ADEDOYIN; A ROLE MODEL, NOT A RITUALIST.

His Royal Eminence,Dr. R. A. Adedoyin

 Every great person in life always attracts  controversies especially when the Almighty God makes an individual to thrive on the same path where others walked and met disappointments. In this part of the world where only few people achieve successes and greatness by the dint of hard work and dogged determination it is not uncommon for detractors and envious element to ascribe other people’s success to diabolical or ungodly means forgetting that the Almighty God has already programmed every individual’s path from above.
Distinguished educationist, philanthropist and notable business mogul, His Royal Eminence,Dr. Ramon Adegoke Atobatele Adedoyin (Maye of Yorubaland)  is one of the very few people that climbed the ladder of success from the lowest step from a humble beginning having been single-handedly raised by his widowed mother, Alhaja B Adedoyin, having lost his father, Alhaji Adedoyin at a young age of seven.
Adedoyin today is an attestation to the fact that anyone can achieve greatness through discipline, dedication, hard work and dogged commitment to purposeful pursuits in life.
As a young boy, Ramon learnt the virtues of humility and respect for humanity in his early life at Maha-Had Islamic foundation, Ibadan in 1960. His formal education however started at Ansar-Islam Primary School in Ile-Ife (1961-1969). He attended Oduduwa College, Ile-Ife (1970-1974), and later, Muslim Grammar School, Odinjo, Ibadan (1975-1976).
Also he gained admission to the then University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife

(GREAT IFE) where he graduated in 1983 with an honours degree in Mathematics Education before acquiring his Masters and Doctorate Degrees in Mathematics and Education from All Saints University of America, New York, USA, Centurion University respectively. He has earned various honorary doctorate degrees from local and international Universities.
It was while he was an undergraduate at the Great Ife that fate set him on the path that was to take to the pinnacle of life as one his lecturers commissioned him to tutor his children on Mathematics which even till now is an albatross for most students.
He recorded so much success with the lecturer’s children that before long other lecturers brought their children and wards to him for tutoring. By the time Adedoyin left the University, his vision was clearly set before him. Unlike many of his mates who were chasing white collared jobs, he started a tutorial centre with the few candidates he had garnered as an undergraduate at his mother’s residence at Ajigbona area of Modakeke, Ile-Ife.
With assistance from his mother, the money he saved from the makeshift wood and bamboo shed tutorial centre at Ajigbona is what he used to acquire the land in Parakin, Ile-Ife where he established the popular Universal Tutorial College which was a household name in the 80s. The tutorial college of the 80s has produced Professors, Doctors and men and women who have made landmark achievements in the nation today.
The Universal College of Technology, Ile-Ife of the old day is what transformed to the Universal College of Technology, Ile-Ife following the promulgation of Decree 9 of 1993 by the Ibrahim Babangida’s administration.
Universal College which is the first private polytechnic to be approved by the federal government was to later change its name to The Polytechnic, Ife which in 1981moved from Parakin, Ile-Ife to the permanent site along Ife/Ibadan expressway.
As it is with all men of vision, Adedoyin did not rest on his oars, as he also applied and got approval to run Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Ife North Local Government which today ranks as one of the best private universities in the country today.
Also to his colossal tracks are chains of businesses both in Nigeria and abroad notably among which are: Our Saviors University of America, Delaware, USA; Unique Citizens (University) College, Accra, Ghana; Ray Power Guards Ltd, Lagos, Nigeria; Hilton Hotels, Ile-Ife and Lagos, Nigeria.Chief Adedoyin has made monumental contributions to the development of Ile- Ife community in particular and the society in general. He is a great philanthropist who has been giving scholarship and awards to outstanding students especially those from indigent background.
He has made appreciable donations to charity services; he has contributed a lot to the upliftment of hid community.
In recognition of his outstanding and tremendous contributions to community development and the Nigerian project, he was also honoured by the Ife Central Local Government through the naming of the popular NITEL road as Dr. Ramon Adedoyin Way.
The Ife Development Board also bestowed on him 'The Best Ife Son' Award during an Ife Day celebrations.
In a nation where people become millionaires overnight either through stealing money from government or other illegal and diabolical means, His Royal Eminence,(Dr.) Ramon Adegoke Atobatele Adedoyin does not even belief in african magic or juju is one of very few Nigerians whose story of success can be traced and spans a period of over 40years.
He is a devout Muslim who apart from going on pilgrimage to Mecca several times has also sponsored many others. Another uniqueness of his is that despite his strict religious background and beliefs, his only wife, (Mrs) Iyabo Oluwafunmilayo Adedoyin is a Prophetess and founder of Chapel of blessings evangelical ministries international.
Chief (Dr) Ramon Adegoke Adedoyin is a role model worthy of being emulated by many Nigerians.  He could also be described as one of the foremost educationists in Nigeria whose singular effort has contributed immensely in providing Nigerians especially the youths with solid education which is indispensable for social and economic empowerment.
As an educationalist, he is a great molder and builder of worthy characters thereby contributing tremendously to the transformation of the society. He radiates the ideals of morality, decency, decorum, probity, accountability, hardworking and inspiration to management.
He is a man of creative ingenuity, great vision, managerial acumen, indefatigable spirit, irrepressible courage whose astute business initiatives have made him a success in every sphere of his life.

