As part of the activities outlined for the 2024 Edition of Ekinrin-Adde Day carnival, the General Manager, Ramadan Press Limited Bauchi, Mr. Francis Adeniyi Arotile, and his wife, Mrs. Victoria Arotile will be conferred with the Atadese and Yeye Atadese Chieftaincy titles by the Olu-Adde of Ekinrin-Adde, Olu Anthony Bamigbaiye Idowu ( CON) at the Baptist High School Open field on the 22nd of June 2024.
The decision of Kabiesi, Olu Anthony Bamigbaiye Idowu to honor Mr. Arotile and his wife with the prestigious titles, according to the community’s spokesperson, Adewale Victor Adekanye, was premised on the couple’s diligence and unalloyed commitment and dedication to Community service and their long-standing efforts towards maintaining the sanctity of our traditional values in the Community.
Mr. Francis Adeniyi Arotile was born in Ekinrin-Adde in the early Sixties to the Aofin Royal Family of the late Chief Matthew Otitolaiye Arotile (Oluogbo of Ekinrin-Adde) and Madam Esther Omosola Arotile of Ilakun Quarters, Otun Adde of Ekinrin -Adde.
Mr. Adeniyi Arotile attended the renowned Abdul Aziz Atta Memorial College, Okene, where he obtained his Senior School Certificate (SSCE) and thereafter pursued an advanced level course at Kwara Tech. He proceeded to the University of Ibadan to earn a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Business Administration. Subsequently, he completed a Post Graduate Diploma at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in Bauchi and also obtained his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the same institution.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Professional Administrators (FIPMA), reflecting his commitment to professional development and excellence in administration.
Throughout his career, Arotile served in various capacities both at the student union and community association levels. He served as the Secretary of the Ekinrin-Adde Students’ Union at Kwara Tech in 1982, the National Secretary of Ijumu Students Union in 1985, and the National President of Ijumu Students Union in 1986.
He completed his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Bauchi in 1987 with Ramadan Press Limited, where he has continued to work to this day. Over the years, he has risen through the ranks to become the General Manager of the company as a result of his diligence and commitment to duties.
Mr. Arotile is deeply passionate about his Community and has been actively involved in numerous community projects in Ekinrin-Adde, demonstrating his dedication to the development and well-being of his hometown.
Francis’s wife, Mrs. Victoria Modupe Arotile who hails from iju itaogbolu in Ondo State, was born in Bauchi State where she attended her elementary and secondary Education. She obtained her First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) at Army Children School II in Bauchi before she proceeded to Command Day Secondary School, Jos, and also Government Day Secondary School, Bauchi where she bagged her Senior School Certificate (SSCE).
Mrs. Victoria’s quest for knowledge brought her to Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi where she studied Management and Applied Studies; not satisfied with the knowledge acquired, she proceeded to Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (Lautech)in Ogbomosho where she bagged Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNS.)
She also attended Plateau State College of Nursing and Midwifery, VOM. She’s a Registered Midwife (RM) and also a Registered Nurse (RN).
She is a former Staff of Berith Specialist Hospital Kubwa, Abuja and currently works with Army Command And NAOWA Hospital, Asokoro Abuja.
She joined Ekinrin Adde Diamond ladies as a practical demonstration of her commitment to the growth and development of the Ekinrin -Adde community.
She’s happily married to Mr. Francis Adeniyi Arotile with lovely kids.
