Adopting Lilly Michael’s words “There are not words big enough. There is not a hug strong enough. There is not a smile wide enough. All we can offer is thank you, Sir. You are our hero.
You are in our thoughts. You are in our prayers. For all you’ve done, thank you, Sir.”
We see it as a point of duty to join our voice with other voices in celebrating our leader, a father, mentor, one who we can refer to as the father of Modern CCII, Chief Yemi Soladoye, a two term President-General of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, the highest Indigenous & socio-cultural group in Ibadan comprising of over 260 clubs.
It’s important we state this for public consumption that Chief Yemi Soladoye has written his name in the good side of history, and history will be kind to him, while in office, he built on the work of his predecessors and projected the image of Ibadan Land in international space.
Also, at IPYF, we appreciate the immediate past PG for giving the youths of Ibadan the opportunity to have a voice, by recognizing and approving the establishment of the youth wing of CCII, this is one of the many things that will live after you, as the youth forum will consolidate on your good work for the betterment of Ibadan land.
In the remark of the Coordinator of Ibadan Prime Youths Forum (IPYF), Dr. Oluwatunmise Adeagbo he said “Chief Yemi Soladoye is an achiever, a visionary leader, and a master planner, this is evident in the numerous successes of his administration, it should be on record that it was the Chief Yemi Soladoye that initiated the youth wing of CCII and subsequently sought the approval of CCII congress on the 5th of February 2021 which established the conception of the umbrella body of all youths of Ibadanland – Ibadan Prime Youths Forum, and he placed it directly under CCII as its youth wing. This is to show his love and Interest towards youth Inclusiveness in the affairs of Ibadan.”
Ibadan Prime Youths Forum (IPYF) employ this opportunity to appreciate the IPPG for the contribution of his administration in Education as many students received Scholarship and Education grants under his leadership, also, the increase of CCII registered groups from 198 to 260 under his watch is a monumental achievement.
Lastly, Chief Yemi Soladoye is a great asset to Ibadan land and nation as a whole, we do hope Federal and State governments can tap from his pool of experience and expertise for betterment of Ibadan Land and Nigeria as a whole.