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It was a moment of pride and historic significance for Ijesaland as the region marks four years since the commissioning of the Ijesaland Geriatric Centre (IGC) and the announcement of the upgrade of the Osun State College of Education, Ilesa, to what is now the University of Ilesa.
The dual milestones, achieved on March 31, 2022, have continued to resonate as defining achievements in the socio-economic and developmental trajectory of the region.
The historic event, which coincided with the inauguration of the Ijesaland Geriatric Centre, was widely hailed as a testament to visionary leadership, accountability, and the power of community-driven development.
The Ijesaland Geriatric Centre, regarded as one of the largest of its kind in West Africa and among the few specialized facilities for elderly care in Nigeria, was conceived through prudent financial management. The project reportedly originated from the reinvestment of ₦36 million saved during the construction of the ultra-modern Owa Obokun Adimula Palace, eventually evolving into a ₦1 billion healthcare facility.
Notably, the project was entirely funded by sons and daughters of Ijesaland, both at home and in the diaspora, without financial support from any tier of government or external institutions. The initiative has since become a symbol of communal sacrifice and collective responsibility.
Four years on, the facility continues to impact lives by improving the quality of healthcare available to elderly citizens across the six local government areas of Ijesaland and beyond, while also contributing to increased life expectancy.
At the same event in 2022, former Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, announced the upgrade of the then 43-year-old Osun State College of Education, Ilesa, to a full-fledged university. The institution is now known as the University of Ilesa (UNILESA).
The governor explained that the decision followed extensive consultations and appeals by prominent indigenes of Ijesaland, alongside the late Owa Obokun Adimula, Gabriel Aromolaran II.
The announcement was met with widespread jubilation, as it marked a significant leap in expanding access to higher education in the region.
Observers have since described the twin achievements as watershed moments that combined healthcare advancement with educational transformation, reinforcing Ijesaland’s growing reputation as a hub of development excellence.
Key stakeholders, including project management teams and hundreds of donors, were instrumental in bringing the vision to reality. Over 120 individual donors, alongside corporate bodies, community groups, and diaspora organizations, contributed hundreds of millions of naira towards the project, underscoring a rare display of unity and commitment.
Special recognition has also been accorded to major contributors and committees that oversaw the planning, execution, and delivery of the projects, ensuring transparency and efficiency throughout the process.
As the anniversary is marked, community leaders and stakeholders have reiterated the need to sustain the spirit of collective development that birthed the landmark projects.
The commemorative message issued by Asiwaju of Ijesaland and Chairman of the Ijesa Community Development Assembly, Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi, highlighted the enduring legacy of the projects and called for continued unity in driving further development across the region.
Four years after, the Ijesaland Geriatric Centre and the University of Ilesa stand not only as monuments of progress but also as enduring symbols of what can be achieved through shared vision, accountability, and community collaboration.
Read Full Text Of The Commemorative Message Issued By Asiwaju Of Ijesaland & Chairman of the ICDA, Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi below:
Four Years After: Ijesaland Celebrates Landmark Healthcare, Education Milestones
Today marks exactly four years since a defining and unforgettable chapter in the history of Ijesaland was written, through the commissioning of the Ijesaland Geriatric Centre (IGC) and the historic announcement of the upgrade of the 43-year old Osun State College of Education Osun State College of Education, Ilesa, into a full-fledged university, now known as the University of Ilesa (UNILESA).
The landmark occasion, held on Thursday, 31st March 2022, during the inauguration of the Ijesa Community Geriatric Centre, remains a powerful symbol of visionary leadership, prudent resource management, and unprecedented community-driven development.
The Ijesaland Geriatric Centre (IGC), widely acknowledged as the second geriatric centre in Nigeria and the largest of its kind in West Africa, was birthed through the wise reinvestment of ₦36 million saved from the prudent, transparent, and accountable construction of the 9-month Ultra-Modern Owa Obokun Adimula Palace. That seed of accountability and fiscal discipline was carefully nurtured, eventually blossoming into a ₦1 billion healthcare legacy project that continues to serve humanity.
