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A group of youth high chiefs in Kabba has called on High Chief Olobatoke Kayode Joseph, OKJ, to step out and fill the vacant Obaro of Kabba stool.
Addressing the youths, the Kabba Youth High Chiefs’ Forum, KYHCF, led by High Chief Obataiyese, said “high chief Olobatoke Kayode Joseph is eminently qualified to become the next Obaro of Kabba based on his antecedents, pedigree and communal development as a young enterprising, versatile socialite with high and proven integrity.
The group said Olobatoke’s lifestyle has touched and affected the youths, the aged, widows, less privileged and indigent students across Kabba Community and Okunland with positive impact on them to complement government effort for a well and sustainable means of livelihood.
Chief Obataiyese pointed to the recent installation of Oba Ogunwusi Adeyeye Enitan as Ooni of Ile- Ife, who was a youth and has broughttremendous and meaningful development to Ile – Ife within the shortest possible period on the throne and yoruba race as a whole. He also cited the example of Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi (Kusenla III) the Elegushi of Ikate Land, Lagos who ascended the throne at a youthful age in 2010 (41years) and worked assiduously to the implementation of Trade Export Zone in Lekki, housing projects and a cargo Airport terminal to mention a few.
In the group’s resolution, they clamour for and expressed their support for High Chief Olobatoke Kayode Joseph so as to move Oweland “from its present primordial town to a Mega town to be reckoned with within the shortest possible time.
It will be recalled that Oba Michael Folorunsho Olobayo, Obaro Ero II joined his ancestors recently and a result of his exit, the exalted stool became vacant.
Chief Olobatoke was born 46 years ago at Aiyeteju Kabba, present Kabba/Bunu Local Govt of Kogi State of Nigeria.
Chief Joseph Kayode was born on 24th day of November, 1969. He had his elementary first school leaving certificate at st. Andrew LEA Primary school Kabba from 1976 to 1982. He proceeded to obtained his secondary school certificate, O’Level at St Barnabas secondary school Kabba, between 1982-1987.
High Chief Joseph Kayode is an alumnus of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, where he had his OND From 1990 to 1992, he also obtained a professional certificate with institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria in 1997.
Chief Joseph Kayode bagged an Associate Member of American Management Association (AMA) in 2013. His membership number is, W1326409. He is a staff shareholder of PW construction company.
The young vibrant Owe born, has an NGO (OKJ FOUNDATION). The NGO is co-managed by his loving amiable wife in partnership with foreign, corporate and individual donors.
Chief Joseph Kayode is well traveled. He has visited Asia, UAE, USA, UK and west coast of African countries. High chief Joseph Kayode is humble, humane, receptive and hospitable. A God fearing man. He is happily married with children.
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