The Olubadan-designate, High Chief Saliu Adetunji, has challenged the elite to play their role in the development of Nigeria by being role model to the youths.
Speaking during a courtesy visit by members of the Oluyole Social Elite at his Popoyemoja residence in Ibadan on Saturday, Adetunji said the future of Nigeria youths would be at risk if there was no one to mentor them.
Making reference to his early life in Ibadan, Adetunji said he was an unaccomplished tailor before the late Balogun Olubadan of Ibadan land, Sulaiman Omiyale, and an Ibadan businessman, the late Chief Samuel Okusanya provided the mentorship that turned his life around for good. Omiyale would have become the next Olubadan but his death last year gave the advantage to Adetunji as the next Ibadan monarch.
He said, “One of my mentors, who did something remarkable in my business life was the late Chief Samuel Okusanya. I was a cut-and-sew tailor in Ibadan, when the late Okusanya introduced me to the music industry in 1957, where I rose to become a star.
“Another person who influenced my life positively was High Chief Omiyale, the late Balogun of Ibadan land. He was the one who prevailed upon me to apply for and become Mogaji of Adetunji family house. It took the late Omiyale three years to convince me to become the Mogaji. And, if you don’t take the first step by becoming the Mogaji, how can you become the Jagun and begin to climb the step to the Olubadan? So, what they have done in my life remains unforgettable, even after their exit.”
Adetunji said the Oluyole Social Elite was a gathering of like minds who had expressed concern towards the growth of Ibadan and Nigeria. He called on the members to also ensure that they did enough for the less-privileged in the society. He also called on members of the Federation of Ibadan Students Union Alumni, who paid him a congratulatory visit, to avoid anti-social activities.
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