Meanwhile, the BOT Chairman of the club, Prince Adekunle Ayegbe said the choice of Omooba Jimi Odimayo as generally accepted by all members for the title came after a thorough consultations with all the stakeholders of the Ashiri club, saying the position of the Grand Patron of the association is specially reserved for a high rate Oluomo with passion to community and human development which is seen in this young trojan ..
“You are, no doubt, a community loving personality, and an embodiment of what Nigeria culture is all about. We appoint you as the Grand Patron of Ashiri club International not because of your age but because God has placed you in a position that is worthy of all honours.To complement our efforts, we will be inviting you to our programmes at your convenient time to meet with our people, discuss with them and chart a new course.
The outgone Chairman of the club, Mr Femi Ayebamerun Akala , said he is confident that the group will achieve its objectives with the emergence of Prince Jimi as Grand Patron of the club, saying the position of a Patron is not political or tribal, but for the lovers of good things and human development person..
Other people that were inaugurated as patron are the Ahaba of Ajagba , Oba Dr Adesayo and Chief Olowu.
The event ended with presentation of cash gift to best students in eight different secondary schools cutting across Okitipupa and Irele LG areas by the club Foundation Scholarship scheme as presented by the Patrons and the Grand Patron
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