Kehinde Adeleye
The Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area, Mr. Monsurudeen Oloyede Bello has felicitated with Former chairman in Ejigbo LCDA and commissioner in Lagos State, now Special Adviser to Hon Dele Alake in the Ministry of solid minerals Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan on his recent appointment
Bamigbetan was recently appointed as the 2nd Vice President of Ife Development Board, A social-cultural group of Ife descent.
The Chairman lauded the appointment and expressed a quantum joy and also validated his predecessor’s eligibility to have deserved the coveted cum revered position.
Echonews reports that Bello served under Bamigbetan as the vice chairman in Ejigbo LCDA. He described him as unassuming and levelheaded, mentor and a keen lover of culture and tradition.
“It’s pertinent in life, to discover oneself and all that associated with one’s destiny early enough. In retrospect, nothing has ever come your way on a platter of gold, you envisioned, worked it out and earned it.
Suffice to also note here that I always recall your immense contribution in Ejigbo LCDA and Lagos state by extension which has remained indelible in minds. Your creative contribution in the renaissance of IFE ORAL TRADITION and HISTORY, coupled with the coloration of IFE FESTIVAL which in turn has attracted more tourists to the land and shot IFE into the world limelight can never be overemphasized- all of these put together speak volume and stand you out.
To be entrusted with such a sensitive stake hinges largely on experience, exposures, intellect, expertise, trust and Ultimately your culture of respect (Omoluabi), and as far as I know, all of these virtues encompass your personality – Hence the reason no one else deserves it better than you.
You are such a great man the world agog, and by the grace of Eledumare, you shall fulfill all your potentials to the glory of the Almighty.
Wishing you good luck in your new engagement, and may God further increase you in wisdom, knowledge and understanding to lead and guide the sons and daughters of Ife to the nitty gritty of their destinies, and you shall become a positive force to reckon with now and beyond in the history of Ile Ife.”
