keynote addresses.
The Chief Imam of Imodi Central, Fadhilat Sheikh Mos’ud Akorede Titilope Raheem, is the host of the event.
Olufowobi, Adebanjo, Sanni, others to receive titles
Among those to be honoured at the ceremony are former Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Science, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Dr Chief Abdulfattah Owolabi Olufowobi, who will receive the Baba Adeen of Imodi-Ijebu title, and Senior Correspondent with The Nation Newspaper and National Secretary General of the University of Lagos Muslim Alumni, UMA, Alhaji Tajudeen Adegboyega Adebanjo, who will receive the Giwa Adeen of Imodi-Ijebu title.
Retired Director of Procurement at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, Alhaji Ishaq Sanni, is to be honoured as Aare Adeen of Imodi-Ijebu.
Other nominees include Alhaja Hafsat Gbadamosi as Otun Iya Sunnah; Chief Ibraheem Ekiyemi as Otun Arowasadinni; Chief Araazim Ambali as Akeweje Adeen; Alhaji Abdul Wakeel Akorede Baoku as Alatunse Adeeni; Alhaja Sherifat Epenuse as Iyalode Adeen; Alhaja Arowolo Risikat, also known as Alawofin, as Otun Asiwaju Adeen Obirin; and Chief Abdul Mojeed Agbaje as Otun Mogaji Adeen.
The titles are expected to confer responsibilities on the recipients to contribute to the spiritual, educational and social development of the Muslim community, strengthen community leadership, and support initiatives aimed at improving the welfare and development of Imodi-Ijebu Muslims.
₦1 billion fundraising for education, empowerment
A major highlight of the programme is the ₦1 billion fundraising initiative for education and empowerment.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening educational opportunities and creating avenues for empowerment within the community, particularly through initiatives that can support young people and promote sustainable development.
The fundraising drive reflects the community’s broader effort to invest in human capital and build a stronger future for its members.
Islamic heritage
Imodi-Ijebu has a long history of Islam, with Islamic scholarship, worship and education playing important roles in the development of the community.
The growth of Islam in the community has been sustained through the contributions of Imams, scholars, families and community leaders who have supported religious education and the establishment of Muslim institutions.
Over the years, the Muslim community has also placed emphasis on unity, moral development, education and service, while maintaining its relationship with the wider Imodi-Ijebu community.
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