Baale of Idi-Ose Ibaragun Marks Milestone in Traditional Leadership Journey

 Baale of Idi-Ose Ibaragun

A significant milestone in the leadership history of Idi-Ose Ibaragun was recorded on November 3, 2016, with the formal installation of the Baale of Idi-Ose Ibaragun land.

The installation ceremony was conducted by His Royal Majesty, Oba Nurudeen Adekanbi Olofin of Iseri Olofin, at the Olofin Palace, in accordance with the customs and long-standing traditions of the Awori Kingdom. The solemn event officially marked the commencement of traditional leadership responsibilities for the community.

The occasion symbolized the trust placed in the Baale to provide guidance, promote peace, and uphold the cultural values and heritage of the people of Idi-Ose Ibaragun. It also underscored the enduring role of traditional institutions in fostering unity and orderly development within the community.

Expressing gratitude, the Baale acknowledged the support and confidence of the Council of Elders, traditional leaders, community stakeholders, and residents of Idi-Ose Ibaragun, whose collective backing has remained instrumental since the installation.

Since assuming office, the Baale has reaffirmed a steadfast commitment to serving with humility, wisdom, and dedication, while championing peace, unity, and sustainable development within Idi-Ose Ibaragun and the wider Ibaragun land.

The message concluded with prayers and goodwill for continued peace and progress across the land, reaffirming loyalty to the traditions and values of the Awori Kingdom.

Long live Idi-Ose Ibaragun.
Long live Ibaragun land.
Long live the Awori Kingdom.

 

OLANITE SAHEED BOTEWA,  FIRST BAALE, IDI-OSE IBARAGUN LAND

Olanite Saheed Botewa is the first Baale of Idi-Ose Ibaragun land. He was born on the 3rd of March 1975 to the family of Mr and Mrs Olanite. Mr Olanite hailed from Iro village of Ogun state and got married to Ajibawo family from Ibaragun, which made him build and live in Ibaragun. Olanite gave birth to Saheed. Botewa gave birth to Ope-Ifa, while Ope-Ifa gave birth to Saheed's Mother. Botewa was made the first Oluwoin of Ibaragun town. From inception has been a title that controls and ruled over the land. 

After the death of Botewa, Ope Ifa was enthroned as the New Oluwo in  Ibaragun town and lived up to 100 years before joining his ancestors. 

During his reign as Oluwo of Ibaragun, he was Baale in Maidan land. Ibaragun was expanding in coast as people came into the community for trade and other commercial activities, the expansion prompt the council of elders to expand to Idi Ose village in the axix of Ibaragun land meaning under the Ose tree which after founding of this new village Olanite Saheed Botewa was chosen by the elders and the residents due to his humbleness, and wisdom in consent of his father to oversee the New founded village(Idi Ose) This was done in honor of his great grandfather as compensation to his reign as there are only three ruling families in Ibaragun listed below. The Botewa family. Ewu Soshi and Ewu Soro.   

Furthermore. Olanite Saheed Botewa was installed as the baale in Idi Ose Ibaragun land by His Royal Majesty Oba Olofin Isheri, the Adimula of Awori Kingdom.       The land of Idi-ose is a land of unity, peace, and love, where people from both far and near come to transact their business, also good for commercial purposes, for farming,  agricultural and animal husbandry. 

As at today we have over 6,000 people, many schools, CDA's, healthcare centres private companies to mention a few.  Idi-ose has its boundaries up to Mobiduf filling station. Part of his achievements during his reign to date include electricity, government schools, good pipe-borne water, private institutions, and private electrification by a solar company for better Idi-Ose town. During Ibaragun dispute between Awori and Egba's Saheed, now Baale of Idi Ose father was part of those who fought tirelessly for the judgement of the case in court in favour of the Awori.                  

Long live Ibaragun land ,                        

 long live Idi Ose town,          

Long live Awori Kingdom,                 

Long live Ogun state                   

Long live Nigeria.