It’s a gathering of family, friends and associates as Dr. Kola Jones Ademujimi was installed by the Methodist Church Owo Diocese, Idanre Circuit as the new Baba Ijo of the Church.
The Ex Chief of Staff to the immediate past Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko was accorded the honor based on his excellent contributions to the development of the Christian Family in the denomination as well as his works in the bigger society.
Dr. Kola Jones Ademujimi has over the years cemented his name as a brand that seeks the greater good of all as he has always used his resources to advance mankind.
As a respected communal man driven by a sole purpose of a selfless life, he has committed himself to helping building a community of people driven by love through his communal efforts. According to those around him, he is commonly described as a man who’s arms are wide enough to accommodate everyone, giving them a sense of belonging in the process and this endears many to him.
It was not surprising to see the way friends and families as well as associates rallied around him to donate to the church on his behalf during the installation ceremony where the venue was filled with men of high repute and calibers. As gathered from the event, Igwe as fondly called donated 1 million naira and his friends, ex-Gov. Olusegun Mimiko, Hon. Tajudeen Adefisoye MHR representing Idanre / Ifedore federal constituency, Prince Kayode Aroloye, Executive Chairman of Idanre Local Government Area, Hon. Barr. Oladejo Maloye, Dr Okunriboye, Mr. Kole Desmond-Eke, Engr. Ade Adetimehin Ondo State APC Chairman, Dr. Folorunsho from Canada were among other dignities who supported him.
His amiable qualities were better described through the words of the Former Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Rahman Olusegun Mimiko, under who the new Baba Ijo served as Chief Of Staff, while he expressed his happiness that the church had picked Sir Dr. Chief Ademujimi as the Baba Ijo and he also stated the church that they have made a right choice in him as Baba Ijo because he is a man that will plough all his human and material resources into any cause he believes in
He was crowned at the Church premises in Idanre according to the doctrine of the church. As he has always exhibited in times past, he installation as the Baba Ijo of the Church will further enable him to further harness the church’s resource, work with the pastorate to see to the advancement of the Church
Dignities present are: Dr. Olusegun Mimiko former Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, former Commissioner of Information, Ondo State, Hon. Taye Akinyele, a former Commissioner for Employment, Labour and Productivity, Engr. Niran Jogbodo, Prince Ibukun Aroloye, Barr & Mrs. Akin Olatunji, staff of Hope Hospital & Maternity, Idanre, Dr. Taye Akintan, Prof. O. J. Jejelola (KJW), Barr. Dr. Bose George- Akinseye, Dr. Eddy Olafeso, a former Commissioner for information and National Vice Chairman, Southwest PDP, Chief Toyin Akinyemi, President, Elan Club, Akure, Hon. High Chief Rufus Akinnawonu FCA, the Neren of Idanre Kingdom, Hon. Yemi Olowolabi, a former Commissioner for Information, Ondo State, Chief Boluwaji Akinnibosun.
Also on the list were Prof. Ayo Omoyajowo, Prof. Charles Olu Akinyokun, Prof. Felix Olurankise, Dr. Tony Omolola, Dr. Gbenga Oke- Samuel, Prince Segun Adesida, Dr. Soji Omowole former acting rector, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Prince Omolara Ogunmudea, Hon. Omolade Owoseni, Barr. Akin Olatunji, Dr. Omolola Anthony, Oludolapo Akinmayowa, Yeyelobun of Ile- Oluji, Dr. Okunriboye, Hon. Barr. Oladejo Maloye, Dr. Folorunsho, Deacon Oloruntobi Bola Akingvesote JP, (Proprietor, Bola International Schools, Awule, Akure), Pastor Marcus Adeuti (Rtd. Director General), and Chief Felix Ademujimi, leader of Egbedowu family of Idanre Kingdom, Dcn Agbo Adegboyegun Director First Benaj Resources Nig. LTD, Hon. Taiye Sunday, a former Executive Chairman, Idanre LG.