THE SOPENLUKALE OF OKE-SOPEN, IJEBU-IGBO.
PROFILE OF KABIYESI ALAYELUWA OBA (DR.) MUFUTAU ADESESAN YUSUF FAAC, FPMA, FCIMLKabiesi is a lover of peace and a pillar of tradition and progress in Ijebu-Igbo.
Kabiyesi Oba (Dr) M.A Yusuf, (Erinkitola 1), the Sopenlukale of Oke-Sopen, Ijebu-Igbo, was born in 1960 into the family of late Prince Abeeb Tiriba Yusuf Erinki of the Ikupakude Royal dynasty through his paternal lineage, Osifunren/Osilamade of Itowo, Oke-Sopen, Ijebu-Igbo, and the famous Onipo family of Agbole Olowu (a descendant of the Awoyelu Ruling Class in Oke-tako). His mother was Hajia Falilat Yusuf (nee Koleti Sanni) of Oriwu Quarter, Atikori, Ijebu-Igbo.
Kabiyesi Oba (Dr.) M. A. Yusuf attended St. James Anglican Primary School, Atikori, Ijebu-Igbo, and St. Peter’s Anglican Primary School, Wopin, Ijebu Waterside, from 1968 to 1974. He proceeded to Local Authority Modern School, Oke-Agbo, Ijebu-Igbo, and obtained the Modern School Certificate in 1978. He also attended Ago-Iwoye Secondary School, where he obtained the West African School Certificate in 1981. He then proceeded to Ramat Polytechnic Maiduguri, where he obtained the National Diploma in Business Administration. He enrolled at the Institute of Secretarial Studies and obtained the RSA Stage 2 Certificate in Typing and Shorthand.
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Of Oke Sopen's residents are involved in farming and agriculture.
Of families engage in trading, making the market a regional hub for commerce.
Oke-Sopen, in ljebu-Igbo, is a town located ni Ijebu-North Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. It is approximately a 15 minute drive from ljebu-Ode. It is the Headquarters of ljebu-North Local Government Authority. Its geographical coordinates are Latitude 6°, 58’0″ North, and Longitude 4°0’0″ East. Oke-Sopen is number one out of the five towns that constitute the present day Ljebu-Igbo, with population of about 175 thousand as at 2006 head counts
Oke-Sopen is the Political Headquarters as well as the commercial nerve centre of Ijebu- North Local Government, with many of its indigenes playing active role in the State and National Politics.
Oke-Sopen was founded by Princess Sopenlukale and Ogunlegi around 15 century (1430) about 750 years ago.
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Oke Sopen, land of brave and noble heritage,
Descendants of kings, fearless and wise.
The great ones of Sopenlukale,
Where warriors stand tall with pride.
The mountain that protects, the home of honor,
Sopen, the land of prosperity and peace.
Crowned by tradition, blessed with unity,
Your praise is sung through generations.
Omo Alagemo, custodian of ancient ways,
Where the drums echo through hills and valleys.
Your land is rich with culture, steeped in history,
The market bustling, the people thriving.
A place where elders' wisdom shapes the young,
And the masquerades dance with grace and might.
Oke Sopen, cradle of traditions,
Your name rings across Ijebu, from sunrise to dusk.
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