Saturday, January 3, 2026, was a memorable day at the Ilesa residence of Mr. Iyiola Faniyi, as prominent members of the Ijesa elitist class gathered for his New Year Thanksgiving get-together. The event stood out as a fine blend of warmth, elegance, and strong community spirit as familiar faces from business, professional, and community development circles streamed into the venue, turning the gathering into an informal convergence of Ijesa influence and goodwill.
The atmosphere was relaxed yet refined, with friends and associates reconnecting, exchanging pleasantries, and sharing moments of laughter and reflection.
The host, Mr. Iyiola Faniyi, is a well-known entrepreneur in Ijesaland and the proprietor of Rest Park and Gardens, Ilesa. The facility, widely regarded as a modern and well-structured memorial park, offers more than a burial ground. It provides fully equipped halls and facilities for funeral services and receptions, ensuring dignified, seamless, and well-organized arrangements for families. Guests at the event spoke glowingly of the professionalism and efficiency that characterize the operations of Rest Park and Gardens, attributes that reflect Mr. Faniyi’s attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
Beyond his business interests, Mr. Faniyi’s dedication to community development featured prominently in conversations throughout the gathering. He is actively involved in the initiatives of the Ijesa Communities Development Assembly (ICDA), particularly as a member of the Project Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (PMEC) for the Ijesaland Geriatric Centre Project. In this role, he is part of the team responsible for oversight functions, including checks and balances on financial and material transactions, procurement processes, and supervision of building infrastructure during construction. His collaboration with respected leaders such as Chief Akinwande Akinola Sawe of Ilesa and Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi has further reinforced his reputation as a committed stakeholder in the collective progress of Ijesaland.
As the thanksgiving progressed, it became evident that the occasion was more than a social gathering. It was a celebration of gratitude, enduring friendships, and shared aspirations for the future. Guests exchanged New Year goodwill, reflected on past achievements, and expressed optimism for peace and development in Ijesaland in 2026.
Overall, the New Year Thanksgiving get-together hosted by Mr. Iyiola Faniyi proved to be a memorable social event—rich in fellowship, marked by elegance, and firmly anchored on a shared commitment to community growth. It served as a reminder of the enduring strength of unity among the Ijesa elite as a driving force for development.
Dignitaries in attendance included Chief Akinwande Akinola, Sawe of Ilesa; Rt. Rev. Adebola Ojofeitimi; HRM Oba Omokehinde Oyebade, Ogboni of Ipole-Ijesa; HRM Oba Engr. Olufemi Agunsoye, Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa; HRM Oba Festus Kayode Awogboro, Alademure of Ibokun; HRM Oba Dr. Adetayo Haastrup Lumobi of Imobi-Ijesa; Adooko of Idooko-Ijesa, Onimo of Imo; Ajirowa Lateef Bakare; Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi, Yeye Asiwaju Dr Bisi Fasuyi; High Chief Prof. Iyiola Oni, Oba-Odo of Ilesa; High Chief Hannah Bolanle Ojo, Yeyerise and the Yeyesogbad; Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye; Barr. Dosu Babatunde; Col.(Rtd) Dr. Akin Moses; Dr. Obi Daramola; Dr. Biodun Oginni; Sir Engr. Yemi and Lady Comfort Oguntominiyi, Mr. Akin and Princess Tokunbo Ajayi-Obe; Chief Afolabi Igbaroola, Alagba Wale Idowu and Princess Sade Haastrup, just to mention but a few.
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