The umbrella body of all sons and daughters of Ibadanland in the Diaspora, the Ibadan Descendants’ Union, USA Inc, at her just concluded 11th Biennial National Convention, elected Jagun Olubadan, Oloye Abiola Iyiola, as the new National President to run the affairs of the organization for the next two years.
After the election at the Convention, held in New York, USA, during the weekend, Oloye Abiola Iyiola and his new team took their oath of office.
While responding to his election, Jagun Olubadan thanked God for elevating him to this challenging role as he splashed appreciation to all the members of IDU in the Diaspora for counting him and his new team worthy of the task of taking IDU to greater heights.
He expressed appreciation to his immediate predecessor, former National President of IDU, USA Inc, Dr Olubunmi Afonja and her team for steering the Union to the height she’s now as he promised to work assiduously to continue from where the former Executives stopped and to build on their achievements.
Jagun Olubadan stated that he and his team would come up with programmes that would have more positive impacts on the IDU USA Inc in particular and Ibadanland in general. He expressed gratitude to his chapter of IDU in Houston Texas, who extended unalloyed supports for his tenures as the former Chapter President and the General-Secretary of IDU National. He congratulated them about his election as the new National President, being a prominent member of Houston Chapter of IDU.
The new National President of IDU, USA Inc is an Ibadan traditional chief, holding the title of Jagun Olubadan of Ibadanland. He is an alumnus of University of Ibadan, Lagos State University, University of Manchester, UK as an awardee of Chevening Scholarship by the British Government, Texas Southern University and University of Houston. He has business interests in shipping and logistics, oil and gas, water engineering, real estate and consumer goods. Oloye Abiola Iyiola is a vastly travelled person. He loves adventures of visiting historical places. He is a member of Ibadan Polo Club and other prominent clubs.
Hearty Congratulations to our own Jagun Olubadan on his election as the National President, Ibadan Descendants’ Union, USA Inc.