NADECO frontline member becomes Baagbimo of Owu Kingdom
A frontline member of National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), United Kingdom Chapter, Chief Michael Kolawole Ogunseye has been installed as Baagbimo of Owu Kingdom, a ceremony held at the palace of Olowu of Owu Kingdom in Oke-Ago-Owu, Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital
Penpushing reports that Ogunseye who flew in from United Kingdom with his wife Chief (Mrs) Toyin Ogunseye for the installation who was also installed as Yeye Baagbimo of Owu Kingdom were accompanied by family, friends and other well-wishers.
The Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba (Prof) Saka Matemilola accompanied by his two Oloris and notable Owu Chiefs presented the duo with their certificates amidst loud ovation and fanfare which rented the palace.
Penpushing further reports that Ogunseye on receipt of certificate expressed joy on the installation and assured the monarch about his readiness and genuine determination in contributing positively to development of the entire Owu community
The train of the celebrants later moved to Abeokuta Sports Club located along Presidential Boulevard, beside Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), where guests were equally entertained, winning and dining, with two notable musicians-Busola and Her Glorious band and Ogodo Egbega on band stand.
Penpushing also reports that the royal fathers of the reception Oba Reuben Sogaolu of Orile-Imo and Oba Adedayo Okubena (Eleruwon of Eruwon) in their separate remarks pointed out that the installation of the Ogunseyes was a call to service.
The traditional rulers commended Ogunseye for his known philanthropic gestures, adding that they were glad to be part of the epoch ceremony and encouraged the couple on need to contribute their quota to developmental growth of the community
Penpushing reports that Baagbimo of Owu Kingdom is from the Abuye family compound, Totoro, Owu, Abeokuta, and he is the son of late Madam Janet Ibiyemi Ashabi Ogunseye, and the Asiwaju of Gbagura Christians, as well as Akinlagun of Egba Christians.
The new High Chief was ordained Evangelist in 1998 by Baptist Church Evangelical Mission in United Kingdom and was a Warranty Manager and BP Oil and Gas as Offshore Accountant in the United Kingdom
Penpushing further reports that he was a member of June 12 Alliance in the United Kingdom during the struggle for democracy in Nigeria, while in 1990 formed a human rights group called Justice for Nigeria, the group assisted many Nigerians that seek political asylum in the United Kingdom against the military rule junta
The Owu chief who has received local and international awards for his humanitarian works in Africa, is a member of Labour Party in United Kingdom, and recently received Phd in leadership from Priesthood Leadership Development Initiative in 2024, while he is currently Chairman of Solace Drugs Abuse and Mental Health Advocacy Group under Oba Saka Matemilola Foundation
Penpushing also reports that notable personalities at the occasion include Prof Olusesi Obateye International Coordinator of Priesthood Leadership Development Initiative incorporated, Prince Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji(Founder Penpushing Media), Alhaji Salau(retired Permanent Secretary), Yemi Oke (Senior Advocate of Nigeria), Seyi Oladimeji(Director Ogun State Ministry of Information) and Chief Festus Kehinde(Former General Manager, Ogun State Television), as well as members of Abeokuta Sports Club among others
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