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Former Reps Deputy Minority Whip, Hon Adekoya, Bags Aare Musulimi Title in Ogun State

By Mike Odiakose, Abuja

Multiple-award winning former Deputy Minority Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon Adesegun Abdel-Majid Adekoya, has been Confered with the prestige title of Aare Musulimi (Leader) of Ibipe Land, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State.

In the letter of offer dated 10 July, 2025, the Ibipe Muslim Community said they arrived at the decision to confer the title on Hon Adekoya based on the conclusion of several meetings of all Muslims in Ibipe quarter.

The appointment letter which was signed by Hon. Bakare Jimoh Olutade, Chairman of Chieftaincy Committee; Alfa Alowolodu Jimoh Sunmola, Secretary of Chieftaincy Committee and Alhaji Abdulfatai Igunlana, Chairman of Ibipe Mustin Community, they lauded the contributions of Hon Adekoya to the growth of the community and prayed for Allah’s guidance for him “at all times in every step taken to promote Islam.”

Hon Adekoya is reported to have financed and facilitated several developmental projects in Ogun State before, during and after his tenure in the National Assembly.

Part of the letter of notification and appointment as Aare Musulimi of Ibipe Land reads: “In the name of the almighty Allah the Beneficent and the Merciful, the first and the last, worthy to be praised and blessings of Allah be upon the noble Prophet Muhammad (SAW), his household and followers till the day of resurrection.

“By the reports of conclusion of several meeting all Muslims in Ibipe quarter, the entire members of the above named Muslim community have unanimously agreed to offer you the chieftaincy post as Aare Musulumi of Ibipe Land, Ago-Iwoye.

“By the grace of the almighty Allah we believe your relentless efforts to the development of Islam will increase and solidify your fore father contributions.

“We are looking forward for an acceptance Ietter to show your interest, and we wish you Allah’s guidance at all times in every step taken to promote Islam. Amin.”

Only recently a fresh graduate medical doctor from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, Dr Ogunmakinju Oluwaseun, in an open letter expressed touching appreciation to Hon Abdel-Majid Adekoya for the full sponsorship of his university education.

The former House of Representatives Deputy Minority Leader is the founder of Prince Abdel-Majid Foundation (PAM Foundation), a non-governmental organisation engaged in uplifting Nigerians, especially the less privileged, children, youths and women.

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