Centenary Celebration: Ajimobi, Adeduntan Extol Olubadan’s Virtue

. Pure Mind Is Secret Of His Long Life-Ajimobi

.He is a rare gem-Adeduntan

 

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has attributed the 100 years of existence of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Samuel Odulana, Odugade 1, to his pure heart that is devoid of hatred to his fellow man.

He made this known at a church service held to mark the monarch’s birthday held at the St. Peters Aremo, Ibadan.

According to him, Oba Odulana harboured no hatred or bitterness against anyone and asked the present generation of Nigerians to learn a critical lesson from his life.

“Those who knew him, even pre-his ascendancy to the throne, speak eloquently about a man who typifies honour and nobility. He has an attachment to the place of humanity in the scheme of things. Perhaps in the fact that Kabiyesi constantly ventilates his heart from the consuming fire of bitterness towards his fellow man and his sworn avowal to always do good to everyone can be found the secret of his longevity. We all have one lesson or the other to learn from this purification of the heart from the cancer of hatred,” he said.

While extolling Oba Odulana as a gentleman and a man of honour, he said the monarch typified the Yoruba classification of a honourable man.

“In the Olubadan is a demonstration of the elusive concept of Omoluabi. The Omoluabi, for the purpose of clarification, is that man who carries nobility, human goodness and trust around him like a pouch. With Kabiyesi, you know where you stand as he does not suffer fools gladly.

“In him you find the discipline of a trained soldier, the consummate nobility of a gentleman and the astuteness of a man of honour. His own politics transcended the type found on the streets today; it was the politics of a statesman. To a statesman like him, politics could not be worth its salt until it transforms the lives of the collective citizenry and repositions society on the path of transformation,” the governor said.

Ajimobi also extolled the Olubadan as one of the first sets of people to acknowledge the urban renewal initiative of his administration.

“As a fitting demonstration of his acknowledgement of our effort in this regard, Kabiyesi bestowed on me the traditional title of Atunluse of Ibadanland, the remodeler/beautifier of Ibadanland. This was at a time when our political opponents were throwing tantrums at us for deeming it fit to take away the dirt of Ibadan and regain us the global respect of a modern economy,” he said.

Governor Ajimobi also lauded President Goodluck Jonathan whom he said would have been at the centenary celebration but for the unfortunate tragedy that befell the nation earlier in the day.

Also speaking on the centenary anniversary of Olubadan; the Publisher of Nigerian Alert newspaper; Dr Azeez Popoola Adeduntan described Olubadan as a rare gem for this generation.

Adeduntan in a press release said the centenary anniversary of Olubadan of Ibadanland is a great joy for every son and daughter of Ibadanland.

“The centenary anniversary of Olubadan is indeed a thing of joy for every one of us. The fact that Olubadan is now 100 years and is still very much active is something we should all be happy about. I use this medium to congratulate our father on the centenary celebration and I pray that God will continue to be with him in all his endeavours.

U.S Agog As Adeduntan Launches DAPAF International Chapter

Saturday 26th of May, 2012, was indeed a remarkable day for millions of Nigerians both at home and in the Diaspora. It was a day when one of the world’s finest vascular surgeons, Dr Azeez Popoola Adeduntan left scalpels, scissors, forceps, retractors and even the operating room to attend to another venture aimed at saving lives and bringing succor to the less privileged individuals both in Nigeria and United States of America.

It was a day when Nigerians and Americans from all walks of life converged to launch the much publicized Non Government Organization known as Dr Azeez Popoola Adeduntan Foundation (DAPAF). The foundation according to the Founder and Initiator, Dr Azeez Popoola Adeduntan was set up exclusively for healthcare delivery, charitable medical, scientific and educational purposes; for disadvantaged individuals in Nigeria and the USA, regardless of tribe, sex, religion or national origin.

While speaking at the event, Dr Adeduntan, who was also the gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party in the 2011 election in Oyo State, stated that the motive for setting up the foundation is to provide assistance to the less privileged individuals both in Nigeria and United States of America where the international chapter of the NGO is situated.

 In his word: “The foundation shall at all times be operated exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c) (3) of the USA Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and in compliance with the extant statutes governing Non Governmental Organization (NGO), by the Corporate Affairs Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

He added that all contributions to the foundation are 100% tax deductible in both Nigeria and the USA, saying that our Tax ID number in the USA is 45-2747496 and in Nigeria, it is CAC/IT/NO 51288."