Importantly, the entire funding of the IGC from foundation to completion was borne solely by illustrious Sons and Daughters of Ijesaland, both at home and in the diaspora. It must be reiterated that no Kobo were drawn from Local Government, State Government, Federal Government, or any external institution went into the construction and delivery of this N1B (One Billion Naira) Project. It was a pure expression of communal sacrifice, shared vision, and collective responsibility.
Today, four years on, the impact remains profound. The Ijesaland Geriatric Centre (IGC) has continued to rekindle hope and significantly improve the quality of life and life expectancy of hundreds of elderly citizens across the six Local Government Areas of Ijesaland and neighbouring communities across Nigeria.
The historic event also delivered a second monumental achievement for Ijesaland. At the same venue, the then Executive Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola, formally announced the upgrade of the 43-year-old Osun State College of Education, Ilesa, into a full-fledged university.
In his widely celebrated declaration, the Governor stated that the decision followed careful and painstaking consideration of the request made by prominent Sons and Daughters of Ijesaland, in collaboration with the revered Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, Late His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Gabriel Aromolaran II, CFR,LL.D.
He affirmed:
*“Let me say that, having looked into and examined carefully the request made by prominent sons and daughters of Ijesa Land, and the Owa, our highly-revered Royal Father, His Imperial Majesty, Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, Oba (Dr.) Gabriel Aromolaran II, Government has decided to upgrade the Osun College of Education, Ilesa, to a full-fledged University.”*
The dual milestones; the commissioning of the Ijesaland Geriatric Centre (IGC) and the birth of UNILESA were met with widespread jubilation across Ijesaland and among its eminent Sons and Daughters in the diaspora. They are today regarded as watershed moments that fused healthcare innovation with educational transformation in one historic stroke.
Four years later, these achievements continue to stand as enduring legacies of sacrifice, visionary leadership, and collective progress, reinforcing Ijesaland’s place on the national map of development excellence and human advancement.
We celebrate the Project Management Teams, namely:
A: PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM (PMT)
1. Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi: Chairman
2. Prince Lowo Adebiyi: Vice Chairman
3. Engr Busayo Aluko: General Secretary
4. Chief Afolabi Igbaroola: Treasurer
5. Lady Mrs Dupe Ajayi Gbadebo: Legal Adviser
B: PROJECT MONITORING AND EVALUATION COMMITTEE (PMEC)
1. Alhaji Lateef Bakare: Chairman
2. Her Excellency Erelu Olusola Agbeja-Obada: Vice Chairman
3. Alagba Iyiola Faniyi
4. Engr Yemi Oguntominiyi
5. Rt. Hon Timothy Owoeye
6. Engr Olusegun Okebiorun
7. Engr Bola Olowe
C: PROJECT TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PTAC)
1. Prof Isaac Folorunso Adewole: Chairman
2. Prof Oye Gureje
3. Prof Biodun Ilesanmi
4. Dr (Col) Akin Moses
5. Dr Femi Olowookere
THE DONORS WHO MADE IT POSSIBLE
Ijesaland Geriatric Center occupies the enviable second position today in the entire 36 States and FCT in Nigeria courtesy of the following categories of DONORS.
