HRH Oba Mufutau Adesesan Yusuf
Traditional Ruler · Oke-Sopen

The Sopenlukale
of Oke-Sopen

HRH Oba (Dr.) Mufutau Adesesan Yusuf, FAAC

Erinkitola I · Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State

Profile

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

1968–1974

St. James Anglican Primary School, Atikori, Ijebu-Igbo & St. Peter Anglican Primary School, Wopin, Ijebu Waterside

1978

Modern School Certificate — Local Authority Modern School, Oke-Agbo, Ijebu-Igbo

1981

West African School Certificate (WASC) — Ago-Iwoye Secondary School

Later

National Diploma in Business Administration — Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri

Later

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.

Scholarship Award Ceremony

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

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