28/12/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GRAND CHIEF IMAM OF IKORODU DIVISION, SHAYKH SEIFUDEEN OLOWOORIBI, INAUGURATES PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR HIS 70TH BIRTHDAY AND 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF IMAMATE
Ikorodu, Lagos State.
In a landmark gathering of religious and community leaders, the Grand Chief Imam of Ikorodu Division, Fadilat Sheikh Ayinla Ademoritan Olowooribi, has formally inaugurated a high-powered planning committee to oversee arrangements for his forthcoming dual milestone celebration.
The historic event, themed “My Legacy, Our Mosque,” commemorates the 70th birthday of the revered Islamic scholar and marks 20 years of his devoted service as the Grand Chief Imam of Ikorodu Division.
A Celebration with Purpose: Rebuilding the Ikorodu Central Mosque
Addressing attendees at the inauguration ceremony, Fadilat Sheikh Olowooribi stressed that the celebration transcends personal achievement and represents a collective call toward the spiritual and infrastructural advancement of the Muslim community. He announced that both milestones have been dedicated to the ambitious reconstruction of the Ikorodu Central Mosque into an ultramodern Islamic centre.
"This is a dream gradually coming to fruition as I witness the collective commitment toward this noble cause,” the Grand Chief Imam stated. “I have dedicated my birthday and anniversary to the rebuilding of our Central Mosque, a legacy project that will stand as a symbol of our shared faith and unity.”
The Grand Chief Imam expressed deep appreciation to the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi, for his visionary leadership and unwavering support toward the realization of the project.
"I must specially acknowledge our Royal Father for championing this cause and for his strategic efforts in ensuring the success of this project. May Allah ease his affairs and crown this effort with success,” he prayed.
According to the Grand Chief Imam, members of the planning committee were meticulously selected based on their integrity, competence, and proven records of service.
The committee is chaired by Hon. Kamaldeen Damilola Olowosago, Permanent Secretary, Lands and Bureau, Lagos State, whose wealth of administrative experience and strategic insight is expected to significantly drive the success of the “My Legacy, Our Mosque” initiative.
The full list of committee members includes:
1. Hon. Kamar Damilola Olowosago- Chairman/ CWC
2. Dr. Saheed Ibikunle- Vice Chairman and Strategy
3. Engr Ganiu Saka- Finance
4. Alh chief Monsur Olowoshago - Finance
5. Alh Maruf Olowoshago - Finance
6. Alh Yishau Akin Abiodun- Finance
7. Alhaja Shukurat Dupe Sanni (Shine shine- finance and Social
8. Alhaji Olorunrinu Anifowose- Vice Chairman 1/ CWC
9. Engr Wasiu Olokunola- Building Committee
10. Mr Taofeeq Sulaimon PhD- Building Committee
11. Engr. Duau Matti- Building Committee
12. Sheikh Bashir O.Maja- Contact and mobilisation
13. Sheikh Saheed O. Abdul Olorunloraemiyin- Contact and mobilisation
14. Alh Alliy Sh*tta (SIFAD)- Vice Chairman 11/ CWC
15. Alh Rasheed Elemuren - Contact and mobilisation
16. Comr. Olalekan Pelumi (Rado)- Contact and mobilisation
17. Alh Chief Wasiu Rabiu- Contact and mobilisation
18. Imam Quadri Akolemobasi - Contact and mobilisation
19. Imam Kamorudeen Ogunbanwo- Contact and mobilisation
20. Chief Imam AbdWasi Ajofoyinbo- Contact and mobilisation
21. Alh Shakiru Olorunnimbe- Contact and mobilisation
22. Alh Yishau Onibudo - Contact and mobilisation
23. Imam Rasheed Asiko- Contact and mobilisation
24. Alh Lukman Andu - Media and publicity
25. Mr Waliu Adeyeri - Media and publicity
26. Imam Miftahudeen Olohuniyo- Media and publicity
27. Alh Kolawole Fatai Olayiwola- Finance
28. Mayor Deen Sanwoola- Strategy and Security
29. Sheikh Imam Azeez Jamiu Olusola- Strategy and Security
30. Alhaji Shakiru Orilobamise (Amir Iradat)- Strategy and Security
31. Alh AbdGaniy Olowooribi- Strategy and Security
32. Mr Taofeeq Olorunjeda Amodu- Strategy and Security
33. Imam AbdulHafeez Abojututu- Strategy and Security
34. Alh Shukurat Dupe Sanni- Social Committe
35. Alh Ambaliu Olutosin- Social Committe
36. Imam Alliy Atunrashe- Social Committe
37. Mr Busari Taofeek- Social Committe
38. Imam AbdLateef Fashanu - Social Committe
39. Sister Habeebat Olakitan - Social Committe
40. Sister Rukayah Orija Abubakr - Social Committe
41. Sister Alimi Balikis Omotola - Social Committe
42. Alh AbdulGaniy Kamoju - CWC
43. Imam Jamiu Quadri- Sec 1 / CWC
44. Bro AbdWasiu Shodunke- Sec 11/ CWC
Concluding the ceremony, the Grand Chief Imam offered prayers for divine guidance and success:
"May Allah ease their task, guide their decisions, and grant outcomes that will bring joy and benefit to the entire Ummah.”
Signed:
Media & Publicity Team
S.A.A. Olowooribi 70th Birthday & 20th Anniversary Planning Committee