A. INDIVIDUAL DONORS
We salute the 120 Ijesa Sons and Daughters who contributed individually towards the realisation of this monumental project, namely:
1. ASIWAJU YINKA FASUYI
Amount paid (N): 25M
2. MR SUPO SHADIYA
Amount Paid (N): 18M
3. MR NIRAN OLAYINKA
Amount Paid (N): 17.5M
4. CHIEF (DR) MRS OLUBISI FASUYI
Amount Paid (N): 12.5M
5. PROF ISAAC FOLORUNSO ADEWOLE
Amount Paid (N): 12M
6. ENGR OLABODE ESHO
Amount Paid (N): 11M
7. SIR DEMOLA ALADEKOMO
Amount Paid (N): 10M
8. OTUNBA MOSES OLADIPUPO FASUYI
Amount Paid (N): 10M
9. CHIEF AKIN AKINOLA
Amount paid (N): 7.5M
10. CHIEF OLADIRAN FASUYI
Amount Paid (N): 6.1M
11. PRINCE ADEDEJI HAASTRUP
Amount Paid (N): 5.25M
12. MR ROTIMI OGUNBIYI
Amount Paid (N): 5.2M
13. MR TAYO AYENI
Amount Paid (N): 5M
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14. PROF DOSU OJENGBEDE
Amount Paid (N): 5M
15. CHIEF BABAJIDE OLATUNDE-AGBEJA
Amount Paid (N): 5M
16. CHIEF (MRS) OLUREMI OLOWU
Amount Paid (N): 5M
17. ERELU OLUSOLA AGBEJA-OBADA
Amount Paid (N): 5M
18. PROF IDOWU OLAYINKA
Amount Paid (N): 5M
19. PROF OYE GUREJE
Amount Paid (N): 5M
20. MR TOLA ADEOGBA
Amount Paid (N): 4.5M
21. CHIEF OLATUNDE ALUKO
Amount Paid (N): 4M
22. LADY DUPE AJAYI GBADEBO
Amount Paid (N): 4M
23. MRS YEMISI IYANDA
Amount Paid (N): 4M
24. MR DIPO KOMOLAFE
Amount Paid (N): 4M
25. PROF FOLUSO OKUNMADEWA
Amount Paid (N): 4M
26. ENGR OLUSEGUN OKEBIORUN
Amount Paid (N): 3.1M
27. SIR NATHANIEL DUPE LONGE
Amount Paid (N): 3.1M
28. PROF ADEGOKE OLANREWAJU
Amount paid (N): 3M
29. PROF ABIODUN ILESANMI
Amount Paid (N): 3M
30. DR(COL) AKIN MOSES
Amount Paid (N): 3M
31. PASTOR KOLAPO MOSES AJAYI
Amount Paid (N): 3M
32. BARR. FEMI OSOBU
Amount Paid (N): 3M
33. MR OLUTISE ADENIPEKUN
Amount Paid (N): 3M
34. BAMOFIN BUNMI ADEOYE
Amount Paid (N): 3M
35. PRINCE SAMSON ATAIYERO
Amount Paid (N): 3M
36. CHIEF KOLAPO OLATUNJI-BELLO
Amount Paid (N): 3M
37. MR BOSUN FALORE
Amount Paid (N): 3M
38. MR OLALEKAN OYELEYE
Amount Paid (N): 3M
39. MR IYIOLA FANIYI
Amount Paid (N): 2.5M
40. PROF DEBO ADEYEMI
Amount Paid (N): 2.5M
41. DR OLABANJO OBALEYE
Amount Paid (N): 2.5M
42. SIR ODELEYE FADAHUNSI ESTATE
Amount Paid (N): 2.5M
43. ENGR YEMI OGUNTOMINIYI
Amount Paid (N): 2.5M
44. DR CHARLES AKINOLA
Amount Paid (N): 2.5M
45. ENGR ADEYEMI ESAN
Amount Paid (N): 2.2M
46. MS FOLASADE ILORI
Amount Paid (N): 2M
47. DR OLADIMEJI ALO
Amount Paid (N): 2M
48. OBA ADEDOYIN ADELEKUN
Amount Paid (N): 2M
49. PRINCE ABIMBOLA OLASHORE
Amount Paid (N): 2M
50.MR BIOLA AYENI
Amount Paid (N): 2M
51. ENGR FOLORUNSO ESAN
Amount Paid (N): 2M
52. MR OLUFEMI ESAN
Amount Paid (N): 2M
53. RT. HON TIMOTHY OWOEYE
Amount Paid (N): 2M
54. DR OYENIRAN AJEWOLE
Amount Paid (N): 2M
55. ESTATE OF PA ISAAC OJO AJANAKU
