Radanuwa of Idado Confers Baba Ewe and Iya Ewe Titles on Mr. Rafiu and Mrs. Oladapo Sulaimon

By: Ogunleye Oluwapelumi

The Radanuwa of Idado, Oba Musiliu Oriyomi Soile (Osiderumu 1), today, 25th October, conferred on Mr. Rafiu and Mrs. Oladapo Sulaimon the title of Baba Ewe and Iya Ewe of Idado Kingdom.

The ceremony saw family members, both in Nigeria and the diaspora, friends, people of the Idado community, come to rejoice and celebrate with the celebrants. Prayers were offered on the chiefs by the Radanuwa and other kings in attendance, and they were bid to continue with their good deeds that they have been doing even before now.

Dignitaries in attendance included Oba Solomon Adegboyega Oguntade (Orimadegun of Araromi), Oba Lukman Oluwadamilare Adebambo Salami (Ebi of Idena, Sebu II, the Olumogun Adimula), Oba Taiwo Taiwo (Onipara of Ipara), Oba Ogunsola Muyideen Oluseyi Soile (The Ayanperuwa Sotubo), Kabiyesi Odofin Soyindo, Oloris, Chiefs of Idado, Team Members of the Friends of Ronzls Foundation, Religious leaders, great personalities, Members of Idado youth and well-wishers.

The King, Oba Musiliu Oriyomi Soile, lauded the efforts of the new chiefs, stating that their undaunted efforts towards the growth and development of children in the community are highly commendable. He hence encouraged them to use this position to continue in their good deeds and even do much more.

Ola Sulaimon, born and raised in Sagamu, exemplifies professional excellence and compassionate philanthropy. Her finance journey began at Babcock University, where she earned an upper second-class degree in Accountancy and Finance. She later became a Certified Chartered Accountant (FCCA), gaining extensive experience in consulting and advising clients on various financial matters. In 2014, Chief Mrs. Ola Sulaimon founded Ronzl Accountants Ltd in the UK, helping individuals and businesses with their accounting and tax needs. Her dedication to professionalism and client satisfaction has been pivotal to her practice’s success.

Mrs. Ola is also an author, with two tax books published in 2019 and 2022. Beyond her business achievements, Mrs. Ola is passionate about education and philanthropy. She founded the Friends of Ronzls Foundation, a charity focused on improving education for children in Nigeria. Married and a mother of three, Mrs. Ola balances professional success, family life, and social responsibility. Her contributions to the financial sector and philanthropic efforts make her an inspirational figure in both realms.

The Sulaimons, through their foundation, The Friends of Ronzls Foundation, have conducted educational programs that bridge the educational gap experienced by children from disadvantaged families. These programs encompass Libraries and Book Reading Club, Computer Literacy Classes, Soles for Little Souls School Sandals Distribution Project, Uniform Projects, Scholarship and Feeding Program, Annual Inter-School Spelling Bee and Quiz Competition and Annual Inter-School Sport Fiesta.

“This conferment is a calling, and I see it as an opportunity to do more for not just the children, but also the youth of Idado community. Many projects will be done, by the grace of God, and we will live every day to fulfill this role,” Chief Mrs. Ola Sulaimon said.

The celebration was concluded with a grand reception at SLG Multipurpose hall , Oba Erinwole road, Makun, Sagamu.