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1. His Imperial Majesty, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup Ajimoko III, Owa Obokun Adimula the Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland emerged after defeating nine other candidates who contested with him from the same Owa Bilaro Olu-Odo ruling house.
2. Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup was born on September 19, 1948, into the Ajimoko royal family of Ijesaland. His heritage is deeply rooted in the traditions of Ijesaland.
3. He attended Eko Boys’ High School in Lagos between 1963 and 1967 and the Federal School of Science before earning a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Howard University in Washington D.C., USA.
4. Upon returning to Nigeria in 1981, Owa Ajimoko III entered politics and served as the Deputy Governor of Osun State in 1991 under the administration of Isiaka Adeleke, late brother of incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke.
5. After his political tenure, he founded ENL Consortium Limited in 2002, expanding into sectors such as power, port operations, hospitality, estate development, construction, and mining.
6. Through his foundation, Prince Haastrup has awarded educational scholarships to over 500 students, both locally and internationally.
7. The new Owa is married to Princess Omolara Haastrup, and they have children together.
8. A devoted Christian, Prince Haastrup attributes his achievements to divine guidance.
9. As the Owa Obokun, he becomes the paramount ruler of Ijesaland, a position of great cultural and historical importance among the Yoruba people.
10. He succeeds, Oba ( Dr) Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II who joined his ancestors on the 11th of September 2024 after a 42-year reign.
11. Owa Ajimoko III's leadership is anticipated to usher in a new era of progress and development for Ijesaland and the region, leveraging on his extensive experience in governance and business.
12. His Imperial Majesty, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup Ajimoko III, Owa Obokun Adimula the Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland's coronation has been slated for Friday, 23rd May, 2025
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