Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland Becomes GCII, MPII Grand Commander
Donates 10 Million Naira , Van to CCII
The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes ( CCII) , has decorated the Aare Muslim of YorubaLand, Edo and Delta, Alhaji Dawud Akinola Makanjuola as the Grand Commander of Ibadan Culture ( GCIC ) and Most Patriotic Ibadan Indigene ( MPII).
The CCII Executive Council led by its President General, Barrister Ajeniyi Ajewole , On Sunday , conferred the honor on Aare Makanjuola, popularly known as De- Damak .
Present at the event were the Deputy Governor of Oyo state, Barrister Adebayo Lawal, Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Iyabo Yerima, former Governor of Ogun State , Senator Ibikunle Amosun, Chief Imam of Ibadan, Sheikh Abdulganiy Agbotomokekere and Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) , Oyo state Chapter, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju Others were National Deputy Chairman (south) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, Alhaji Hazeem Gbolarumi, former Nigerian Ambassador, Ibironke Adefowope, Chief Nureni Akanbi, members of the Olubadan in-council, Alhaji Asimiyu Ariori Ibadan Mogajis amongst others .
Speaking on the occasion, CCII President General, Barrister Ajewole, extolled the life of Aare Makanjuola, describing him as a proud and illustrious son of Ibadanland, who exemplifies a typical Yoruba ‘omoluabi ethos’.
Barrister Ajewole maintained that Alhaji Makanjuola was honored as a result of his many years of selfless commitment to the advancement and projection of Ibadan culture and traditional heritage.
He noted that the award were the two highest honor the body could bestow on any indigene of Ibadan origin.
Former Governor of Ogun State , Senator Ibikunle Amosun, who spoke through Mr. Wale Ogunyomade , said that Alhaji Makanjuola has distinguished himself as successful business mogul who’s selfless commitments to the development of the Ibadaland cannot be overemphasized.
Several speakers in their goodwill messages, described the honor bestowed on Alhaji Makanjuola as well deserved, stressing the need for all sons and daughters of Ibadan origin to continue to promote and project its tradition and cultural heritage.
Responding , Alhaji Makanjuola, expressed appreciation to the CCII for bestowing the highest honor of the body on him.
He assured that he would continue to play his part in the advancement of Ibadanland and service of humanity.
As part of his continuous support for the CCII, Alhaji Makanjuola donated a brand new Van and a cash donation of 10 million naira.
