His Royal Majesty
Oba Samuel Adu Adejimi Alagbado Agirilala II
Welcomes you to the Official website of the Ogoga of Ikere
The purpose of this website is to profile the history and culture of Ikere, to serve as a window to Kabiyesi and his teeming efforts with advocates domestically and globally.
Our Mission
The House of Ariremako Foundation in an ongoing commitment to relentless service to humanity, is a vocal advocate for the less privileged. We are driven by turning impossibilities into possibilities. With investment emphasis on Healthcare, Empowerment, Agricultural development and the enhancement of education through innovation. There is strength in unity and together we will unlock partnerships and bring together resources, expertise and vision.
The Ogoga’s Biography
The Ogoga of Ikere, Samuel Adu Adejimi, was born about 60 years ago into the family of Adu Alagbado. He is from the Ogbenuotesoro family Compound of the Agirilala ruling house of Ikere-ekiti.
Acceptance Speech
Full text of acceptance speech of the Ogoga-elect, His Royal Majesty Samuel Adu Adejimi, Agirilala II, The Ogoga of Ikere, after his confirmation by the Executive Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Ayodele Fayose
Coronation Ceremony
His Royal Majesty, Samuel Adejimi Adu Alagbado will be coronated as the 30st Ogoga of Ikere. See pictures of the coronation ceremony.
History of Ikere-Ekiti
Ikere Ekiti or simply Ikere is an ancient Yoruba town in the present day Ekiti State, Southwest Nigeria. The town has a boundary in the north with Ado Ekiti, in the South with Akure [Ondo State]having Iju/Ita Ogbolu as the closest towns in the south. Ikere has a boundary with Ise Ekiti in her eastern flank while Igbaro Odo/Ilawe are the next neighbors to her west. Thus Ikere can be said to be the gateway to Ekiti State from the south. The paramount ruler goes by the title OGOGA OF IKERE KINGDOM.
Past Ogoga Of Ikere
Oba Samuel Adu Adejimi Alagbado is the 27th Ogoga of Ikere. The Ogoga of Ikere is the traditional ruler of Ikere, Find out more about previous Ogoga of Ikere.
Picture Gallery
Latest Pictures from events and activities of Oba Samuel Adu Adejimi Alagbado