The Premier Club in Ijesaland, Ilesa Elite Society Club, a society representing Ijesa sons and daughters worldwide renowned for its developmental visions for the good people of Ijesaland today in it’s 60th Anniversary honoured some illustrious sons of the soil with prestigious awards.

The trio of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Rev. Adelowo Adebiyi and Alhaji Issa Azeez Adesiji were among the awardees.

Revisiting the RAUF era as Osun Governor and the developmental strides it brought to Ijesaland, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola ( able represented by Barr. Gbenga Jimoh Akano ) was honoured with an award of Sterling Performance in Public Service.
The Omoluabi Progressives Chairman, Alhaji Issa Adesiji Azeez, was decorated with an Award of Sterling Performance in Public Performance in Public Service of recognition for his lofty track record when he was the Chairman of Ilesa West Local Government.
Reverend Adelowo Adebiyi, the former ACN/APC Chairman in Osun State, as an efficient retired civil servant, was honoured with an award of Excellence in Professional Service.

While congratulating the trio in separate statements, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti and Rt. Hon. Najeem Iwaloye Salaam urged the Progressives family in the State to emulate the awardee’s sterling leadership style, as well as exhibit more Omoluabi ethos that will positively impact the lives of all and sundry.

Signed:
Abosede Oluwaseun
Publicity and Organising Secretary

Omoluabi Progressives

December 21, 2024.