Amount Paid (N): 2M
56. ENGR AYOOLA ODEYEMI
Amount Paid (N): 2M
57. PRINCE GBENGA LUFADEJU
Amount Paid (N): 2M
58. PROF BANJI AYOOLA
Amount Paid (N): 2M
59. MR TOYE OMOLE
Amount Paid (N): 1.550M
60. PRINCE SEYI LUFADEJU
Amount Paid (N): 1.5M
61. PRINCE LOWO ADEBIYI
Amount Paid (N): 1.5M
62. CHIEF ADELEKE OLANIYI AGBOLA, SAN
Amount Paid (N): 1.5M
63. PASTOR BOLA LONGE
Amount Paid (N): 1.1M
64. ESTATE OF MADAM FELICIA SIJUWOLA FASUYI
Amount Paid (N): 1.1M
65. ESTATE OF CHIEF OLADEJO AKANNI FASUYI
Amount Paid (N): 1.1M
66. MR FOLUSO FAJUYITAN-AYEGBUSI
Amount Paid (N): 1.050M
67. CHIEF AFOLABI IGBAROOLA
Amount Paid (N): 1.050M
68. DR BAYO FAJEMISIN
Amount paid (N): 1M
69. DR(MRS) JANET OGUNDIPE FASHAKIN
Amount paid (N): 1M
70. MR ADEBAYO ADENIPEKUN, SAN
Amount paid (N): 1M
71. CHIEF OLALEKAN KOMOLAFE
Amount paid (N): 1M
72. SEUN ONI (OLUOMO)
Amount paid (N): 1M
73. MR ABIODUN AGBELE
Amount paid (N): 1M
74. PRINCESS MARYAM MODUPE AJANAKU
Amount paid (N): 1M
75. PROF DOLAPO LUFADEJU
Amount paid (N): 1M
76. MR REMI OYEYEMI
Amount Paid (N): 1M
77. PROF ROTIMI TAYO
Amount Paid (N): 1M
78. CHIEF OLU FALOMO
Amount Paid (N): 1M
79. HON.(ENGR) AJIBOLA FAMUREWA
Amount Paid (N): 1M
80. ENGR AYODEJI ODEYEMI
Amount Paid (N): 1M
81. MR. ADEWALE IDOWU
Amount Paid (N): 1M
82. ENGR BUSAYO ALUKO
Amount Paid (N): 1M
83. CHIEF MUYIWA ADUROJA
Amount Paid (N): 1M
84. CHIEF ISAAC OJOFEITIMI
Amount Paid (N): 1M
85. CHIEF TUNDE AJILORE
Amount Paid (N): 1M
86. PROF WOLE AJIFOLOKUN
Amount Paid (N): 1M
87. ENGR TAYO FAJUYITAN
Amount Paid (N): 1M
88. OLORI DR OMOLOLA AROMOLARAN
Amount Paid (N): 1M
89. MRS KOFO OGUNBIYI-AJELABI
Amount paid (N): 1M
90. CHIEF MUYIWA KUPOLUYI
Amount Paid (N): 1M
91. MR BUKOLA FADIPE
Amount Paid (N): 1M
92. OBA ADETAYO HAASTRUP
Amount Paid (N): 1M
93. CHIEF (MRS) YINKA OBALEYE
Amount Paid (N): 1M
94. MR THOMAS TUNBOSUN OSOBU
Amount Paid (N): 1M
95. PROF WALE AWODIYA
Amount Paid (N): 1M
96. PROF DURO ONI
Amount Paid (N): 1M
97. DR TAYO AWODIYA
Amount Paid (N): 1M
98. MR OLAYINKA IGBAROOLA
Amount Paid (N): 1M
99. ENGR BOLA OLOWE
Amount Paid (N): 1M
100. HON. REMI OMOWAIYE
Amount Paid (N): 1M
101. JUSTICE RAKIYA HAASTRUP
Amount Paid (N): 1M
102. ESTATE OF AJIJOLA ODO-AGBEDE
Amount Paid (N): 1M
103. ESTATE OF PA JOSEPH OYELEYE ARE
Amount Paid (N): 1M
104. DR ADEWALE ALONGE
Amount Paid (N): 1M
105. HON DAYO ADEWOLE
Amount Paid (N): 1M
106. MR JOSEPH OLANIRAN OSOBU
Amount paid (N): 500K
107. MR AKINTOLA IMRAN AYODEJI
Amount paid (N): 500K
108. MR AKINOLA ISHOLA
Amount Paid (N): 500K
109. ENGR (CHIEF) DIDEOLU FALOBI
Amount Paid (N): 500K
110. ENGR OLUMAKINDE ONI
Amount Paid (N): 500K
111. DR AJIBOLA LOYE
Amount Paid (N): 500K
112. MRS BOLANLE IGBAROOLA LOYE
