GCON NATIONAL HONOUR: IPERU INDIGENES FORUM REJOICES WITH SIR KESINGTON ADEBUTU
GCON NATIONAL HONOUR: IPERU INDIGENES FORUM REJOICES WITH SIR KESINGTON ADEBUTU
– Describes Honour as Well-Deserved, Suitable, and Timely; Appreciates President Bola Ahmed TINUBU for the Recognition
The Iperu Indigenes Forum (IIF) has expressed immense joy and pride over the recent conferment of the National Honour of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on their illustrious son, patriarch, and global icon, Sir (Dr.) Chief Kesington Adebukunola ADEBUTU, OON, CON, CFR, GCON, KJW, FISM, FGPS, FNIJ, FAmedS; The Baba Oba and Balogun of Iperu Akesanland, and the Odole Oodua of The Source.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Forum described the national honour as “well-deserved, suitable, and timely,” noting that it is a fitting recognition of Sir ADEBUTU’s enduring legacy of selfless service, philanthropy, and monumental contributions to Nigeria’s socio-economic development.
The Forum extended profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed TINUBU, GCFR, for finding Sir Kesington ADEBUTU worthy of this exalted recognition, and more importantly, for bestowing the honour “while the revered elder statesman is still alive to witness the nation’s gratitude.”
“We are deeply grateful to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed TINUBU, GCFR, for bestowing this rare and distinguished second highest national honour upon our revered Balogun and Baba Oba of Iperu Akesanland, and Odole Oodua of the Source, Sir Kesington ADEBUTU. This recognition is not only well-deserved but most suitable and timely, as it acknowledges the enduring legacy of a man whose generosity, humility, and service have transformed countless lives across Nigeria,” the statement read.
According to the Forum, the GCON award stands as an attestation to Sir ADEBUTU’s uncommon grace, humanitarian spirit, and lifelong dedication to the upliftment of others, qualities that have continued to define his journey and inspire generations within and beyond Iperu-Akesanland.
The honour comes just on the day, the distinguished nonagenarian marked his 90th birthday on Friday, 24th October 2025 in a landmark celebration that attracted goodwill messages from family, friends, associates, leaders, traditional rulers, and admirers across the country.
The Forum recalled that it had earlier felicitated Sir ADEBUTU on his 90th birthday, in a message issued on 23rd October 2025, titled:
” *SIR KESINGTON ADEBUKUNOLA ADEBUTU: CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO A LIVING LEGEND AND MAN OF UNCOMMON GRACE, CELEBRATING A SELFLESS PHILANTHROPIST AND GREAT HUMANITARIAN; A BRIDGE-BUILDER, A DETRIBALISED NIGERIAN AND A TRUE SON OF IPERU AKESANLAND AT 90!”*
In that message, the Forum extolled the virtues of the celebrant as “a living legend, a man of uncommon grace, a bridge-builder, and a true son and great benefactor of Iperu Akesanland, whose life epitomises generosity, compassion, humility, and service to humanity.”
As the Iperu Indigenes Forum rejoices once again with Sir ADEBUTU, it prays for continued strength, good health, and enduring joy for the revered patriarch and humanitarian, even as his legacy of kindness and service continues to flourish for generations to come.
Hearty congratulations once again to our beloved Balogun and Babaoba of Iperu Akesanland, and Odole Oodua of The Source.
Kindly accept, sir, the assurances of our highest esteem and unending admiration.
For and on behalf of Iperu Indigenes Forum:
*Prince Ladi OLABINJO*
Convener
*High Chief Ifasola Saheed OPEODU*
Oluwo of Iperu / Administrator
*Otunba Adebayo SALAMI*
Administrator
*Temitope OYEKAN*
Media Officer
25th October, 2025
