His Royal Majesty Oba Thomas Oluwole Adesayo (JP), the Ahaba of Ajagba was born on August 15th, 1945 at Ajagba to High Chief Obamuwahan Adesayo of the blessed memory and late chief Mrs. Orisaetemi Obamuwahan of Quarter, Ode-Irele.
Oba Oluwole Adesayo started his primary education at U.N.A School, Ajagba in the present day Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State. He obtained the first School Leaving Certificate in 1958. He attended St. Brendan’s Secondary Modern School, Ajagba between 1959 and 1961, where he obtained Secondary Modern School Certificate. Oba Oluwole Adesayo enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force in 1964 and served in various parts of the Nigeria and overseas.
After fifteen years of meritorious service to the nation, as a Police Officer, Oba Oluwole Adesayo retired in 1979 and decided to go into private business, based in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Oba Oluwole Adesayo (JP), a retired Police Officer has distinguished himself as a focused and insightful public administrator. He started to exhibit leadership qualities at a tender age. In the business world, oba Adesayo’s name ranks high on the REVERENCE LIST. He is the gift of garb and intelligence he embodies has made him a renowned Estate Developer.
The Royal father, Oba Adesayo is seen by many people as the custodian of tradition and culture, a business giant and action Royal Father and administrator par excellence. Industrious and enterprising Oba Oluwole Adesayo returned into the challenging world of business after retirement as earlier stated. Owing to his hard work, dedication, discipline and resourcefulness, he made his landmark and adroitly distinguished himself as a successful entrepreneur and business administrator of repute.
Oba Thomas Oluwole Adesayo (jp) without mincing words is an accomplished community mobilize who has skillfully and generously harnessed human and material resources for numerous community developments. It is an indisputable fact that Oba Oluwole Adesayo’s exemplary, amiable, transparent and result oriented leadership trademark signify the dynamics and symbolize the rhythm of a positive changes in the socioeconomic and political lives of his people. His God given vision, selfless mission and leadership action are anchored on transforming Ajagba to the glory of God and to the benefit of mankind.
ACHIEVEMENTS
He became the Ahaba of Ajagba after sixteen years of interregnum on the 15th of April 1999 w2hen the town was facing serious socio-economic, political and infrastructural neglect. Discipline was absent in the town before ascended the throne. As soon as he became Royal father, he addressed the issue of indiscipline- the cancer worm that had eaten deep into the fabrics of the society. Within a very short time, he restored discipline to the admiration of the elites, the chiefs and the entire people of Ajagba.
He was the brain behind the construction (rehabilitation) of Irele-Omi Ajagba road. The Ode-Irele-Omi-Ajagba road was about to be taken another route when Oba Adesayo used his connection to realize his goals. The electrification of Ajagba town became a reality during his reign. The ring road and the three beautiful roundabouts were constructed through his efforts. With his influence, the famous Federal Medical Primary Health Centre was established at Ajagba. Ajagba can now be located in the world map in the internet. Oba Adesayo had traveled many times outside the country thereby making Ajagba kingdom famous globally. Such overseas trips have actually attracted tourists. He put up a Royal Guest House to ease traveler’s problems at Ajagba.
The biggest town hall in Irele Local Government Areas was built under the rulership of Oba Oluwole Adesyo. The Town Hall has beautiful shopping centre. Ajagba Town Hall is a pride to all the inhabitant of Ajagba in particular and Ondo State in general. He was in Holy land of Jerusalem and got many certificates. He received many awards. He recently received an award presented by Ikale News at the Owena Motels Akure.
Oba Oluwole Adesayo (J.P) is a devout Christian to the core. He belongs to many clubs. These include:
Member, St. John Boscos Society
Executive Member of Abeokuta Country Club.
Member Owena Club
Ajagba Confederation of Clubs.
President of Progressive Club 10, Abeokuta.
Patron of Mascot Club of Nigeria
Member of Pejuola Community, Abeokuta.
Member of Okitipupa Divisional Citizen
Association, Abeokuta Branch.
Member of Ondo/Ekiti State Citizen Association, Abeokuta Branch.
Oba Thomas Oluwole Adesayo (J.P) is really a rare gem of exceptional personality erudite scholar, shrewd businessman, quintessential administrator, fine mobilize and indeed a diligent traditional ruler. He is happily married (many ‘’OLORIS” are in the palace) and blessed with intelligent and God fearing children. His hobbies include reading and travelling.
