A Visionarian Worth Celebrating: Esther Owoade – The Passionate Leader and Entrepreneur Behind Ayoade Taste and Creations
In the ever evolving landscape of youth leadership and community development, one name continues to stand out, Esther Owoade . A passionate trailblazer, committed change-maker, and the entrepreneurial brain behind Ayoade Taste and Creations, Esther exemplifies what it means to lead with purpose, work with passion, and serve with heart.
Esther’s journey into leadership began with the Federation of Otu Students Union (FOSU), where she made an indelible mark as the Director of Welfare. Known for her unwavering commitment and selfless service, she became one of the most consistent and supportive female comrades in the union’s history contributing to three consecutive administrations and remaining a pillar of support till date.
Her passion for community upliftment transcends titles. She has taken up impactful roles beyond FOSU from the Nigerian Youth Council to Itesiwaju Local Government , and in the Baptist Students’ Fellowship (TASUED Chapter) wherever leadership calls, Esther answers with excellence.
An alumnus of Tai Solarin University of Education, where she studied Educational Technology, Esther combined her academic discipline with real world skills, forging a unique path as an entrepreneur and advocate for youth empowerment.
Driven by her passion for development, she now serves as the Director of Education, Welfare, and Social Services at the Council of Otu Visionary Youths (COVY) where her vision continues to inspire many. She has generously imparted her skills and knowledge as a professional chef, actively contributing to numerous youth-focused programs, including the COVY Retreat and the FOSU Entrepreneurship Summit.
Esther Owoade is not just a name; she is a movement. A symbol of grace, strength, and dedication. Today, we celebrate her as a fellow Visionarian , a woman of excellence, and a beacon of hope to young people across Otu and beyond.
Adeolu is Our Pride and our Backbone, more like a father
The Leadership of FOSU appreciate Prof. Adeolu Akande for his endless support for students and their education.
The President, Com. Hamzat Mujeebat described Prof Adeolu Akande as FOSU Pride and Backbone, more like a father
At the Community town hall on 1st of February, fifty students from the five secondary schools in Otu were given free jamb Slot.
This was inline with the promise made by Prof. Adeolu Akande at FOSU Symposium, 2023, to empower the students of the five secondary schools in Otu.
More so, who ever did his or her SSCE, Jamb and gain admission into any university the same year, will be receiving the sum of #100, 000 each, this act will continue for 10 years
NAMES OF FREE JAMB SLOT BENEFICIARIES:
ADEPOJU ABUNDANT
FADIPE ABDUL RAMON
ARIYEHUN MICHEAL
OGUNGBOLA JOACHIM
AYANLADUN HALIMAT
AZEEZ BALIKIS
KILANI NAFIZAT
AYANKUNLE GRACE
OLALERE MARY
POPOOLA OPEYEMI
AZEEZ RIDWAN
OYEKU ISMAIL
ABDULKAREEM TAOFEEKAT
EWEJE RASHEEDAT
AMUDA FATHIA
AZEEZ FATHIA
OGUNGBEJO RAFIU
AKINTUNDE SAMUEL
OLAYIWOLA ZAINAB
JOHN GIFT
AWOYEMI VICTOR
ADEBAYO HADI
DHIKRULLAH ISHAQ
SALAM KAMALDEEN
SALAUDEEN KAFILAT AYOMIPOSI
OLAWOORE OLAOLUWA ODUNAYO
OLADEJO MOSES ADEYEMI
OGUNLEKE PROMISE OLAOLUWA
HAMZAT UTHMAN OLAMIDE
OGUNLEKE EUNICE AYOMIDE
HAMZAT JAMIU OLAITAN
SOLIU HABEERAT OLAYINKA
HAMMED YUSUFF
ADEKOLA AJIMOH OMOWUMI
FEHINTOLA MAGRET
JIMOH SAMAD ALABA
AJAO TAIWO JOHN
ADETUNJI VICTOR
DHIKIRULLAH MUBARAK TAIWO
TIAMIYU USMAN ALABI
KILANI ABDULSAMAD
DAUDA ISIAQ
OLAYANJU ABDULLAHI
AJAO KEHINDE JOSEPH
OGUNDOKUN BLESSING AYOMIDE
TIJANI SODIQ
ISMAHEEL AISHAT ADUNNI
OLATUNJI DORCAS OREOLUWA
RAUF IDAYAT AYOMIDE
SULAIMON TOHEEB OLAWALE
Learn more about FOSU and her activities @https://otustudentunion.com
Indeed a great and impactful gathering FOSU WEEK 23
The program was indeed a blessed and impactful gathering, with the presence of Prof. Adeolu Akande, Prof. Rasheed Adeola, the Onisia of Otu, Mr. Kehinde Johnson Bayo, Mr. Taiwo Akande, Hon. Mrs Akinleye ( Education Secretary, ITLGA) and others
It was indeed deed a gathering of academicians, imaging having two professors to deliberate on a topic.
