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Name: Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II
Date of Birth: 10 August 1963
Title: Olofa of Offa
Coronation: 9 May 2010
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His Royal Majesty, Oba Mufutau Muhammed Oloyede Gbadamosi (Okikiola Ajagungbade I Esuwoye II), a Businessman and the 24th Olofa of Offa. Hails from Anilelerin Ruling House Offa, in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State.
Born on August 10, 1963, into the family of Alhaji Muhammed Gbadamosi Esuwoye and Alhaja Awawu Gbadamosi Esuwoye both of Obatiwajoye and Asalofa Compounds respectively.
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Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi started his education in the public-owned Mohammed Bankanu Primary School, Sokoto between 1969 and 1976. He proceeded to the renowned Maru Teachers College, Gusau between 1976 and 1981, where he bagged a grade II teacher certificate. He then attended Birni-Kebbi Polytechnic between 1982 and 1985 from where he got his National Diploma in Building Technology.
He then proceeded to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Technology in 1989 and served at the Katsina State Housing Authority for his National Youth Service between 1989 and 1990. His industrious nature, commitment to duty, and amiable personality endeared him to the hierarchy of the Federal Housing Authority, who rewarded him with employment in 1991 which he honored and was posted to Lagos.
Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi willingly tendered his resignation letter in 1997 to venture into the business of buying and selling rice, sugar, salt, and cement. He has been successful in business and rose to be the Chairman of MB Integrated Electrical and Data Services Limited; Zarm Poultry and Feed mill industry, Lagos; a Poultry business that prides itself as the biggest in Lagos State and Yammfy Nigeria Limited; a sister poultry farm located at Ilemona, Kwara State. Yammfy Nigeria Limited is today adjudged to be one of the biggest Poultry businesses in Nigeria.
« The 24th Olofa of Offa »
In his early years, Oba Mufutau Gbadamasi of Offa never imagined ascending to kingship. Raised in Lagos, he focused on his business, believing that when a king dies, they will automatically pick one of his sons to replace him. However, fate had other plans.
“When the king died they called me and I told them to select one of the sons but they said I had to come and contest for it which I declined.
“We dragged it for about a week because in Offa when a king dies, they have only 21 days to select another one. Out of that time, I wasted seven days. The clincher was when my father wanted to place a curse on me because of my refusal. So I accepted and gave them my credentials because the rule says that contestants for the kingship position must be below 50 years of age.
“I went back to Lagos after submitting my documents because I didn’t know anybody around. I later heard the whole town supported and wanted me and I was selected.” Oba Mufutau Gbadamasi narrated
Following the death of Oba Mustapha Olawore Olaonipekun, who ruled for over 40 years, Alhaji Mufutau Gbadamosi was appointed and installed as the new Olofa of Offa on the 9th of May 2010.
Achievements: Some achievements of this royal Majesty, Oba Mufutau Muhammed Oloyede Gbadamosi Okikiola Esuwoye II since his ascension to the throne include;
- The complete reconstruction of the old palace into a state-of-the-art magnificent complex
- Completion of the hitherto abandoned ODU Hall
- Completion of the third phase of the Offa Central Mosque
- Introduction of the annual ljakadi Festival to emphasize cultural heritage.
- Rebuild of Owode burnt market within two months of the incident.
- Approval and take off of Summit University in Offa
- Approval of Graceland Polytechnic, Offa
- Federal Polytechnic Offa to offer Degree programmes in collaboration with Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
- Upgrade of Kwara State College of Health Technology to Offer HND programmes.
- Takeoff of PAN African College of Education, Offa
- Lens Polytechnic, Offa, approval
- Reconstruction, and takeoff of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Offa study centre
- Rebuilding of Oja Ale (Night Market) by replacing tables with slabs
- Construction of the Moremi Hall of Fame, among others.
HRM Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Okikiola Esuwoye II has received several meritorious awards. He is a Fellow of Chartered of Institute of Management and Institute of Research. His hobbies include playing badminton and travelling.
Oba Mufutau Muhammed Oloyede Gbadamosi Okikiola Esuwoye II has traversed the length and breadth of the globe. He is the 24th Olofa of Offa and the first graduate to ascend the exalted throne of his forefathers.