According to him, a Nigerian Prosthetist resident in the State of New Jersey has volunteered to come to Nigeria to distribute prosthesis (artificial legs) to amputees free of charge, regardless of tribe or religion, as long as they can get to Ibadan office of DAPAF.

“Nigerian vascular Surgeon resident in the State of North Carolina has also pledged to provide free surgical service to any Nigerian as long as the patient can reach DAPAF office in Ibadan; same with a white Cardio-thoracic surgeon, Nigerian Neuro-surgeon, Cardio-thoracic Surgeons, Nephrologists (kidney doctors), Cardiologists(Heart specialists), Nurses and so many others.”

He further stated that doctors in Nigeria, resident in and outside Ibadan have also pledged material and professional support to the foundation, including orthopedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, gynecologists and general practitioners.

“DAPAF is an eternal foundation, not episodic medical missions, carried out by individuals and some State governments to hoodwink Nigerians with political charade, as the initiator-Dr.Adeduntan, will be on the field and an active participant in all foundation efforts.

According to him, the best way for any well meaning government to improve the health care of her citizens is to maintain and promote primary care as well as health centers and upgrade the hospital systems to international standards for optimum care.

“Any patient that DAPAF-Nigeria cannot take care of locally, will be transported to

DAPAF-USA in Atlanta for care in the USA, he stated.

He therefore urged all individuals who have excelled in their chosen professions to support DAPAF in giving back to humanity both in Nigeria and the USA.

“Donate your expertise, time, materials and funds. All are tax deductible in the USA and Nigeria as evidenced by our Tax ID in the USA and Nigeria provided above. Neither government, nor individuals can do it alone."Siddon Look" is not an option. Let us stop complaining about Nigeria. Together, we can make Nigeria and our world, a better place.”

While speaking at the event the  Consular General of Nigeria in Atlanta, Ambassador Geoffrey Taneilabe commended Dr Adeduntan for the gesture, urging all to support the foundation, which he said will go a long way in providing the needed assistance to all less privileged individuals both in Nigeria and  the United States of America.The launching which took place at Dorothy C. Benson Center, 6500 Vernon Woods Drive, Sandy Springs, G.A 30328 also had in attendance other eminent personalities from all walks of life who have distinguished themselves in their various professions.

Also speaking, the wife of the Founder and Initiator of

DAPAF, Mrs Simbiat Adeduntan equally commended Dr. Adeduntan and also urged everybody present at the event to support the foundation in whatever way they can.

“Together we can save Nigeria from the precipice and the gathering clouds. Nobody or government can do it alone. No matter how long we stay in USA, Britain, France, Italy, etc, naturalized or not; we will always remain foreigners and Nigerians. Our Motherland remains forever Nigeria”.

Notable eminent personalities in attendance at the launching were Ambassador & Mrs Geoffrey Teneilabe, Consular General of Nigeria in Atlanta, Mr. Ruphus.Oladapo, Civil.Engineer, Dr.Macham, President Hausa and Plateau group of Nigerians in the USA, Mr. Niki Adeseye, Computer analyst, Professor Kasim Lekan Ali, Head of Business Administration

Clarke Atlanta University. Atlanta, Isiaka Lawal, Business man, Ms Hariet Obiefule, Nurse, Professor,Olugbenga Olatidoye, Professor of Architecture Clarke Atlanta University.Atlanta, Mr. J Adesakin, Civil Engineer, Dr. Ola Akintade, Physician, Dr. Julius Ajayi, Consultant Physician, Mr. Adedamola G. Afonja, Scientist at Emory University, Atlanta, Mr Tunde Nuga, Civil Engineer, Mr .Femi Akindele, Civil Engineer, Mr Emmanuel Opanuga, Civil Engineer, Mr. Omotayo Idowu, Civil Engineer, Mr. Emmanuel Olaleye, Civil Engineer, Dr. Mathew Akintade, Director Trinity Dialysis Center, Atlanta, Chief &Mrs Sasona, Prosthetist, Mr .Segun Kenny, Civil.Engineer, Bosede Ajayi, Nurse Practitioner, Mr. Anthony Ogbe, Deputy Consul General, Nigeria Mission, Atlanta, Celine Akoh, Pharmacist, Dr. Eugenia George (PHD),School Administrator and Immediate Past President Nigeria Women Organization (NWAG), Mr. John Baiyewu, Civil Engineer, Mrs Baiyewu, Nurse, Mrs. Victoria Abbatutu, Nurse, Dr. Ernest Coker, Consultant Physician.

