HIS BIRTH
HRH Oba Williams Akinmusayo Akinlade was born on the 6th of January 1947 in Irokin Halu Quarters of the Ogungbemi Ruling house to High Chief Yegungha the Hendoro of Aye and Chief Mrs. Omlola Akinlade, the then Abiye of Aye.
EDUCATION
He began his school career at St. Christopher’s Anglican Primary School between 1955-1960 at Ode-Aye. He proceeded to Methodist Secondary Modern School, Ode-Aye in 1961 and completed his studies there in 1962. Due to financial difficulties prevalent in this area then and his determination to proceed further he took to private and part time studies from there.
He attended Ansar-ud-deen Grammar School Surulere, Lagos where he obtained his GCE Ordinary Level in 1972. Thereafter he proceeded to Ojes Technical College, Surulere, Lagos, where he studied for four years, which led him to the award of both intermediate and final certificates in Electrical Installation work of London City of Guilds.
In 1974 he obtained the full Technological Certificate of London City and Guilds in the same field.
AS A GOOD SPORTMAN
His Royal Highness Oba Williams Akinmusayo Akinlade Uyioba 1, The Halujagbo of Ode-Aye Kingdom is a sports loving man. In his heydays he was a good footballer and won many laurels in sprint races.
WORKING EXPERIENCE
In 1975, he joined the service of the National (Electrical), before he was retired from service in 1993.
Thereafter, he became the Chairman Chief Executive of his own company, WAG Engineering Company (Nig) Limited. This company is into Electrical contracting works, as Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Contracting Company.
This company had handled major Electrical Contract jobs out of which;
- I. Installation of 33/11KV 7.5 MVA Transformer substation for Eleganza Industries, Oregun, Lagos.
- II. Rural Electrification of Abesan Low Cost Housing at Ipaja, Lagos; for Lagos State Electrical Board and several major rural Electrification works for many towns.
It was from his company he was recalled back home to ascend the throne of his forefather as the Halujagbo of Aye Kingdom.
A GOOD FAMILY MAN
Oba William Akinmusayo is married to three wives, Oloris Rebecca, Aderike, Simiatu Akinlade, He is blessed with many children among who are Oluwabunmi, Olasunkanmi, Oluwabukola, Oluwadamilare, Akinwumi, Abiodun,. He demonstrated great concern for members of his extended families in areas of moral, education land financial assistance. This endeared him to all members of his own lineage of the Ogungbemi Ruling House and made his nomination within the lineage unanimous.
MEMBERSHIP OF ASSOCIATION
He is a founding member of the Youth Front Liners one of the leading clubs in Aye and once served as president. He was also once president of Egbe Omo Ikale, FESTAC TOWN. He is currently a member of Ogungbemi Youth Forum. He is also a member of Association of Supervising Electrical Engineers, London.
