BIRTH: Oba Adegboyega Adesote was a twin born at Ayede-Olowofoyeku in Ijebu Province Western Nigeria. Friday 11th October 1940 to the royal family of HRH Oba Simeon Ademoyebi the Oloja of Ayede and Alice Meyongunno a princess of Obamotula in Okerisa-Ilutitun-Osooro Ondo Province. While Taiye Adetimbo was born at about 0730 in the morning ‘Gboyega Kehinde came to the world, at 0530Hrs in the evening after both the Christians and Muslims had offered special prayers to herald his frightening arrival.
EDUCATION: Adegboyega Kehinde Adesote started schooling at early an age. He was often escorted to school by Palace Native Authority Messenger/Police, a relationship that endeared him to the Police up till date. He attended St. Andrew’s CMS School, Ayede. N.A Central School Arijan Waterside, Community School Irokun-Igboedu and Ebenezer African Church School Ekotedo-Ibadan. African Church Secondary Modern School Ago-Tailor Ibadan 1955-56, St. John’s Anglican Secondary Modern School Okitipupa 1957. He had Teacher Training Education at All Saint Anglican Teacher Training College Ushi-Ekiti and Government Teacher Training College Surulere-Lagos for his Higher Elementary certificate. All Arms RVC Centre School Meerut Cantt Northern India for OND and Higher Diploma in Animal Health/Husbandry at the college of Animal Production and Health Technology NVRI VOM in Plateau State, Nigeria. He had certificate in Agric management and Pastoral Agronomy from ARMTI Ilorin and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Leadership Certificate in C & LTC Sea School Apapa, Lagos in 1966.
MILITARY SERVICE: Adegboyega Adesote enlisted into the Nigerian Army in 1967 as a recruit and rose to the rank of Lieutenant colonel before he voluntarily retired in January 1992. He served gallantly in the Nigerian Civil war and his last military deployment was the Nigerian defence Academy NDA Kaduna where he was the Head of Animal management and Equitation wing, in the Directorate of military training for 16 years. He had a distinguished career in the Army and was awarded colours and decorations.
a. TRADITIONAL RULER: Rtd. Col. Adegoyega Adesote, became the obvious successors to his father in December 1992 as the Norofun Lemegha of Ayede after the community had waited for 18 years (1975 - 1992) he was crowned on 3rd June 1995 on the assent of HRM Oba Dr. Sikiru Adetona, Ogbagba 11 the Awujale of Ijebu Traditional council. He is therefore the only Ikale-born member of the Ijebu traditional council and Ogun State council of traditional rulers respectively. Olorofun is the current chairman Ogun Waterside Meeting of Obas.
b. Oba Col. Adegboyega Adesota was appointed chairman ogun waterside Local Government Education Authority during the Military administration 1995-1999. In December 2011, Oba Rtd Col. Adegboyega Adesota was among the six Obas nominated by Ijebu Traditional Council to attend a 3 day-consultative workshop on the Reform of local government system and Administration in Nigeria. That workshop was held at the African Centre for Development and strategic studies. Oba Norofun Lemegha of Ayede has been commended by Her Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Ogun State for his acceptable contributions at the course.
c. Kabiyesi served among others in ITC committee who prepared a document for the Federal Government on the control of violent Crimes and illegal weapons in Nigeria”.
Oba Ade Adegboyega Adesote had the pilgrimage to the Holy City of Jerusalem under the sponsorship of Ogun State Government. He is the current Vice Chairman Jerusalem Pilgrams Ogun Waterside Local Government Chapter.
ELEVATION: Oba Rtd Col. Adegboyega Adesote Jp, was promoted to the status of part II in July 2004 and elevated to First Class in Ogun state council of Traditional Ruler in the year 2005. He is the current Rotational chairman Ogun Waterside Local Government Traditional rulers.
DECORATIONS & AWARDS: To Kabiyesi’s credits are the following honours & awards:-
- Principal’s Award - Man O’ war bay 1966 by Mr. John Wright
- Principal’s Award - GTTC Surulere 1966 by Mrs. T.M Osindero
- Exemplary leadership merit award 1999 by the National Association of Animal Productions and Health Technologists of Nigeria.
- Military Decorations include DSM, NSM, RM, GSM, SJM and FSS.
- Ayila Dynamic Circle Merit Award 30th March, 2003
- The Anglican Diocese on the coast Decade Award 4th February, 2005
- Distinguished Merit Award (DMA) Awarded 21st August, 2005
- Academic Staff Union Secondary Schools OGWS Education Merit Award 8th March, 2006.
In August 2004, Oba Col. Adegboyega Adesote was among the 5 Obas appointed by Oba Dr. Sikiru Adetona to present a memorandum on the necessary Reforms for Local Government Administration in Nigeria and in December 2004, Oba Rtd Col. Adegboyega Adesota was a nominated member of the Ijebu Traditional Council Committee who prepared a document for the Federal Government on “The Control of violent Crimes and illegal weapons in Nigeria”
Oba Adegboyega Adesote was among the three traditional rulers honoured by the Anglican Communion Diocese on the Coast 1st Decade Anniversary Award 2005 at the Ebenezer Cathedral Church Ilutitun on the 4th February, 2005.
Oba Adegboyega Adesote was among the Pioneer recipients of the Ayila Dynamic Merit Award on the 30th March, 2003.
Hobbies: Oba Col. Adegboyega Adesote has delight for sports generally. His games included: Foot balling, Squash racket, swimming, jogging, hunting, game keeping, and horse riding.
Marital Life: Kabiyesi is a gentleman officer retired and traditional ruler happily married and blessed with princes and princesses. To God be the Glory
