Hon. Segun Ojolowo-Ojuko has been elected as the new President of the prestigious Ota Gravity Foundation (OGF).
The election took place on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Ota, where Ojolowo-Ojuko assumed leadership from his predecessor, Mr. Biodun Adeniran, FCA.
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In his acceptance speech, Hon. Ojolowo-Ojuko praised the leadership and dedication of the outgoing Executive Council led by Mr. Adeniran and pledged his unwavering commitment to advancing the foundation’s mission.
He called on all members to support him in achieving the foundation’s goals while preserving its legacy.
The newly elected Executive Council members include:
- Hon. Segun Ojolowo-Ojuko – President
- High Chief Basirat Abimbola Abina – Vice President 1 (Nigeria)
- Arc. Waliu Olaiwola Salako – Vice President 2 (Diaspora)
- Yeye Kemi Adeogun – Social/Publicity Secretary
- Alhaji Wasiu Lawal – Treasurer
- Hon. Kola Salako – Secretary
The Ota Gravity Foundation is a prominent philanthropic organization in Ota, comprising distinguished members who have significantly contributed to the community through various developmental initiatives.
Notable members include Ogun Deputy Governor Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, lawyer and Islamic scholar Sheikh Alli Daudu, High Chief Olarenwaju Bashorun (Seriki Otta), and many others.
In his inaugural speech, President Ojolowo-Ojuko stated, “As a human, I can only assure you of my commitment and best efforts in pushing the foundation forward beyond where I found it. I believe the foundation needs to be redirected towards more engagements in the areas of social and financial sustainability.
“Our financial commitments are not encouraging, and I am not an exception. Our social engagement has been quite low, and I hope to improve it. Our membership needs to be more flexible to accommodate committed individuals as the constitution permits.
“All ongoing projects will be a priority for completion within a short period of time.”
He thanked all members for their support and trust, asserting, “With the team I am working with, Ota Gravity Foundation, if not the most successful and best in Ota, it will be one of the best in the nearest future.”
Hon. Ojolowo-Ojuko also expressed gratitude to the Board of Trustees, including Chair Aare Ayodele Bankole, Dr. (DCP) Lateef Ahmed, Mr. Kunle Somorin, Oluwo Ganiyu Dada-Obanibasiri, and Engr. Temitayo Idowu, for ensuring a seamless transition.
He announced that a date for the inauguration ceremony will be revealed soon.
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