Others include Mrs Tony Anukan, Nurse, Mr & Mrs Olori, Civil Engineer, Mr & Mrs Bernard J. Sopko, Retirees, Mr & Mrs Adefi, Retirees, Dr & Mrs Akiniyi, PASTOR, Mrs. Omotolani Osikoya, NURSE, Dr & Mrs Isaac Elegbe, Microbiologist, Barrister, Rilwan Adeduntan, Attorney At Law, Assistant District Attorney, Boston, Massachusettes, Dr. Ganiyat Adeduntan, Doctor of Nursing Practice, MASS General Hospital, Boston Massachusettes, Mr. Banji Oladeji, Electrical Engineer, Mrs Margaret Binitie, Nurse, Dr & Mrs Fariyike, Consultant Nephrologists, Dr & Mrs Emmanuel Shoyola, Consultant Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Dr.Jonathan Nwiloh, Consultant Cardio-thoracic Surgeon, Atlanta, Mr and Mrs Fatai Oyejobi.-Electronic/Electrical Engineer, Mr Matthew Adegbite (CPA), Accountant, Mr. Sunday Adekeye.(CPA) Accountant.and others too numerous to mention.

The Nigeria chapter of the Foundation -DAPAF-Nigeria will be launched very soon in Ibadan.

U.S Agog As Adeduntan Launches DAPAF International Chapter

Saturday 26th of May, 2012, was indeed a remarkable day for millions of Nigerians both at home and in the Diaspora. It was a day when one of the world’s finest vascular surgeons, Dr Azeez Popoola Adeduntan left scalpels, scissors, forceps, retractors and even the operating room to attend to another venture aimed at saving lives and bringing succor to the less privileged individuals both in Nigeria and United States of America.

It was a day when Nigerians and Americans from all walks of life converged to launch the much publicized Non Government Organization known as Dr Azeez Popoola Adeduntan Foundation (DAPAF). The foundation according to the Founder and Initiator, Dr Azeez Popoola Adeduntan was set up exclusively for healthcare delivery, charitable medical, scientific and educational purposes; for disadvantaged individuals in Nigeria and the USA, regardless of tribe, sex, religion or national origin.

While speaking at the event, Dr Adeduntan, who was also the gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party in the 2011 election in Oyo State, stated that the motive for setting up the foundation is to provide assistance to the less privileged individuals both in Nigeria and United States of America where the international chapter of the NGO is situated.

 In his word: “The foundation shall at all times be operated exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c) (3) of the USA Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and in compliance with the extant statutes governing Non Governmental Organization (NGO), by the Corporate Affairs Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

He added that all contributions to the foundation are 100% tax deductible in both Nigeria and the USA, saying that our Tax ID number in the USA is 45-2747496 and in Nigeria, it is CAC/IT/NO 51288."

According to him, a Nigerian Prosthetist resident in the State of New Jersey has volunteered to come to Nigeria to distribute prosthesis (artificial legs) to amputees free of charge, regardless of tribe or religion, as long as they can get to Ibadan office of DAPAF.

“Nigerian vascular Surgeon resident in the State of North Carolina has also pledged to provide free surgical service to any Nigerian as long as the patient can reach DAPAF office in Ibadan; same with a white Cardio-thoracic surgeon, Nigerian Neuro-surgeon, Cardio-thoracic Surgeons, Nephrologists (kidney doctors), Cardiologists(Heart specialists), Nurses and so many others.”

He further stated that doctors in Nigeria, resident in and outside Ibadan have also pledged material and professional support to the foundation, including orthopedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, gynecologists and general practitioners.

“DAPAF is an eternal foundation, not episodic medical missions, carried out by individuals and some State governments to hoodwink Nigerians with political charade, as the initiator-Dr.Adeduntan, will be on the field and an active participant in all foundation efforts.

According to him, the best way for any well meaning government to improve the health care of her citizens is to maintain and promote primary care as well as health centers and upgrade the hospital systems to international standards for optimum care.

“Any patient that DAPAF-Nigeria cannot take care of locally, will be transported to

DAPAF-USA in Atlanta for care in the USA, he stated.

He therefore urged all individuals who have excelled in their chosen professions to support DAPAF in giving back to humanity both in Nigeria and the USA.

