Hon. Segun Ojolowo-Ojuko has been elected as the new President of the prestigious Ota Gravity Foundation (OGF).
Hon. Ojolowo-Ojuko, a prominent socialite, assumed the presidency on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Otta, succeeding Mr. Biodun Adeniran, FCA. In his acceptance speech, he lauded the leadership and dedication of the outgoing Executive Council led by Mr. Adeniran. He pledged his unwavering commitment to advancing the foundation’s mission and called on members to support him in achieving the foundation’s goals while preserving its legacy.
The newly elected Executive Council members are:
- Hon. Segun Ojolowo-Ojuko – President
- High Chief Basirat Abimbola Abina – Vice President 1 (Nigeria)
- Arc. Waliu Olaiwola Salako – Vice President 2 (Diaspora)
- Yeye Kemi Adeogun – Social/Publicity Secretary
- Alhaji Wasiu Lawal – Treasurer
- Hon. Kola Salako – Secretary
The Ota Gravity Foundation is a prominent philanthropic organization in Ota, comprising distinguished members who have significantly contributed to the community through various developmental initiatives.
Notable members include Ogun Deputy Governor Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, lawyer and Islamic scholar Sheikh Alli Daudu, High Chief Olarenwaju Bashorun (Seriki Otta), Mr Rotimi Balogun, Baale Rotimi Akinola, Hon. Sheriff Yusuf Ibema (Majority Leader, OGHA), Dr Jide Salako, Alhaji Saminu Salako, Aare Rotimi Ishola (Aare Bobajiro Otta), Dr. Kehinde Odunsi, Prince Yomi Olusesi, Alhaji Ola Salako, Prince Lateef Adegbite, Olori Adebola Ogunde, Alhaja Aolat Ahmed, Mr. Abiola Subur, Hon. Akinpelu Aina (Baamofin Otta), Baba Oba Kolawole Salako, Rotimi Balogun, Prince Tajudeen Bolaji Dada, Alhaji Almonzur Olohungbebe, Erelu Iyabo Ojugbele, and Alhaja Iswat Aina-Akinpelu, Mr Razaq Obasanya & Erelu Kaffy Orisile
In his inaugural speech, President Ojolowo-Ojuko stated, “As a human, I can only assure you of my commitment and best efforts in pushing the foundation forward beyond where I found it. I believe the foundation needs to be redirected towards more engagements in the areas of social and financial sustainability. Our financial commitments are not encouraging, and I am not an exception. Our social engagement has been quite low, and I hope to improve it. Our membership needs to be more flexible to accommodate committed individuals as the constitution permits. All ongoing projects will be a priority for completion within a short period of time.”
He thanked all members for their support and trust, asserting, “With the team I am working with, Ota Gravity Foundation, if not the most successful and best in Ota, it will be one of the best in the nearest future.”
Hon Ojolowo-Ojuko also expressed gratitude to the Board of Trustees, including Chair Aare Ayodele Bankole, Dr. (DCP) Lateef Ahmed, Mr. Kunle Somorin, Oluwo Ganiyu Dada-Obanibasiri, and Engr. Temitayo Idowu, for ensuring a seamless transition. A date for the inauguration ceremony will be announced soon.
