Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III

Olowo Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III
Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III
Ogunoye during Igogo 2020 Festival in Owo
Olowo of Owo
Reign	2019 – present
Predecessor	Folagbade Olateru Olagbegi III
Born	Ajibade (1966-07-06) 6 July 1966 (age 59) Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria
Spouse	Olori Olanike Ogunoye
Father	Adekola Ogunoye II
Mother	Olori Adenike Yeyesa Ogunoye
Occupation	King. Olowo of Owo

Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III is the Olowo of Owo and Ruler of Owo Land in Ondo State, Nigeria. ^[1] He became the Olowo after his father, Oba Adekola Ogunoye II, who held the title from 1968, until his death in 1992. On December 14, 2019, Ogunoye was formally installed as a traditional ruler in a significant ceremony in Ondo State. The event marked the beginning of his reign as he was presented with the staff of office by Governor Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu. This symbolic act affirmed Ogunoye's authority and leadership within his community. The presentation marked the formal start of his reign and symbolized his role within the traditional leadership structure of Ondo State. ^{[2] [3] [4]}

Early career

Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye was born on July 6, 1966, into the royal family of Owo. His father, Oba Adekola Ogunoye II, was the [[Olowo of Owo] ^[5] He studied law at the Nigerian Law School in Abuja and was called to the Nigerian Bar, qualifying as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. ^[6] Before ascending the throne, he worked in public service, including as a director of finance in Ondo State. ^[7]

The Crown Call

After his appointment as permanent secretary, ^[8] Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III left the civil service to ascend to the throne as the 32nd Olowo of Owo. ^[9] Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III stated:

Though, there is no single manufacturing industry in Owo, the Igogo festival will be exploited by attracting huge visitors to pour in and spend their money, thereby boosting the local economy

— Igogo Festival Repackaged, Holds In Owo, Independent Newspaper

Affiliations

• Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria (I.P.A.N.).
• Nigeria Institute of Management (N.I.M.).
• Institute of Industrialists and Corporate Administrators.
• Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (C.I.P.M.N.).
• Fellow Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (I.C.M.C.).

Awards

• An honorary degree of a doctorate in Public Administration (D.P.A.) by the West African Union University Institute, Cotonou, Benin Republic. ^[10]
• Face of fatherhood in Africa Awards by the C.Y.I.A.P. Network in collaboration with Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo.
• Honour for Good Works and Leadership Proficiency by Abuja-based Spill Magazine.
• Owo Progressive Association, Kano Award of Excellence for Outstanding Commitment and Exemplary Leadership.
• RATTAWU NTA, Ibadan Award of Most Outstanding Personality and Integrity.
• Grand Patron Royal Class '79.
• Grand Patron, Law Students Association, Achievers University.
• Patron-Great Conqueror's Club of Nigeria.
• De-Emerald Award of Excellence on Humanitarian Services.
• Merit Award – Royal Sports Personality.
• PAN-African Leadership Transparent Centre Abuja-Excellence Leadership.
• P.M.A.N.- Performing Musician Association of Nigeria Owo Chapter The Most Peaceful King.
• Life Patron, Ekiti State University (E.K.S.U.) Alumni Association.
• Chairman, Advisory Board of the college, Margaret Mosunmola College of Health Science and Technology Owo Ondo State.
• Royal Patron Bar Association Akure Branch.
• Royal Patron Bar Association Owo Branch.
• Ondo State Royal Leadership Personality of the Year by Ondo State Media Award. ^[11]

References

1. "Ajibade emerges new Olowo of Owo on 12th July, 2019". Punch Newspaper. 12 July 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
2. "Akeredolu Presents Staff Of Office To Olowo Of Owo". Channels News Tv. Channels News. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
3. Olokode, Ibukunoluwa (18 March 2022). "Who Was Lady Oyinkansola Abayomi?". The Republic. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
4. Abiola, Halima (13 July 2019). "Prince Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye Emerges Olowo-Elect". The Loyal Nigerian Lawyer. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
5. "Between Olateru Olagbegi, Michael Ajasin and Obafemi Awolowo: The true story of Owo". Vanguard News. 28 September 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
6. "Ogunoye Installed as New Olowo Of Owo". Tribune News. 23 August 2019. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
7. "Ondo Director Of Finance, Gbadegesin Ogunoye Emerges Olowo-Designate". Daily Trust. 14 July 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
8. "Akeredolu appoints 27 new Permanent Secretaries, 3 Tutors-General". Premium Times Nigeria. Premium Times. 17 July 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
9. "Ogunoye Emerges New Olowo Of Owo". Channels News Tv. Channels News. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
10. "Olowo Shines in Cotonou in Republic of Benin as He Bags Honorary Doctorate Degree in Public Administration from the West African Union University Institute". The Top News. 23 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
11. "Ondo State Media Awards '21: Awardees speak, describe award recognition as non-stop service to humanity". News Digest. 26 July 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021.