Adedoyin to establish Maye University of Medicine in Sierra Leone.

Adedoyin to establish Maye University of Medicine in Sierra Leone

 Sierra Leone Ex President His Excellency Ba Koroma with His Royal Eminence Ramon Adedoyin

It was indeed an historical visit as the Maye of Yorubaland, His Royal Eminence, Dr Ramon  Adedoyin and his wife,  Chief (Mrs) Iyabode Olufunmilayo Adedoyin last week paid a four  day working visit to the Republic of Sierra Leone where they paid courtesy calls on the immediate past President of the country, His Excellency Ba Koroma as well as the Nigerian High Commissioner to the Country, His Excellency Ambassador (Dr) Habiss Ibrahim Ugbada.

The couple and their entourage who were in the diamond rich country to solidify academic relations between Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Nigeria and the University of Makeni, Sierra Leone were received at the Freetown Airport by the Nigerian Embassy staff and officials of the University from where they boarded a private boat to the city of Freetown in Serrialeone.

Dr Adedoyin and his entourage used the opportunity to pay courtesy visits to Sierra Leonean officials including the Honourable Minister for Technical and Higher Education, Hon Prof Aiah Gbakima to discuss areas of mutual cooperation and benefit between the two countries.

The couple and their entourage were also hosted to a breakfast treat by the Nigerian High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, His Excellency, Ambassador (Dr.) Habiss Ibrahim Ugbada who expressed delight that Maye and his wife’s visit will go a long way to further strengthen the existing strong and cordial relationship existing between the two countries.

His Excellency Ba Koroma, Maye Adedoyin and Yeye Maye Iyabode Adedoyin during the visit

He disclosed that Nigeria and Sierra Leone shared a lot of history and are both currently having many bilateral and multilateral relations especially in the areas of military, health and education.

Dr Adedoyin also met with some members of the Sierra Leone business community to also explore other areas of business and investment in Sierra Leone aside the educational sector where he indicated his interest in establishing the Maye University of Medicine, Makeni, Sierra Leone.

At Makeni, one of the largest council areas in Sierra Leone, the team was warmly received by the Paramount Chief of Bombali Shebora Chiefdom, Chief Bai Shebora Kassanga II, the Mayor of Makeni City Council, Her Worship,Mrs Sunkarie Kamara and the entire people of the community as they trooped out in their large numbers to give them a rousing welcome.

During their stay at Makeni, the Maye of Yorubaland and His wife also paid a courtesy visit to the immediate past President of Sierra Leone, His Excellency Ba Koroma in his palatial country home.

They also had discussion on areas of mutual interests between the two countries with the Ex President showing the appreciation of the country to Nigerians and Nigerian government for their assistance to the Sierra Leone people especially during the long civil war and during the Ebola epidemic.

The Oduduwa University delegation had earlier attended the Postgraduate Congregation ceremony of the University of Makeni where the Chancellor of Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu Dr Ramon Adedoyin delivered the convocation lecture titled: Postgraduate Education and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

The team also paid courtesy visits on the Mayor of Makeni City Council, Her Worship,Mrs Sunkarie Kamara, the Paramount Chief of Bombali Shebora Chiefdom, Chief Bai Shebora Kassanga II.

Other areas visited are the Poultry Research Facility established by the University of Makeni, the Fatima and the Yoni Campuses of the institution where they had a meeting with the staff to discuss areas of collaborations and academic relations

Dr Adedoyin, his wife with Nigerian Ambassador to Sierra Leone, his wife during a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Embassy

The members of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Sierra Leone Chapter led by their President, Comrade Prince John Ogar as well as a delegation of Nigerians living in Sierra Leone also paid the renowned industrialist visits.

He urged them to be law abiding and be good ambassadors of Nigeria in their different places of work and abode.

Speaking to journalists on their return back to Nigeria, the Chancellor, Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu and Maye of Yorubaland, His Royal Eminence Dr Ramon Adegoke Atobatele Adedoyin described the visit to Sierra Leone as enlightening, progressive and a detailed ground for a business deal. He described Sierra Leoneans as friendly, hospitable and accommodating.

He expressed his readiness to partner with others in the different spheres of business and educational life towards the development of the socio-economic life of Sierra Leone.

Maye of Yorubaland Commiserates with Fasoranti, advises FGN to restructure Nigeria.

Maye of Yorubaland Commiserates with Fasoranti, advises FGN to restructure Nigeria.

(Dr) Ramon Adegoke Atobatele Adedoyin

The Maye of Yorubaland and renowned business guru, His Royal Eminence (Dr) Ramon Adegoke Atobatele Adedoyin has joined other notable Nigerians to commiserate with the leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti on the death of his daughter, Mrs. Funke Olakunrin who was reportedly killed by some hoodlums, suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, along Ore-Shagamu expressway in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, last Friday.

In a chat with newsmen, the Maye of Yorubaland said it was tragic and heart breaking for any parent to witness the death of his or her offspring especially in such a violent circumstance.

He described the level of insecurity in the country as alarming as Nigerians constantly live in fear of armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism and assassination among many other deadly vices.

The Maye noted that the major reason for the current widespread insecurity and lawlessness is the unemployment and widespread poverty among Nigerians, especially the youths and advised the government to urgently come up with programmes that will alleviate poverty so that crime can reduce in the society.

He also suggested that since it seems the government is not buoyant enough to carry the task of securing the lives and properties of Nigerians in view of other pressing issues in the country, the federal government should engage the services of licensed security outfits to combat crimes at all levels noting that the issue of security is germane to progress and development.

Dr Adedoyin added that organisations like Oodua People’s Congress should be encouraged to officially register as security outfits and be licensed to carry fire arms.

On the issue of nationhood, the Maye noted that he is not in support of the breakage of Nigeria, but suggested that instead of splitting, Nigeria should operate a regional arrangement with the country divided into 6 geo political zones under a new name called United States of Nigeria and the resources controlled by the various regions under the federal government.

Meanwhile, Ondo State Police Command has disclosed that it had made a number of arrests on the killing of Mrs. Funke Olakunrin, the daughter of the leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mr. Femi Joseph, said the command would not relent until the perpetrators were apprehended and brought to book.

The police reiterated that its men were still in the forest, in the local government in search of the hoodlums.

He said, “We have made a lot of arrests on this matter, but we are doing the screening of those arrested to know who among them are the culprits.”

“By the time we finish the screening, we will let the world know the perpetrators.”

On the number of those arrested, Joseph said he would not be able to disclose the number for security reasons but said, “As I said a number of people have been arrested and when it is time we shall parade the suspects.”