FOMWAN Felicitates with Yidiat as Otun Agbesinga of Ile-Oluji
It was a moment of joy for the Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) as they celebrated one of their members in Ile-Oluji, Mrs. Yidiat Najimudeen, who has been coronated as the Otun Agbesinga Obirin of Ile-Oluji Kingdom in the Ile-Oluji Oke Igbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria.
The event, which attracted a large crowd, was held yesterday Saturday, December 14th ,2024 at the Odundun Town Hall, Ile-Oluji.
Among the seven individuals who were coronated, Yidiat stood out as the only female, with the other six being men.
The State Amirah (President) of the association, Alhaja Medinat Omikunle, expressed satisfaction with Yidiat’s personality, saying that she would perform beyond expectations. “She is a woman of caliber who has been a pillar for the association within her kingdom. We are very proud of her and had to reschedule many of our engagements to celebrate her,” Omikunle said.
She prayed that Allah grant her more strength and the ability to contribute her quota to the development of Islam in her kingdom, the state, and the country at large. “May Allah grant her good health and many years of prosperity,” she added.
Also, the State Chairman of the Humanitarian and Community Development Committee, Alhaja Rafat Momoh, expressed happiness that FOMWAN is doing great work in the communities, local governments, and the state at large. Momoh, who is a member of the state Board of Advisers, urged other Muslim women to emulate the good virtues of past leaders whose vision for the establishment of the association achieved the expected goals.
“FOMWAN is a formidable association with a structure in place and has been impacting the lives of women in the nooks and crannies of the state, the country, and the world at large.”
In a brief chat, Alhaja Najimudeen expressed optimism about meeting the challenges ahead of her with Allah’s grace and mercy.
In his royal speech, Oba (Dr.) Adetimehin urged people to be more patient with the present economic situation, saying that things will return to normal, as developed countries have once gone through similar challenges.
He also expressed appreciation for the Chief Imam and conveyed his happiness for him. “Those coronated today expressed joy and satisfaction, and we pray that Allah continues to answer their prayers.”
Alhaji Abdul Yekini Ayolo, who gave a short lecture, urged the audience to fear Allah and spend in the way of Islam for a better life in the hereafter.
Other individuals who were coronated at the event include Alhaji Ibrahim Azeez Akinniranye as the Balogun of Ile-Oluji Kingdom, Alhaji Yaya Subair as the Aare Musulumi of Ile-Oluji Kingdom, Alhaji Jimoh Adeoye as the Seriki Adini of Ile-Oluji, and Mr. Yusuf Agunbiade as the Otun Balogun Adinni of Ile-Oluji Kingdom.
Many important personalities were present at the occasion, including the Jegun Olu-Ekun and Paramount Ruler of Ile-Oluji Kingdom, Oba (Dr.) Julius Oluwolor Olufsderin Adetimehin FIN, FCE; the Lisa of Ile-Oluji Kingdom, High Chief (SUV) Fagbamiye A.A.A.; Chief Omam of Oke-Oluji Kingdom, Sheikh Alhaji Abdus Salam Amudaniyu Omiata; Naibul Imam of Ile-Oluji, Sheikh Alhaji Ismail Akewusola; and Comrade Olusola Dage, who was the chairman of the day.
Also in attendance was Alhaja Toyeebat Odukoya, who was the chairperson of the day, among many others.
