On the First Anniversary As Atobaase of Yorubaland and Concurrent As Asiwaju of Fiditi Land
It is obvious the level of expertise that the late Oba (Dr.) Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, Iku Baba Yeye, Alaafin of Oyo, J.P, CFR, L.L. D seen before the conferral of High Chief Dr. Babajide Agunbiade, FNSE as the Atóbaáse of Yorubaland.
The title is given to Dr. Babajide Agunbiade, FNSE is that of Atóbaáse of Yorubaland, which means "the one who is skilled enough to be a king," according to the Alaafin of Oyo, Alaafin Eguguojo established and used the Atóbaáse, a traditional title, as part of his administration to control the Oyo or Yoruba empire when they shifted the center of power to modern-day Igboho and this title had been given four times in the past
Dr.
Babajide Agunbiade, FNSE is a recognized authority on offshore production. He
works as a director for National Oilwell Varco, the biggest producer of
oilfield equipment in the world, based in Houston. He is also an engineer,
investor, and businessman. In that capacity, he has finished offshore
production projects in the Gulf of Mexico and Sub-Saharan Africa valued at over
$2 billion USD. He holds fellowships from the Society of Underwater
Technologies, the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, and the
Nigerian Society of Engineers. He is one of just 13 subject matter experts
worldwide in subsea production systems as of 2022.
He is
from Fiditi, a wealthy city in Oyo State, the state that sets the pace. He has
made a significant contribution to the town's development and evolution as a
man of the spirit through a variety of techniques. He is one of the top
contributors of technology and other resources to Fiditi Echo, the media
division of Fiditi, the land of fruits. His desire to see human and community
capital developed led to the creation of the Fiditi Strategic Development
Initiative (FI). FI was established as a nonprofit, apolitical organization to
support the socioeconomic and educational well-being of Fiditi natives.
Within
and outside of Nigeria, Dr. Chief Babajide Agunbiade, FNSE is renowned for his
significant accomplishments and immeasurable virtues. Being a graduate of one
of the top universities, University of Ibadan.
Dr.
Babajide Agunbiade, FNSE is one of the big backbone of Fiditi Echo Team being
part of the first set of people that donated a huge amount of money for the
purchase of Fiditi Echo gadgets.
The joy
that filled the hearts of every Fiditians is immeasurable as the Onifiditi of
Fiditi Land, His Royal Majesty, Oba Sakiru Oyewole Adekola-Oyelere, Ajani-Eedu
II, Agbadewolu I, confers the post of Asiwaju of Fiditi on Dr. Babajide
Agunbiade, FNSE, the Atóbaáse of Yorubaland based on his existing records. We
have the confidence that he is a perfect fit for this position as we look
forward to a better Fiditi.
Fiditi
Echo as well as Fiditi Youth wish to felicitate with Dr. Babajide Agunbiade,
FNSE on the occasion of the conferment of Chieftaincy Title as the Asiwaju of
Fiditi Land. We are so glad to receive the news. It is our noble and utmost
prayer that the Almighty God will continue to grant him good health even as he
guides and prospers you in the years of fulfilling service ahead of you..
It is a
time to celebrate his strength, courage and contributions, which confirms him
as one of the most ebullient personalities in the town who deserves the title
in view of great leadership and active role you have played in the development
of Fiditi Town.
Congratulations
and we wish you well.
Akinwale
J. Ogundokun
For
Fiditi Echo & Fiditi Youth
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