A socio-cultural club by the name, Eminent Club of Nigeria, Oke-Ogun, has conferred a special honor on the Aare of Ago-Are as “Eminent Royal father/ member ” being the paramount ruler of Ago-Are ,Oba Abodunrin Oyetunji Kofoworola, Olakanla the first
The conferment on the Royal father was announced on Saturday at the October monthly ,hosted by him in his Palace .
The President of the club , Dr. Y.Y. Muslim Oyedemi ,Esq. , said the club has carefully followed the beautiful track record of the traditional ruler, whose contributions to upholding the values and traditions of Ago-Are Kingdom over the years as well as his inestimable involvements in the development of Okeogun area cannot be over-emphasized.
Oyedemi also noted that as paramount ruler, he has been doing the usual job expected of him in terms of ensuring peace and harmony in his domain.
Oba Dr. ABIODUN OYETUNJI KOFOWOROLA was born into royal family of Prince Emmanuel Oyebamiji Kofoworola (deceased ) and Madam Mary Baderinwa Kofoworola about 62 years ago, precisely on the new year day of January 1, 1959 in Ago-are, ATISBO Local Government area of Oyo State.
He obtained his grade II Teachers Certificate upon the satisfactory completion of all prescribed courses. From this professional teaching foundation level, he sought and secured admission to study Education Religious Studies at the then University of Ife (Now Obafemi Awolowo University ) and graduated in 1984 with Bachelor of Arts degree (2nd Class Upper Division ). His work history actually commenced around June- December, 1987 when he worked briefly as an Administrative Manager at Watfied and Associates, a Consultancy firm.
By January 1988, he moved on to Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC),Abuja as Administrative Officer 1. From then till he was invited by his People of Ago-are to come and be their Oba, it was promoted after promotion, result of hardwork, trust worthiness , loyalty to institution, innovativeness, sound knowledge of problem solving techniques and focused leadership. From 1988 till date, he transversed all cadre of ascension in the civil services- principal personal officer, personal assistant to the Executive Secretary , Chief Executive Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, Deputy Director, Director, Administration and Supplies and Supervising Director in charge of Human Resources Department, Director Services and Director, Resource.
He is also a member of the following professional bodies : Institutes of Corporate Administrators and Secretarial Professional Institute of Nigeria, Educational Studies Association, Nigerian Institute of Training and Development and Nigerian Institute of Management amongst others. His unpublished works include ; The perception of the managerial effectiveness of Vice Chancellor by the Academic Staff of Nigerian Universities (PH.D Thesis ) Studied crisis management in Nigeria Universities between 1960-1985 (Me.d Thesis ), towards Achieving Efficiency and Effectiveness in the Management of Human Resources, Motivation and Job Satisfaction in Dublie Enterprises etc. The Aare (Alawo-Ekun) of Ago-areland , Oba Dr. Abodunrin Oyetunji Kofoworola (Ilufemiloye ), Olakanla II, is happily married to Olori Adenike Kofoworola and blessed with Children.