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 6 July 1966 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 current Olowo of Owo and Ruler of Owo Land in Ondo State, Nigeria.[1] He was crowned king in 2019, following the death of his predecessor, Oba Folagbade Olateru Olagbegi III. His father, Oba Adekola Ogunoye II, had also ruled as Olowo of Owo from 1968 until his passing in 1992.
On 14 December 2019, Ogunoye was ceremonially crowned as a paramount Yoruba King of Owo in a traditional royal ceremony in Ondo State. At the event, he was presented with the staff of office by Governor Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, a presentation that marked the beginning of his reign and his role within the leadership structure of Ondo State.[2][3][4]
Early career
Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye was born on 6 July 1966, into the regal family of Owo. His father, Oba Adekola Ogunoye II, preceded him, as he served as the Olowo of Owo from 1968 to 1992.[5] Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye 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 to the throne he worked in public service, including his role as a director of finance in Ondo State.[7]
The Crown Call
After he was appointed 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[10]:
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 of the 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.[11]
- 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 in 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 the Ondo State Media Award.[12]
References
- ^ "Ajibade emerges new Olowo of Owo on 12th July, 2019". The Punch. 12 July 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
- ^ "Akeredolu Presents Staff Of Office To Olowo Of Owo". Channels News Tv. Channels News. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- ^ Olokode, Ibukunoluwa (18 March 2022). "Who Was Lady Oyinkansola Abayomi?". The Republic. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Abiola, Halima (13 July 2019). "Prince Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye Emerges Olowo-Elect". The Loyal Nigerian Lawyer. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "Between Olateru Olagbegi, Michael Ajasin and Obafemi Awolowo: The true story of Owo". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 28 September 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ "Ogunoye Installed as New Olowo Of Owo". Nigerian Tribune. 23 August 2019. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
- ^ "Ondo Director Of Finance, Gbadegesin Ogunoye Emerges Olowo-Designate". Daily Trust. 14 July 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
- ^ "Akeredolu appoints 27 new Permanent Secretaries, 3 Tutors-General". Premium Times. 17 July 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ "Ogunoye Emerges New Olowo Of Owo". Channels News Tv. Channels News. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
- ^ "History as Olowo of Owo unveils Global Repackaging Plan, Economic Gains - Ondo Online". ondoonline.com. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 1 September 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "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.