Profile of Kabiyesi Alayeluwa
Oba (Dr.) Mufutau Adesesan Yusuf, FAAC
Kabiyesi Oba (Dr) M.A Yusuf, (Erinkitola I), 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 (née Koleti Sanni) of Oriwu Quarter, Atikori, Ijebu-Igbo.
Education
St. James Anglican Primary School, Atikori, Ijebu-Igbo & St. Peter Anglican Primary School, Wopin, Ijebu Waterside
Modern School Certificate — Local Authority Modern School, Oke-Agbo, Ijebu-Igbo
West African School Certificate (WASC) — Ago-Iwoye Secondary School
National Diploma in Business Administration — Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri
RSA Stage 2 Certificate in Typing & Shorthand — Institute of Secretarial Studies
Community Leadership
As the Sopenlukale of Oke-Sopen, HRH Oba Mufutau Yusuf has been a relentless advocate for his people. He negotiated a landmark development agreement with the Dangote Group, securing binding commitments for Oke-Sopen communities across education, health, infrastructure, and employment.
Scholarships
Annual scholarships for tertiary and secondary school students, personally funded by the monarch.
Healthcare
Renovation of General Hospital and health centres across Ijebu Igbo.
Infrastructure
Road construction, boreholes, and the Oke-Sopen Community Town Hall.
Education
Classroom construction, school equipment, and skills training centres.
HRH the Sopenlukale presenting scholarships to outstanding students of Oke-Sopen
Notable Installations (2023)
On 28th October 2023, in a colourful ceremony attended by the Orimolusi of Ijebu-Igbo and other high-profile dignitaries, the Sopenlukale installed four new chiefs in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Oke-Sopen:
Chief (Mrs) Bolanle Aderonke Akinsanya Opanuga
Yeye Bobagbimo of Oke Sopen
Alhaja Kuburat Iyabode Azeez
Yeye Mesho of Oke Sopen
Amb. Chief Sherifat Olusola Musa
Yeye Bewaji of Oke Sopen
Aare Dr. Adebayo Odunowo
Aare Bobaseye of Oke Sopen
Community Events
