By Ademola Adekusibe
January 9, 2025.
Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State
As the Fusengbuwa Ruling House sets January 12 for the nomination of the next Awujale, Frederick Ayodeji Osibogun has been increasingly visible in coverage of Ijebuland’s security, development, and cultural heritage initiatives.
Reports highlight Osibogun’s pioneering efforts during the height of the Fulani herdsmen onslaught, when he coordinated relief and protection for communities across Yorubaland. His Yoruba Ko’ya Training and Leadership Initiative continues to appear prominently in discussions on local security, hunter mobilization, and community resilience.
Media coverage has repeatedly noted Osibogun’s work in agriculture, including pilot farms at Eruwon and Ilado, training young farmers in piggery, fishery, beekeeping, and vegetable production, emphasizing the long-term economic impact on Ijebu communities.
Cultural preservation also dominates reporting around Osibogun. Coverage details his supervision of the excavation of the ancient Awujale courtyards and ongoing stewardship of the Ijebu Museum, highlighting his role in maintaining historical continuity.
As news cycles continue to feature Osibogun in security briefings, development programs, and cultural events, public attention is repeatedly drawn to his leadership credentials, civic contributions, and visionary approach to Ijebuland’s future. The narrative around the upcoming Awujale selection increasingly frames Osibogun as a central figure in the region’s present and future governance.