While going through the topic, they both made it known that Otu has developed in education rather than deteriorating, what we should be discussing is the needs for restructuring in education system, they both made notable points and advice the gathering
Among notable advice, Student should not use the idea of poverty doesn't allow me to study as an excuse, talking of many who stood up from the trenches and were able to be among notable and first class citizens today, If an accountant general of the federation could hailed from Irawo, an area in OkeOgun, been marginalized, definitely nothing can stop you but yourself, nothing should stop you from trying and prayers has along way to go as well
It Youths should take part in community Intervention Programs, contribute what ever you have now, don't wait until you become a millionaire. The love for your Community comes from the habit you build up right from now, not until you achieve your dream.
If a man lives without impacting in his community, he has live a wasted life.
At the program, FOSU website was launched, to serve as a means of networking and opportunities for students. The website was launched with the sum of a hundred thousand by Prof. Adeolu Akande, while Prof. Adeola Rasheed promise to pay the maintenance fee of the website for five years.
Prof. Adeolu Akande, also promised to support the students of the five secondary school in Otu, who ever did his or her SSCE, Jamb and enters into the tetiary institution the same year, will be receiving the sum of 100, 000 each, this act will continue for 10 years
Moreso, some of the beneficiaries, of Prof. Adeolu kande Jamb slot 2021, who gained admission into tetiary institution, were able to utilize the opportunity to appreciate him.
The introduction/ Inauguration of the new executive was done, Mr. Akande Taiwo, advice them and promised his support
8th days Fidau prayer of Prof Ganiyu Ademola Badmus.
8th days Fidau prayer of Prof Ganiyu Ademola Badmus.
The Fidau prayer was bless with several dignitaries: Prof Adeolu Akande, Arch. Dare Gbadegesin, Chiarman Itesiwaju LGA, Prof. Rasheed Adeola, Mr. Saka Nurein, Mr. Bashiru Ajibola, Dr. Ajibola and all members of Otu action council, members of the Jaurat led by Khalifat Ismail Al-Mustopha Ashile, Royal dignitaries: Oniro of Otu, Onisia of Iwoye, Otu and Oniro of Komu.
Hearing from Alhaji Wasiu Olaribigbe when he was called for a goodwill message, he described Prof. Badmus as a good leader, a great mentor, a man who loves his town and has impacted greatness in the community, economically, academically, and in other aspects, he was a religious icon that has great influence in Islam across Oke Ogun. aside his academic excellence, he also maintain good relationship with Allah.
The Lecturer at the event, Khalifa Ismail El-Mustopha Ashile, advise all sons and daughters of Otu to emulate the Life style and deeds of Prof. Badmus, he further made a point that "people shall remember you with your deeds, either good or bad and what ever you sew you shall reap"
Allahuma Igfirllahu, warhamuhu, Wa Sabathahu, Wadhilhu-li-Janat
The demise of Prof. Ganiyu Ademola Badmus, was laid to rest at Somi's Compound, Otu
His demise was announced yesterday and Burial takes place in Otu at 9am today 11th December, 2023.
The demise was indeed a great lost, hearing from people around
Mr. Kehinde Johnson Jaybee (President, Otu Indigene, Home and Diaspora) identifes Prof. as a great scholar Icon, an Illustrious son of Ayinle Ogbon well proud of his town anywhere and a man of many achievements
He prayed May Allah bless Baba's soul and grant him Aljannat Firdauz, may Allah console and comfort his immediate family, the entire Otu Community and also comfort the Oke-Ogun Muslim Umah and the good people of Oke-Ogun in general.
