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In a stirring address at the prestigious Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) Honors Conferment ceremony held at the Lagelu local government secretariat on Monday, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Federal Representative for Akinyele/Lagelu Constituency, Hon. Lafisoye Akinmoyede Wasiu, called on past and future chairmen of Lagelu Local Government to draw inspiration from the exemplary leadership of chairman Kamorudeen. The event, which celebrated outstanding contributions to Ibadanland, saw Lafisoye extol Kamorudeen’s legacy as a beacon of integrity, community service, and visionary governance.

The CCII, the umbrella body of socio-cultural societies of Ibadan extraction, hosted the ceremony at the multipurpose hall of Lagelu council secretariat, drawing dignitaries, traditional rulers, and political leaders from across party lines. The honors conferment recognized individuals who have significantly advanced the cultural, social, and economic fabric of Ibadanland, with ‘Alaga Kamorudeen’ celebrated for his transformative tenure as executive chairman.

Hon. Lafisoye, popularly known as ‘Lafi,’ delivered a speech that resonated deeply with the audience, emphasizing the need for leaders to embody Kamorudeen’s selfless dedication. “His tenure as chairman of Lagelu Local Government has been marked by transparency, inclusivity, humility and a relentless pursuit of development… Past chairmen in this local government should reflect on his kind of leadership style, and those aspiring to lead in the future must take lessons from his playbook if we are to sustain progress in Lagelu and Ibadanland at large”, Lafisoye stated.

Kamorudeen, revered for his infrastructural strides and community empowerment initiatives, was credited with laying the foundation for modern governance in Lagelu. His administration’s focus on education, healthcare, and youth development earned him widespread admiration, and recognition by the CCII.

Lafisoye, a former Chief Whip of the Oyo State House of Assembly and a member of the 8th Assembly representing Lagelu State Constituency, drew from his own political journey to underscore the importance of servant leadership. He recounted his experience as a council chairman in 2007, noting that Kamorudeen’s model of governance profoundly reinforced his approach, urging current and aspiring leaders to prioritize accountability, hardwork, honesty, humility and grassroots development.