Ex-OYSIEC Boss Emerges Leader Of Bodija Estate Muslim Community

The former chairman of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), Aare Isiaka Abiola Olagunju, has emerged as the new chairman of the Bodija Estates and Environs Muslim Community (BEEMC).

The inauguration, which took place during the 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the community held at the BEEMC Central Mosque, Housing Estate, Ibadan witnessed the massive attendance of members.

An APC chieftain in Ibadan North, Alhaji Taofeek Olayiwola, was appointed as the vice chairman at the inauguration of the new executive council that would steer the affairs of the association for the next administrative year.

Other members of the newly inaugurated Executive Council include: Prof. K. K. Oloso, Chairman, Board of Religious Affairs (BORA); Mr. Aiki Afeez General Secretary); Alhaji Kolawole Abdulazeez (Assistant General Secretary); Alhaji Ajani Ahmad (Property Manager); Alhaja Nurat Adekunle (Treasurer); Alhaja Aborode (Financial Secretary); Mr. Wahab Kamal Abiodun (Social Secretary); Mr. Akintunde Yusuf (Publicity Secretary); and Alhaja Balogun (Welfare Secretary).

Also appointed as Ex-Officio members are Alhaji M. A. Siyanbade, Alhaja B. A. K. Giwa, and Alhaja Fadhila Balogun.

Addressing the newly appointed officers, the Chairman of the (Shuura) electoral Committee, Alhaji Chief Gani Oladimeji explained that members of the Executive Council were carefully screened based on their professionalism, areas of operation, and capacity to deliver optimal performance in the interest of the Muslim community.

He further emphasized the need for the leadership to uphold the aims and objectives of the Bodija Estates and Environs Muslim Community, stressing that the association exists primarily to advance the cause of Islam and cater for the welfare of both male and female Muslims within the community and its environs.

In his acceptance speech on behalf of the new executive council, Aare Isiaka Abiola Olagunju, (SAN) expressed appreciation to the Shurah Committee for the transparent and credible process that led to the emergence of the new leadership.