Amount Paid (N): 500K
113. MR SAM OLUSOLA ABIODUN
Amount Paid (N): 500K
114. MRS WURA IGBAROOLA ABIODUN
Amount Paid (N): 500K
115. MRS BOLAJOKO FALORE
Amount Paid (N): 500K
116. MRS COMFORT NIHINLOLA ABIMBOLA
Amount Paid (N): 500K
117. PRINCE ADEDOTUN AROMOLARAN
Amount Paid (N): 500K
118. HON. JUSTICE ADEDOTUN ONIBOKUN
Amount Paid (N): 500K
119. HON WALE ADEDOYIN
Amount Paid (N): 500K
120. DR OLOWOGBOYEGA OYEBADE
Amount Paid (N): 500K
TOTAL CONTRIBUTION:
N345,332,400:00
B.IGC PLATINUM DONORS
We adore the 6 Ijesa Sons and Daughters who made special contributions towards the construction of Ijesaland Geriatric Center, namely:
1. Platinum Partner 1:
MR OLASUPO SHADIYA N30M
2. Platinum Partner 2 :
ASIWAJU OLAYINKA FASUYI N30M
3. Platinum Partner 3 :
PROF ISAAC ADEWOLE N30M
4. Platinum Partner 4 :
CHIEF (MRS) OLUREMI OLOWU N30M
5. Platinum Partner 5 :
YEYE ASIWAJU (DR) MRS OLUBISI FASUYI N30M
6. Platinum Partner 6:
BOVAS & COMPANY LTD N20M
TOTAL : N170,000,000:00
C. IJESA LIVING LEGENDS
We celebrate the 20 illustrious dynasties and families in Ijesaland who registered their respective names in the delivery of this iconic project, namely;
1. Chief Jacob Olowookere Fasuyi Dynasty N3M
2. Chief Isaiah Sunday Ayeni 1010 Dynasty N1.5M
3. Pa Isaac Ojo Ajanaku N1.25M
4. Fafowora/Osue Family N1M
5. Chief David Osobu Asagidigbi Dynasty N1M
6. Chief Ogunlae Dagunduro Dynasty N1M
7. Benjamin Aina Adewole Estate N1M
8. Omole-Ajayi Oromu Dynasty N1M
9. Esho-Lasore Dynasty N1M
10. Lufadeju Royal Dynasty N1M
11. Ogunmokun Ruling Family N1M
12. Owa Haastrup Ajimoko Royal House N1M
13. Farotimi Okunade Arimoro Dynasty N1M
14. Agbeja Nla B'ofa Dynasty N1M
15. Gabriel Ojo Eso Aduroja Dynasty N1M
16. Pa. D.D. Layinka Family N1M
17. Family of Chief S. O. Thompson N1M
18. Ayeko-Falore Family N1M
19. Chief Timothy Lajoogan Dynasty N1M
20. Estate of Josiah Oni Odeyemi N1M
TOTAL: N22,750,000
D. IGC CORPORATE DONORS
Eternal gratitude to the 11 Corporate Organizations in Ijesaland who registered their respective presence in the birth of the landmark project, namely;
1. ASIWAJU YINKA FASUYI FOUNDATION (AYFF). N5,555,555
2. NATIONAL EGBE OMO OBOKUN IN NORTH AMERICA N5M
3. IJESA SPORTS CLUB N3.11M
4. THE IJESA SOCIETY N3M
5. IJESA FELATES CLUB N3M
6. IJESA FORUM. N2.6M
7. EGBE OMO OBOKUN IN NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY CHAPTER. N2.5M
8. ROOTS CLUB OF IJESALAND. N2.5M
9. REST PARK & GARDENS, ILESA. N2.5M
10. EGBE OMO OBOKUN IN BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON
N2.5M
11. ERE-IJESA COMMUNITY SONS AND DAUGHTERS N2.5M
TOTAL: N34,765,555.00
E. IGC EQUIPMENT SHIPMENT DONORS