LIFE AND TIMES OF PROF. GANIYU ADEMOLA BADMUS:
Ganiyu Ademola Badmus, of Otu parentage in Oyo State, was born at Ijebu-Ode Ogun State, Nigeria in 1941. He had his primary education at Ansar-Ud-Deen School (1948 – 1954) and secondary education at Muslim College (1955 – 1959) both at Ijebu-Ode. He was admitted into the Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, Ibadan branch, in October 1960, and completed his studies in Physics, Pure Mathematics, and Applied Mathematics passed all at a sitting of GCE ‘A’ level of University of London in June 1962. He was admitted into the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) Ile-Ife for a three – year degree programme in Mathematics in October 1962. He graduated in June, 1965 with 2nd Class honours.
Ganiyu A. Badmus taught Mathematics and Physics at Sixth Forms from 1965 before he joined University of Lagos College of Education as Assistant Lecturer in Mathematics in October 1968. He left for his higher degree studies at Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA in September, 1971. He earned his M.Sc. (Mathematics) in December, 1972 and Ph.D. (Education) in August, 1974. Dr. Ganiyu Badmus specialized in Mathematics Teacher Education, Curriculum and Educational Evaluation.
Dr. Ganiyu Badmus joined the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Faculty of Education, Zaria as a Lecturer 1 in September, 1974. He was promoted to Senior Lecturer’s position in October 1975 and Readership position in October 1978. During this period Dr. Badmus played a leading role in the design and development of Diploma and Higher Diploma Programmes in Mathematics, Science, and Physical and Health Teacher Education programmes; these were needed for rapid production of teachers required for Junior Secondary Schools in Nigeria. Research work & evaluation on some of these programmes were published (see items 33, 34, 43, 45, 48 in pp 15 & 16 of his CV). Today, all the programmes are being replicated in many Nigerian Universities.
At the invitation of Ogun State Government, Dr. Badmus was released, on leave of absence, to resume as the first Provost of Ogun State College of Education (now University of Education), Ijebu-Ode on 1st of October, 1978. He provided effective leadership which led to the establishment of many high quality programmes in six well-organized Schools of the College. Dr. Badmus left the College at the end of his 4-year tenure of Provostship after obtaining required approval for sixteen programmes from the then quality-control body known as the Joint Consultative Council on Education (JCCE). Dr. Badmus was a leading and respectable member of Second Generation of Provosts of Colleges of Education in Nigeria. His activities during that period, in the professional association, are reflected in items 74, 75, 76, 77 and 80 (pp 19 & 20) in the CV. Dr. Badmus left Ogun State College of Education at the end of September 1982 for University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.
On joining the University of Benin (UNIBEN) in October, 1982 as Associate Professor, he was appointed as Acting Head of Department of Educational Psychology and Curriculum Studies. Between 1982 and 1984, he provided the academic leadership for development of new postgraduate programmes and review of the then existing programmes. He was moved to the Institute of Education in 1984 as the Acting Director from 1984 to 1986. Under his Directorship, new Affiliation Document was developed for the five Colleges of Education affiliated to UNIBEN. Their programmes were reviewed and approved by the Joint Consultative Council of Education. The NCE Certificates for the Colleges were designed, produced and signed for successful students. Associate Certificate of Education programmes were reviewed while two new programmes – Higher Diploma in Mathematics Education and Postgraduate Diploma Programmes in Technical Education were established.
On his return to the Department of Educational Psychology and Curriculum Studies in July 1986, a Ph.D Programme in Measurement and Evaluation was developed. Dr. Ganiyu Badmus was promoted a Professor of Mathematics Education and Programme Evaluation in January 1989.