Maye Rehabilitates Parakin-Eleyele, Ile-Ife roads.

Maye Rehabilitates  Parakin-Eleyele, Ile-Ife roads.

  

The popular Ramon Adedoyin road linking the Mayfair axis to Parakin-Eleyele area of Ile-Ife is  set to receive a facelift as the Maye of Yoruba land and distinguished business mogul, His Royal Eminence Dr AbdulRahaman Adegoke Atobatele Adedoyin has contracted the rehabilitation of the road which has over the years become an eyesore and a nightmare to TIXLEX ROAD NETWORK LTD.

Our reporter who was on a visit to the site reported that those who ply the road daily were ecstatic and full of encomiums and prayers for the sponsor of the road rehabilitation exercise calling on other well-meaning Ife sons and daughters to take a cue from this the philanthropic gesture of the Ife-born billionaire.

They recounted their harrowing experiences on the dilapidated road as repeated calls to the concerned authorities over time had not yielded any positive results.

The contract for the rehabilitation of the road was awarded for 10million naira.

It was gathered that the first phase of the rehabilitation project which began on Tuesday, July 14, is from Mayfair junction to the Ramon Adedoyin College of Engineering and Technology, Oduduwa University campus, Parkin (old polytechnic site) and already the laterites and other materials needed for this are already on site.

In an interview with the Maye of Yoruba land, Dr. Adedoyin disclosed that his resolve to rehabilitate the road is in line with his corporate social responsibility and his love for the people of Ile-Ife, especially Parkin area. The Maye promised that the road rehabilitation shall be in phases. It will cover the whole of Parkin Estate of Ile-Ife.

Covid-19: Adedoyin doles out N10 million to people in Ife and Environs …. Wife distributes rice, beans, other food products.

Covid-19: Adedoyin doles out N10 million to people in Ife and Environs …. Wife distributes rice, beans, other food products.

Dr. AbdulRahman Adegoke Atobatele Adedoyin
Maye of Yoruba land, His Royal Eminence,

In a bid to assist the underprivileged and the vulnerable people during this period of Covid-19 pandemic, distinguished business guru and Maye of Yoruba land, His Royal Eminence, Dr. AbdulRahman Adegoke Atobatele Adedoyin has doled out a sum of 10 million naira to be given out as palliatives to the inhabitants of Ife and the neighbouring communities even as his wife, Chief (Mrs.) Iyabode Olufunmilayo Adedoyin is also set to distribute rice, beans and other food products to  the vulnerable people in the community.

Chief (Mrs.) Adedoyin

A release by the Director of Media and Publicity of the Maye Group, Mr. Damilola Fadare stated that this gesture by the great philanthropist and his wife is to alleviate the suffering of the people of the community especially during this period of government imposed lockdown occasioned by the outbreak of novel corona virus pandemic.
The release directed interested members of the public to send their bank account details to GSM No: 08056565656 for a cash gift of between 2,500 and 10,000 naira.
The statement recalled that even before the current lockdown and outbreak of the corona virus pandemic, Adedoyin had always given out cash and material gifts to assist the underprivileged made up of the sick, widows, orphans and disabled every last Friday of the month.
 

Meanwhile, a cross-section of Nigerians have criticised the way and manner people have been giving monetary donations to the government noting that most of those who made such announcements will not redeem their pledges and even when they do, the money donated may not reach the people they are meant for as the money may end up in the pocket of politicians.

While some of the critics advocated that such individuals and corporate organisation give out such palliatives directly to individuals in forms of free electricity from the electricity companies, recharge cards and free data from telecommunication companies, and distribution of cash gifts and food directly to poor people, others recommended that the best way to support the government was for these people and bodies to donate medical equipments like nose masks, ventilators and other facilities which are in short supply.