Omolajomo, General Secretary of lndigenous Bonded Terminals Association, honoured as Bobajiroro Olofin

The newly crowned Chief Bobajiroro Olofin seated with Kabiyesi, HRH Oba Adelana Babatunde Ogunjobi

Cargo administrator and the Secretary General of the Association of lndigenous Bonded Terminals, Aare Haruna Omolajoomo, has been honoured with the prestigious traditional title of Chief Bobajiroro Olofin Maidan in lsheri Oniyanrin Mile 12, Kosofe Local Government, Lagos State.

Aare Asiwaju Haruna Omolajomo being presented with his chieftaincy staff by the Kabiyesi, HRH Oba Adelana Babatunde Ogunjobi, Olofin Adimula of Maidan-Isheri Kingdom. Watching keenly is the Chief Abdul-Fatai, the Balogun of the Kingdom.

At a colourful and well attended ceremony that came up at the Maidan Oniyanrin Palace on Friday 27th December, His Majesty, Kabiyesi Oba Adelana Babatunde Ogunjobi, Olofin Adimula of Maidan lsheri, in Mile 12, Lagos, noted that Omolajomo was one of the most well-meaning citizens of his kingdom and a man who is loved and respected by the community. He prayed that God Almighty will continue to bless him and the works of his hands.

Aare Asiwaju Haruna Omolajomo and his heartrob, Hajia (Queen) Maryam Bolatiwa Omolajomo holding lgba Ewe Oye (traditional Chieftaincy paraphernalia)

Omolajomo’s public spirit nature has become a trait inevitable to people who come upon him. His long standing friend and colleague, Mrs Adejumoke Agboola, a secondary school principal, described him as a reliable and honest person who is sincere in all his engagements.

“He is a straight forward and decent percent person. We started together as teachers back in time, so l know him so well. You can always trust him. I rejoice with him on the occasion of this well deserved chieftaincy honour of Bobajiroro,” noted Agboola.

Chief Omolajomo, Bobajiroro of Maidan – Mile 12 stepping out gallantly from the palace.

Another guest who is also a childhood friend, Alhaji Kamaldeen Akande, described Chief Haruna Omolajomo as a Relationship Manager. “He networks fast and brilliantly and means well for everybodyhe comes across. He can do anything to keep a friendship. He will go to any lengths to please you or meet your needs or expectations. I describe him as a Relationship Manager. It is his characters that fetched him this well deserved honour. Congratulations to my dear friend and brother,” he offered.

Friends of Aare Asiwaju Haruna Omolajomo. From L- R : Alfa Kamaldeen Akande and Alhaji Abayomi Oresanya

Speaking to PortNews, the new Bobajiroro noted that he felt honoured and appreciated by the Oba, the Oba- in – Council and the entire community of Oniyanrin Maidan to be honoured with such a high office as the Bobajiroro.

Madame Adejumoke Agboola, a Principal of a secondary school in Anthony and former colleague at Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School.

“A Bobajiroro means somebody who can approach, advise and generally relate with the Oba at all times, all for the sake of the progress of our community. This is not the first time l am being honoured here or elsewhere, but having come from Owo as a prince, I think l have acquitted myself creditably as a good ambassador of Owo in Lagos, “he explained excitedly.