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SENATOR ABIRU HAILS BALOGUN MABOGAJE JAIYESIMI'S LEGACY, CHAIRS 2025 JAIYESIMI DAY IN IKORODU. | Shakiru Seidu.


It's was a historic moment in the history of Omo'ba Balogun Mabogaje Jaiyesimi in Ikorodu, on Saturday, October 11, 2025, as the Madariola Jaiyesimi Descendants Royal Family, staged a maiden edition of Jaiyesimi Day. A legendary Balogun of Ikorodu, born 1801 and died 1901, led the Ikorodu/Egba war of 1865 and won.

The Chairman of the glamourios Ceremony, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, whose family shared ancestral ties with the Madariola branch of Jaiyesimi family, described the day as a celebration of “Heritage, courage, and the unbroken bond that ties us to our past.” 

Abiru praised Balogun Jaiyesimi as “a gallant defender whose sacrifices secured Ikorodu’s survival and greatness,” adding that his story represents “acts of love and commitment to his people.”

The event featured the unveiling of a statue in Balogun's honor and the public presentation of a book titled, “ Balogun Mabogaje Jaiyesimi (1801-1901): Biography of a Legendary Icon and Great Warrior” authored by Dr. Henry Bandele Ogunjewo. The book chronicled exploits of the valiant warrior. 

Abiru commended the Jaiyesimi descendants for their initiative in renovating the Balogun Jaiyesimi Palace, calling it “a noble act that preserves our shared heritage.” The lawmaker called on younger generations to draw strength from the courage of their forebears, urging the people of Ikorodu to defend their community “not with swords and shields, but with knowledge, unity, and enterprise.”

He reaffirmed his dedication to community development, noting that “preserving tradition and promoting progress must go hand in hand”. “The legacy of Balogun Mabogaje Jaiyesimi reminds us that every generation must rise to its challenge,” Abiru said. “Let us build on his courage through education, innovation, and unity.”

In his remarks, Otunba Olaniyi Ajadi Banjoko, who is the Asiwaju Omoba Balogun Jaiyesimi, appreciated the great support of Senator Abiru towards the success of the event.

Royal fathers and other eminent personalities at the event include: The Paramount Ruler of Ikorodu division, HRM Oba (Dr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, The Ayangbure of Ikorodu, HRM Oba Engr. Bashir Aremu Sotonwa, The Sekumade of Ipakodo Kingdom, HRM Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, The Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, The Akarigbo of Remoland Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, represented by Oba Jamiu Sule-Onosipe, The Onigode of Igode Kingdom and Oba Kazeem Gbadamosi, The Ologijo of Ogijo, Professor Adebayo Ninalowo, MFR, Mr. Hakeem Abiru, Sheikh Seifudeen Ayinla Ademoritan Olowo-Oribi, the Grand Chief Imam of Ikorodu Division, Dr. (Otunba) Saheed Oladapo Ibikunle, Dr. Frederick Oladehinde, the former commissioner of transportation, Otunba Ganiyu Abiru among others.

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