Ogun Govt Constitutes Administrative Body For Ijebu Ode Transition

The Ogun State Government has announced the constitution of an administrative body to oversee the management of administrative and traditional affairs in Ijebu Ode during the transition period preceding the installation of a new Awujale.

According to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, the move aligns with the historical and traditional governance structure of Ijebu Ode.

The newly formed body will superintend over various responsibilities until a new monarch is installed. The members of the committee are:

• Chief Folorunso Sunny Kuku (Ilamuren) – Chairman

• Chief Oluwaranti Lekan Osifeso (Madassa) – Secretary

• Chief Stephen Bakare Oluwalogbon (Ilamuren) – Member

• Chief Bisola Oluneye Okuboyejo (Ilamuren) – Member

• Chief Funmilola Okunowo (Ilamuren) – Member

• Prof. Jide Ajayi (Ilamuren) – Member

• Chief Tunde Odulaja (Pampa) – Member

• Chief Abimbola Okenla (Pampa) – Member

• Chief Agboola Alausa (Pampa) – Member

• Chief (Mrs.) Adebisi Oshibogun (Pampa) – Member

• Chief Adebisi Adaran (Gbeden) (Ogbogeni Odi) – Member

Governor Dapo Abiodun, CON, reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to ensuring stability, continuity, and respect for the cherished traditions of Ijebu Ode during the transition.

The statement further called on all sons and daughters of Ijebuland, both at home and abroad, to support the administrative body, noting that cooperation from all stakeholders is vital to maintaining peace, harmony, and unity.

Residents were also urged to remain law-abiding and peaceful, as the government remains committed to transparency, inclusiveness, and the preservation of cultural heritage throughout the process.