IJEBU STATE: IJEBU, REMO MONARCHS INAUGURATE IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEES

IJEBU STATE: IJEBU, REMO MONARCHS INAUGURATE IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEES

In a significant step toward the realization of Ijebu State, the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, and the Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Adewale Ajayi, have inaugurated separate Implementation Committees to drive the constitutional approval process.

The committees, currently operating independently, will eventually be harmonized into a single body after submitting their respective reports. The move follows a December 19, 2024, Ijebu Stakeholders Meeting, where the collective aspiration of the Ijebu and Remo people for state creation was reaffirmed.

Ijebu Implementation Committee

The Awujale of Ijebuland formally approved and inaugurated the Ijebu Implementation Committee, with Chief Chris Olufunmilola Okunowo (Bobasuwa II of Ijebuland) as Chairman. Other members include:

• Otunba Alex Gbenga Onabanjo
• Senator Gbenga Kaka
• Otunba Deji Osibogun
• Otunba Biodun Onanuga
• Omoba Bambo Adesanya (SAN)
• Chief (Prof.) Adetokunbo Fassy Yusuf
• Prof. Segun Awonusi
• Akogun Kola Onadipe (Member/Technical Adviser)
• Prof. Jumoke Awoderu (Secretary)

Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Committee

The committee's primary responsibilities include:

1. Advocating for the Creation of Ijebu State

   • Seeking constitutional approval for the proposed state, which will be carved out of Ogun East Senatorial District comprising Sagamu, Ikenne, Remo North, Odogbolu, Ijebu-Ode, Ijebu North East, Ijebu East, Ijebu North, and Ogun Waterside Local Government Areas (LGAs).

2. Public Awareness and Education

   • Enlightening residents about their civic rights, duties, and the socio-economic and political benefits of the proposed state.

3. Strategic Advocacy and Engagements

   • Implementing media campaigns, cultural/traditional outreach, educational programs, and community engagement through public and private sector collaborations.

4. Mobilization of Public Support

   • Organizing conferences, seminars, workshops, and public gatherings to generate widespread endorsement for the state creation process.

This development marks a critical phase in the longstanding demand for Ijebu State, reflecting the unity and determination of Ijebu and Remo leaders in achieving this goal.