“Donate your expertise, time, materials and funds. All are tax deductible in the USA and Nigeria as evidenced by our Tax ID in the USA and Nigeria provided above. Neither government, nor individuals can do it alone."Siddon Look" is not an option. Let us stop complaining about Nigeria. Together, we can make Nigeria and our world, a better place.”

While speaking at the event the  Consular General of Nigeria in Atlanta, Ambassador Geoffrey Taneilabe commended Dr Adeduntan for the gesture, urging all to support the foundation, which he said will go a long way in providing the needed assistance to all less privileged individuals both in Nigeria and  the United States of America.The launching which took place at Dorothy C. Benson Center, 6500 Vernon Woods Drive, Sandy Springs, G.A 30328 also had in attendance other eminent personalities from all walks of life who have distinguished themselves in their various professions.

Also speaking, the wife of the Founder and Initiator of

DAPAF, Mrs Simbiat Adeduntan equally commended Dr. Adeduntan and also urged everybody present at the event to support the foundation in whatever way they can.

“Together we can save Nigeria from the precipice and the gathering clouds. Nobody or government can do it alone. No matter how long we stay in USA, Britain, France, Italy, etc, naturalized or not; we will always remain foreigners and Nigerians. Our Motherland remains forever Nigeria”.

Notable eminent personalities in attendance at the launching were Ambassador & Mrs Geoffrey Teneilabe, Consular General of Nigeria in Atlanta, Mr. Ruphus.Oladapo, Civil.Engineer, Dr.Macham, President Hausa and Plateau group of Nigerians in the USA, Mr. Niki Adeseye, Computer analyst, Professor Kasim Lekan Ali, Head of Business Administration

Clarke Atlanta University. Atlanta, Isiaka Lawal, Business man, Ms Hariet Obiefule, Nurse, Professor,Olugbenga Olatidoye, Professor of Architecture Clarke Atlanta University.Atlanta, Mr. J Adesakin, Civil Engineer, Dr. Ola Akintade, Physician, Dr. Julius Ajayi, Consultant Physician, Mr. Adedamola G. Afonja, Scientist at Emory University, Atlanta, Mr Tunde Nuga, Civil Engineer, Mr .Femi Akindele, Civil Engineer, Mr Emmanuel Opanuga, Civil Engineer, Mr. Omotayo Idowu, Civil Engineer, Mr. Emmanuel Olaleye, Civil Engineer, Dr. Mathew Akintade, Director Trinity Dialysis Center, Atlanta, Chief &Mrs Sasona, Prosthetist, Mr .Segun Kenny, Civil.Engineer, Bosede Ajayi, Nurse Practitioner, Mr. Anthony Ogbe, Deputy Consul General, Nigeria Mission, Atlanta, Celine Akoh, Pharmacist, Dr. Eugenia George (PHD),School Administrator and Immediate Past President Nigeria Women Organization (NWAG), Mr. John Baiyewu, Civil Engineer, Mrs Baiyewu, Nurse, Mrs. Victoria Abbatutu, Nurse, Dr. Ernest Coker, Consultant Physician.

Others include Mrs Tony Anukan, Nurse, Mr & Mrs Olori, Civil Engineer, Mr & Mrs Bernard J. Sopko, Retirees, Mr & Mrs Adefi, Retirees, Dr & Mrs Akiniyi, PASTOR, Mrs. Omotolani Osikoya, NURSE, Dr & Mrs Isaac Elegbe, Microbiologist, Barrister, Rilwan Adeduntan, Attorney At Law, Assistant District Attorney, Boston, Massachusettes, Dr. Ganiyat Adeduntan, Doctor of Nursing Practice, MASS General Hospital, Boston Massachusettes, Mr. Banji Oladeji, Electrical Engineer, Mrs Margaret Binitie, Nurse, Dr & Mrs Fariyike, Consultant Nephrologists, Dr & Mrs Emmanuel Shoyola, Consultant Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Dr.Jonathan Nwiloh, Consultant Cardio-thoracic Surgeon, Atlanta, Mr and Mrs Fatai Oyejobi.-Electronic/Electrical Engineer, Mr Matthew Adegbite (CPA), Accountant, Mr. Sunday Adekeye.(CPA) Accountant.and others too numerous to mention.

The Nigeria chapter of the Foundation -DAPAF-Nigeria will be launched very soon in Ibadan.