Ijesa indigenes in Texas re-elect Wuraola as 8th President

In a momentous event over the weekend, members of the Egbe Omo Obokun of Ijesaland, Houston chapter, USA, exercised their rights to elect a fresh executive committee entrusted with steering the group’s destiny for the next two years.

Mrs Wuraola Helen Abiodun was unanimously re-elected President by members of the association.
Other elected members of executive council of the Association include Gbenga Ekundare as Vice President, David Adebayo as General Secretary, Busuyi Johnson as Assistant General Secretary, Johnson Ogedengbe as Treasurer, Yomi Thomas as Financial Secretary, Oluwakayode Adelowokan as the Public Relations Officer in-charge of media and publicity, and Olusola Otunaike as the Public Relations Officer for General Duties. The lineup further features Adeniran Adeoye as Social Secretary, Yemisi Aofolaju as Assistant Social Secretary, Babatunde Peters as Welfare Secretary, Bolaji Allen as Assistant Welfare Secretary, and Oluwaseun Alaba as the Chief Whip of the Association.
Thanking the members for her re-election, Mrs Abiodun, said: “Being elected for the 2nd time unopposed gave me a sense of responsibility to do more. I am glad that I have the privilege to continue the good work and I thank the association for the trust they have in me and the love and support they have over the years.”

Looking forward to the next two years of her tenure; she said, “My focus is to continue the good deeds, raise more funds to complete our baby project, Ijesa House. Bring more recognition to the association locally and globally and do more community outreach in Houston and surrounding areas.”
The 8th President of the Egbe Omo Obokun of Ijesaland, Houston Chapter, also promised to reach out to people back home and support local projects, visit motherless homes, hospitals, schools, rural areas.
Mrs. Abiodun, however, called on the newly executive members to always remember that the vote given to them by members is a call to serve and that they’ve got work to do. “We are the image of the association, and we must do the duty wholeheartedly. We can’t be distracted.” She added.
“We must work together as a team, each member of the executive should act well their part and make sure there is no lapse in each office, a win for one is a win for all. Our decision should only be based on the interest of the association and not a selfish interest.”
In the spirit of unity, the President implored members to foster unification and forge indomitable bonds within the association.
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Fasuyi tasks Ijesa indigenes abroad to uplift homeland

The Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Asiwaju Olayinka Isaac Fasuyi, has called on indigenes of Ijesaland in diaspora to do more for the ancient town.
Asiwaju Fasuyi, made the appeal while addressing members of the Egbe Omo Obokun Ijesaland, Houston chapter at their election/monthly meeting and October birthday celebration.
Egbe Omo Obokun of Ijesaland is the umbrella organization for indigenes of Ijesaland residing in the City of Houston, Texas. The idea for the association is to help and support every son and daughter of Ijesaland in Diaspora.
While acknowledging Houston chapter of the Egbe Omo Obokun Ijesaland contribution to the newly built palace of the Owa of Ijesaland and the geriatric medical center, Fasuyi, described the chapter as a source of inspiration for other chapters around the world.
He decried the free fall of the Naira as well as the country’s high debt profile but called on Ijesaland indigenes to support the building and transformation of Ijesaland.
He solicited support for the medical needs in Ijesaland.
The Ijesaland elder stateman also commiserated with the chapter on the demise of its immediate past president, Prince Olumide Arimoro who died recently.
The event of day had Mrs. Helen Wuraola Abiodun, re-election as President of Association for another two years.
Other elected members of executive council of the Association include Gbenga Ekundare as Vice President, David Adebayo as General Secretary, Busuyi Johnson as Assistant General Secretary, Johnson Ogedengbe as Treasurer, Yomi Thomas as Financial Secretary, Oluwakayode Adelowokan as the Public Relations Officer in-charge of media and publicity, and Olusola Otunaike as the Public Relations Officer for General Duties. The lineup further features Adeniran Adeoye as Social Secretary, Yemisi Awofolaju as Assistant Social Secretary, Babatunde Peters as Welfare Secretary, Bolaji Allen as Assistant Welfare Secretary, and Oluwaseun Alaba as the Chief Whip of the Association.
Helen Wuraola Abiodun, the 8th President, Egbe Omo Obokun of Ijesaland, Houston Chapter in her response expressed the commitment of the chapter to giving back to Ijesaland, as a way of lifting others up.