Loads of appreciation to the 62 patriotic Ijesa Sons and Daughters who financed the shipment of N1.5B (One Billion, Five Hundred Thousand Naira) worth of medical equipment and supplies donated by Medshare Inc. USA from the USA to Nigeria, namely:
1. Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi $5,500
2. Mr Supo Shadiya $5,000
3. Engr Olusegun Okebiorun $4,000
4. Dr(Chief)Mrs Olubisi Fasuyi $3,000
5. Sir Ademola Aladekomo $3,000
6. Engr Bode Esho $3,000
7. Pa Isaac Ajanaku Estate $2,250
8. Chief Akin Akinola $2,000
9. Chief Jimoh Adebayo $2,000
10. Erelu Olusola Agbeja-Obada $2,000
11. Prof Isaac Adewole $2,000
12. Chief Babajide Olatunde-Agbeja $2,000
13. Alhaji Lateef Bakare $2,000
14. Chief Oladiran Fasuyi $1,750
15. Sir Dupe Longe $1,500
16. Prof Biodun Ilesanmi $1,500
17. Prince Oluremi Oyeyemi $1,250
18. Chief Abayomi Komolafe $1,000
19. Mrs Yemisi Iyanda $1,000
20. Prof Banji Ayoola $1,000
21. Chief (Mrs) Oluremi Olowu $1,000
22. Mr Rotimi Ogunbiyi $1,000
23. Mrs Oyindamola Olowe $1,000
24. Mr Akintoye Omole $1,000
25. Prof Adegoke Olanrewaju $1,000
26. Dr Kehinde Abereoje $1,000
27. Chief (Mrs) Dupe Ajayi Gbadebo $1,000
28. Pa Oladele Ogunbiyi Dynasty $1,000
29. Arc. Rotimi Fafowora $1,000
30. Engr Olalekan Oyeleye $1,000
31. Dr Ayo Ayeni $1,000
32. Mr Feyi Tijani $1,000
33. Mr Tony Igbaroola $1,000
34. Mrs Olubunmi Ojo $1,000
35. Mr Olufemi Esan $1,000
36. Mr Adedeji Fagbola $1,000
37. Engr Ayoola Odeyemi $1,000
38. Prof Foluso Okunmadewa $1,000
39. Chief Muyiwa Kupoluyi $1,000
40. Dr(Col) Akin Moses $1,000
41. Pastor Kolapo Moses Ajayi $1,000
42. Barr. Henry Femi Osobu $1,000
43. Mrs Dunni Komolafe $500
44. Mr Diran Apara $500
45. Dr Adebayo Iyanda $500
46. Pastor Adeoye $500
47. Mrs Morenike Owolabi $500
48. Mr Akin Adeosun $500
49. Alh. Fatai Sarumi $500
50. Mr Funso Fafowora $500
51. Pastor Olaniran Bakare $500
52. Prof Wale Awodiya $500
53. Mrs Comfort Akingbemisola $500
54. Mrs Grace Ige $500
55. Mr Adeyemi Adeola $500
56. Mr Olugbenga Ojofeitimi $500
57. Otunba Isaac Olajide $500
58. Mr Ashaolu Adeboye $500
59. Dr Johnson Komolafe $500
60. Prince Ezekiel Lufadeju $500
61. Hon Justice Adedotun Onibokun $500
62. Mr Fatai Oladimeji $330
TOTAL: $79,580
May our land continue to experience monumental development for the unprecedented growth and advancement of our socioeconomic infrastructure and our people.
Happy 4th Establishment Anniversary to both the Ijesaland Geriatric Center, Ilesa and University of Ilesa, Ilesa.
L'aiye Ajimoko III Ire La Nwa, Ire La Nri, Ire Ire La Nwa Ire!
E-signed:
Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi,
The Asiwaju Of Ijesaland,
The Chairman of ICDA,
Oke Baba Okuta Villa Ilesa,
31st March, 2026.
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