The Chief Imam of Ibadanland Sheikh Abdul Ganiyy Abubakry Agbotomokekere and his Council have installed Mogaji Olubadan, Lato’s compound, Labo, Ibadan, Mogaji (Prof) Abiodun Gbolagade, as Aare Akogun Musulumi Ibadanland.
Professor Gbolagade, who’s the Provost, Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko, Ibadan Study Centre, was turbaned at a well attended ceremony held at Ibadan Central Mosque Multipurpose Hall, Oja’ba Ibadan.
Among the dignitaries who witnessed the ceremony were the Chairman, Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare Board (Muslim Wing), Fadilat Sheikh Hashim Atere, Islamic Scholar, Professor Kamil Olosho, popular Ibadan based juju musician, Alhaji Rasheed Ayinde Merenge, family and friends , including political and religious groups the newly installed Aare Akogun Musulumi of Ibadanland
In his charge, the Chief Imam of Ibadanland Sheikh Abdul Ganiyy Abubakry Agbotomokekere said the antecedents of the Ibadan Chief necesitated his choice for the high ranked post among Muslims in Ibadanland, urging him to hold the position in high esteem and work for the progress of the Muslim community.
Chairman, Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare Board (Muslim Wing), Fadilat Sheikh Hashim Atere, who hailed the choice of Professor Gbolagade as Aare Akogun Musulumi of Ibadanland, promised to support the new religious title holder to enhance his success in office.
In an interview with journalists shortly after he was turbaned as Aare Akogun Musulumi of Ibadanland, Professor Abiodun Gbolagade promised to renovate the Ibadan Central Mosque Multipurpose Hall to modern standard and install Solar lights to the hall and premises to make it befitting.
Professor Gbolagade, who noted that he had been passionate about supporting the work of Islam, pledging his total commitment to all activities of the Muslim community in Ibadanland.
