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OTUNBA FUNSO ITEOLA AJAYI

Otunba Funso Iteola Ajayi, the Agba Akin of Ijebu Ife and Otunba Arijeloye of Ijebu derives his title from his maternal root, the Adelaja family of Ipamuren (Pemu yemu) and Idowa. He is in many ways symbolic of the Ajayi Jegede Family of their many attributes, he is perhaps best known for his indefatigable commitment to family, groups and society and his deep broad sense of humour. Little wonder that he has been and still remains the Olori Ebi of the Ajayi Jegede Family, which he has managed, for many years as General Secretary for 40 years to foster a unity of purpose and a self-less commitment to the welfare of all the members in all works of life, in sickness and in health, in poverty and in wealth.

He is the Arijeloye of Ijebu Land But his energies transit beyond the family circle, he is a Past-President of Omo Olu-Iwa Club (having attended Olu-Iwa College, Ijebu-Ode, from 1954-1958); a Past Chairman of Moderates Club; and a member of both Island Club and Yoruba Tennis Clubs, Lagos and lkeja Country Club Also General Sec of Club 38 for all those born in 1938 whose members include Alafin of Oyo Oba Tejuoso ,Chief Jubunor the globe trotter, Chief Olu Falomo PC lsland Club etc

Past President of Christian Companion of St Peters Church Faji Lagos and a member of Fountain of Hope Society, Cathedral Church of Our-Saviour, Ijebu-Ode, 1st Alaga of Egbe Bobayo amongst a host of others. Community service is not neglected by Otunba Arijeloye, he was a member of the Awujale Palace Building Committee where he also served on its technical Sub-Committee.

His nomination to serve on the Palace Building committee and his level of performance is not unconnected with Otunba Funso Ajayi’s basic training. He studied at Northern Polytechnic, London (1961-1966) where he got a Diploma in Electronics and Radio Engineering. He broadened his experience in administration by working at the Nigerian Railways Corporation between 1958 and 1961, and his technical education by service in the Federal Ministry of Transport and Aviation between 1966 and 1969. He joined the Nigerian Army as a Signal Officer in 1979.

So much was packed in his ten years of service in the Army – with courses at Royal School of Signals, Bradford, UK; Nigeria Military Training School, Jaji; Nigerian Institute of Management; University of Laval, Quebec, Canada. His onerous responsibilities included being a Technical Instructor at the Nigeria Army School of Signals; Deputy Commander of the 2 Division Signal Regiment; Commanding Officer at the Signals Technical workshops etc.

Those energies, knowledge and experience finally exploded on the private sector, with successful impression in rural electrification projects, building construction and hospitality – his newest project is F&G Hotel and Suites.

Otunba Funso Iteola Ajayi, Otunba Arijeloye of Ijebu is happily married and blessed with many children.

Incidentally, he shares an anniversary with our revered Father, Kabiyesi Alayeluwa, Oba Dr. S. K. Adetona, Ogbagba II, as he was exactly 22 years old on the 13th of April, 1960 when d Royal Father was enthroned.

Ms Dolapo Cole

Dolapo is an experienced and innovative Lawyer with a passion and dedication to justice.  She is a mother and a director of a legal practice firm in the UK.  She has practice as a solicitor of the Supreme Court England and Wales for the last 22 years, specialising in Criminal Defence work.  Dolapo has helped a lot of the underprivileged in her career by undertaking a lots of pro bono work and giving free legal advice to charities.  At this stage in her life she will like to give back to her country of birth by helping the underprivileged.

Mr Seyi Ajayi

Seyi Ajayi is a graduate in Aeronautic engineering with Pilot Studies. He has had a passion for soaring the skies from a young age, which he has succeeded by achieving his commercial pilot’s licence. Seyi also is blessed with an entrepreneurial mindset like his forefathers, building a successful and thriving entertainment business from the ground up. Through his hard work has become a sort after DJ playing at famous festivals in England & Europe. His drive and dedication continue to inspire and influence many individuals.

Ms Sola Ajayi

Sola Ajayi has a Master’s in Conflict, Security and Development. Who tackles and investigates the Human rights injustice that occurs globally at a renowned Law firm in England. She began her career by studying Law with American Studies at a top University in the United Kingdom. Her aim in life is to continue to change the world for the better. She has advised the United Nations at the International Conference on Women’s Empowerment on Women’s Peace and Security issues in fulfilling this aim. A humanitarian at the core, she seeks to empower women with the use of law and develop policies that better aid society.