As part of contributions to the development and promotion of socio-cultural and economic growth in Ibadanland, the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta, Alhaji Dawud Makanjuola Akinola has donated a brand new 16 seater bus to the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII).
The official handing over of the bus held on Tuesday, June 11, at the private residence of Alhaji Makanjuola at Agodi GRA, Ibadan.
While presenting the bus, De-Damak as Alhaji Makanjuola is popularly known stressed the need for collaborative efforts for sustainable development of Ibadanland such that would engender the dreamed megapolis status.
Alhaji Makanjuola, who also doubles as the Aare of Ibadanland urged other privileged members of the society of Ibadan extraction to avail themselves of the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of Ibadan cause.
The Islamic leader cum business mogul lauded CCII which is the umbrella body of all Ibadan indigenes worldwide for its laudable initiatives and programs in the promotion of Ibadan cultural heritage and tradition.
It would be recalled that Alhaji Makanjuola was recently decorated as by the CCII as the Most Patriotic Ibadan Indigene (MPI) and Grand Commander of Ibadan Culture (GCC) in a glamorous event held at his private residence.
The CCII had equally stated that the two honors bestowed on Alhaji Makanjuola are in recognition of his immense contributions to the development of Ibadan through philanthropy and charity works, and that the awards are the highest honors by the socio-cultural organization to be bestowed on any individual.
Speaking further at the bus presentation, De-Damak stated that the donation was in fulfilment of the promise he made to support CCII in such a manner that would aid its day to day administration.
According to Aare Akinola, ” this is a token of my contribution to support you in the day to day administration of the council to further bring more development to the nooks and crannies of the city”.
While describing the donation as merely a tip of the iceberg, Alhaji Makanjuola promised to continue to show support in whatever form that may required as God continues to bless him in his works and business.
“Its our duty as natives of Ibadan to ensure that we join hands with the leadership of the CCII to accelerate the development of Ibadanland.” Alhaji Makanjuola added.
Receiving the vehicle on behalf of the President General of CCII, Alhaji Ajeniyi Ajewole, Mogaji Gafar Ojetola who is the Chairman Ibadan cultural week committee expressed the gratitude of all the Mogajis of Ibadanland, the chiefs, senior chiefs and high chiefs for the donation.
Mogaji Ojetola, who said that the donation came at an appropriate time as the Council’s programs for Ibadan Cultural week, the palace commissioning and the coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland were already in top swing noting that posterity would be kind to the donor of the brand new bus.
“The headship of the Central Council of Ibadanland is eternally grateful for the unusual donation not only because of the uniqueness but the timing, its effortlessness and the speed with which the donation was redeemed.
According to the council, history was not only made here today, precedence was already set for all well to do indegenes and friends of Ibadanland on timely redemption of donations adding that the council was highly honored with the gift.
He however, promised that the vehicle would not only be properly used for the programmes and projects of the council, but be properly maintained to make it durable.
Highlights of the brief ceremony was the official handing over of the vehicle keys and particulars to the representative of the President General of the CCII.
Present at the occasion was Dr. Kola Hammed, the Chairman of the Aare Musulumi in council and council members and other executive members of CCII.