The Isale-Eko Descendants Union held its inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) under the new administration of Executive Committee Members, led by its Chairman Adeniji Kazeem SAN, FCArb, on Sunday, 29th December 2024. The event took place at the Isale-Eko House, Iga Idunganran Street, Lagos Island, Lagos State, commencing at 1 pm.
During the AGM, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem SAN presented a comprehensive report on the Union’s activities over the last 18 months, addressing the current state of the Union and existing challenges. This was followed by the Auditor’s report, conducted by Messrs Jide Eko & Co.
A key highlight of the AGM was the maiden launch of the Union’s Job Database, aptly titled “IDU Job Database”. This innovative initiative aims to connect members of the Union and Isale-Eko indigenes with employment opportunities, fostering growth and development within the community.
The event drew dignitaries and well-meaning indigenes of Isale Eko and was followed by the Chairman’s year-end get together event.
L-R: Prince Adewale Taorid Ojora, General Secretary IDU; Mr. Aderemi Bashua SAN, Vice Chairman IDU; Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment; Mr. Adeniji Kazeem SAN, FCArb, Chairman IDU, Former Lagos State Attorney General & Commissioner of Justice; Prof Adele Jinadu, Former National Commissioner INEC; Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, Former Minister of State for Defense; Hon. Kayode Bawa-Allah, Commissioner Federal Character Commission; Mr. Biodun Dosunmu, Member Environment Committee IDU.
L-R: Prince Adewale Taorid Ojora, General Secretary IDU; Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment; Mr. Adeniji Kazeem SAN, FCArb, Chairman IDU, Former Lagos State Attorney General & Commissioner of Justice
Interview Session: Credit Lagos Television
I join other members of the Isale Eko Descendants Union to salute our brother, legal titan, cultural icon, historian/ researcher extraordinaire, and Omo Eko Pataki – Mr. Olasupo Shasore SAN , Emeritus Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice for Lagos State on his attainment of the landmark age of 60 in outstanding service to Isale Eko, Lagos State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
On behalf of the Union I wish you many many more fruitful years on earth in good health, joy , abundant wealth and the resounding love and affection of friends and family.
Mr. Shasore’s selfless leadership of the Isale Eko Descendants’ Union legal team in its fight for the protection of the cultural rights of the Isale Eko Community in the Gangs of Lagos law suit has demonstrated his love and commitment to the ideals of our Union and we are very appreciative of his continued support.
Best wishes my dear brother and may you continue to enjoy Gods favour and fortune.
Adeniji Kazeem SAN
Chairman Isale Eko Descendants Union.
