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HRM OBA ISREAL ADEWALE OKOYA OKIKI OLA 1 ONIBEREKO OF IBEREKO AWORI KINGDOM,LAGOS STATE.

HRM Oba Israel Okoya was born 50 years ago into the family of pa job.He had primary school education at local authority primary school Ibereko from 1969 - 1975. He later proceeded to Iworo Ajido modern school Ajido. Oba Adewale Okoya enrolled for general certificate education. He later secured admission to study business administration as a part time student of Lagos State University. He worked as a storekeeper in the administrative staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) from 1979 – 1988. He later moved to Reckits and Colman he worked as warehouse supervisor from 1989 – 1991. Furthermore, he worked with Eleganza Company as a purchasing officer between 1991- 2003 where he displayed his wealth of experience. Having worked very hard and excelled in the position he handled, Oba Adewale Okoya retired as purchasing manager. He is a devoted Christian who has been a source of inspiration to others. His contribution towards the development of the church is immeasurable. He is the financier of the chorister. He is the Baba Ewe of UAMC (Eleja) Ibereko. He is a member of the leader’s council of UAMC (Eleja) Ibereko. Merit award was bestowed on him in recognition of his outstanding performance in the vineyard by United African Methodist Church Organization World Wide during its 67th annual conference held in year 2008. The award was presented to him by Dr. Akinola Ajose Ogunlewe, lay president UAMC Wide. Oba Adewale Okoya was given a meritorious Diamond Award for National Development (MEDA) by corporate and Media Africa communication ltd Abuja Nigeria in December 2008. Presently, he is the 18th Onibereko of Ibereko Awori Kingdom. His philanthropic activities have touched the lives of many people. He has undergone series of in-service training; seminars personal business trips and workshop. He has travelled to some European countries such as Germany, Canada, USA, Cyprus, United Kingdom and Turkey to broaden his academic and management career. He is a member of the council of obas and chiefs in Lagos state. He is a member of the Badagry local Government Chieftaincy Committee. He is a First Class Grade Traditional Ruler in Lagos State. He is a Paramount Ruler of Ibereko Awori Kingdom and villages under Ibereko such as Itoga Zamu, Aradagun, Muwo, Mosafejo, Atiporome, Oke oko and araromi ale etc… He is happily married and blessed with children.