Alhaji (Oloye) Kazeem Ademola Alimi has expressed profound gratitude to Almighty Allah for the grace and honour bestowed upon him during his Turbaning Ceremony as the Alaranse Adinni of Oke-Aremo and Environs. The ceremony, held under the auspices of the League of Imams and Alfas of Alfa Agba Alaga Mosque, Ibadan, marked a significant spiritual and community milestone.
In a heartfelt statement, Alhaji Alimi thanked the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdul-Ganiyat Abubakr Agbotomokekere, for his presence and spiritual guidance, as well as the Guest Lecturer, Al-Imam Elesin Meta, Chief Imam of IAR&T, and Imam Abdukabir Abdulsalam Alaga. He also extended appreciation to the Planning Committee for their dedication and efforts in making the event a resounding success.
He reserved special mention for his close friend and associate, Prince Babatunde Balogun, Chairman/CEO of Prince 89.7FM, for his unwavering support and friendship.
Alhaji Alimi expressed his gratitude to several dignitaries and well-wishers who honoured the occasion, including:
Balogun (Otunba) Joseph Adeseye Famojuro
Hon. Folajinmi Oyekunle Sunday (DON), Deputy Chief of Staff to the Oyo State Governor
Hon. Comforter Olufunke Olajide, Member, Oyo State House of Assembly
Hon. Ademola Kamil Omotoso, Chairman, Oyo State Housing Corporation
Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade (Onala), Executive Chairman, Ibadan North LG
Hon. Adeyinka Kazim Adeniyi (Bibiire)
Prince Bashir Banji Bello-Olaoye (Dallas, USA)
He also acknowledged the support of Chief Taofik Aremu Bankole and executives of the Association of Nigerian Barbers (Oyo Chapter), as well as numerous community leaders, friends, and family members including his siblings, political associates, and members of various social and professional groups.
In particular, he praised members of the Ibadan Best Icon Affiliate Club of CCII, Great 15 Club, Oke-Aremo Development Forum, Mobil Vanguard, and the 1986 set of Holy Trinity Grammar School.
Alhaji Alimi also appreciated members of his political support group, the Paramount Vanguards (Omi Tuntun 2.0), created to champion the transformation agenda of Governor Oluseyi Makinde.
He concluded with a prayer for continued growth, peace, and success for all who supported him.
“May Almighty Allah reward your kindness, support, and prayers,” he said, “and may we all continue to witness progress, joy, and elevation in our respective lives.”
