A non-governmental Organization called ”Arede Dynasty Foundation” has been launched in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria to commemorate 10 years remembrance of the late Madam Omojolagbe Julianah Apempe popularly called ”Eye Arede,” the mother of His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulganiyu Ayodele Obasoyin, the Olukere fo Ikere, Odo-Oja, Ikere local government.
The ceremony held at Mama’s residence in Ajibade lane, off Orereowu, Ado Ekiti, had children, relatives, clerics, academia, politicians and other personalities in attendance.
Over one hundred beneficiaries cutting across market traders, particularly sellers of yam tubers-Mama’s major business during her lifetime, Students, Elderly, Orphans and less priviledged ones from Ikere and Ado Ekiti went home with cash gifts ranging from 100,000, 50,000, 30,000, 20,000 and food stuffs inclusive.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Olukere of Ikere, Odo-Oja, Oba Ayodele Obasoyin said the foundation was instituted in honour of his mother to reflect her legacy of love, care and benevolence to everyone that crossed her ways with a view to helping the needy in the society.
Oba Obasoyin said the initiative will be done on a yearly basis to commemorate his mother ”Eye Rede”. adding that in the subsequent edition, more largesse will be incorporated such as Scholarship scheme for students, support for the aged who are basically in need and distribution of massive food items for the people
”This the maiden edition of the Arede Dynasty foundation, more schemes would be unveiled in subsequent editions, said Olukere.
The traditional ruler appealed to all well to do Nigerians to extend hands of love to the needy who could not fend for themselves as it was one of the major lessons learnt from his late mother.