At the request of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) and supported by the Federal Ministry of Education, Professor Badmus was seconded by UNIBEN, as Consultant/Director of Examinations, to the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) in December, 1992. There he provided the academic and professional leadership required to setup an examination system for certification of technical/business secondary school leavers in Nigeria. The Certificates were well-received by the International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) – a body responsible for International recognition of public examination bodies. While on secondment, he was co-teaching Advanced Research Methods (EDU 901) and Advanced Statistics (EDU 902) for the Faculty of Education and teaching of Advanced Curriculum Theory (EPC 941) and Evaluation of Curriculum and Instruction (EPC 942) for his department. He was also supervising his Ph.D students. His Research Activities at NABTEB between 1992 and 2001 are reported in items 6, 7, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 56, 57 of his CV. At the request of the University of Benin, Professor Badmus was de-seconded at the end of March 2001 from NABTEB.
On his return to University of Benin in April 2001 Professor Badmus continued with his teaching, research and community service activities until he retired, mandatorily, at the end of March, 2006. At the University, Professor Badmus was well-known for his ability to attract national and international projects to the University; many of these were used to train his students and colleagues. For example:
In 1983, at the request of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Professor Badmus designed a Staff Development programme for lecturers in Polytechnics in Nigeria (Curriculum Studies in Technical Education). He developed the programme and successfully directed its implementation for two years before he moved to the Institute of Education in 1984. Project vehicle and other teaching equipment served the University for sometime. Research reports from this project were published (items 35, 41, 70 and 71 in the CV).
In 1991, a two-day Regional Workshop on Staff Development programme for University teachers was sponsored by the Association of African Universities (AAU) and mounted in the University of Benin. On recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Badmus was appointed as a Consultant for the design of the programme. Two other colleagues from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) and University of Port Harcourt were appointed by the AAU to join him as resource persons. The Dean coordinated the workshop. The workshop participants were top academic staff nominated by Southern Nigerian Universities (see item 58, p.17).
In 1996, the Association of African Universities (AAU) sent documents to its members on its research interests requesting academic staff to submit proposals. He provided the leadership to write a proposal on ‘A Tracer Study of 1980 – 1995 Graduates of the University of Benin’. He decided that his former student and junior colleague be designated as the Principal Researcher because of his commitment at NABTEB but he directed the research. The study was funded by AAU (Omoifo, Badmus and Awanbor, p.23 of CV).
In 2003 the International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) decided to help Public Examination bodies in Africa in the area of capacity building. Some universities (including UNIBEN and University of Ibadan) were requested to submit proposals for this project. Professor Badmus provided the Academic and professional leadership required for writing of the proposal for UNIBEN. The University of Benin was eventually commissioned to mount this programme for African Examination bodies for three years at first instance with effect from 2003. He successfully implemented this programme for two years before his retirement.
Professor Badmus is highly respected in research by his postgraduate students and colleagues. Selected Theses (NOT Projects) of his former postgraduate students are listed on pp 21-23 of the CV. Many of these earned him commendations from external examiners both at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and the University of Benin (p. 23 of CV). All these made Professor Badmus a popular Guest Discussant of Research Proposal Defences of many Departments in the University of Benin outside the Faculty of Education of the University. Professor Badmus is equally popular for research in the Academy of Education to the extent that one of the past Presidents of the Academy was fond of publicly referring to him as R & D of the Academy of Education. He has led Academy teams in writing of research proposals and execution of the projects (see p. 23) of the CV.
Professor Badmus has demonstrated exceptional leadership quality at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) where he took up a postretirement contract appointment. Professor Badmus has earned from Senate and Management of NOUN three written commendations between 2006 and 2010. Professor Badmus is well-known in the country in Teacher Education and Evaluative Research Studies. It is in view of this that the National Open University of Nigerian nominated Professor Ganiyu A. Badmus to compete with other nominees from Universities in Africa for The Best Researcher Award of the Year 2011 of AAU. The National Universities Commission (NUC) has just accredited twelve programmes presented by the School of Education at NOUN where Professor G. A. Badmus has been providing academic and professorial leadership.
Knowing Professor G. A. Badmus to be a thorough and an upright professional, the Oyo State Government of Nigeria in October, 2011 set up a 7-man Visitation Panel under his Chairmanship to look into the affairs of the Emmanuel Alayande College of Education between 2001 and 2011. The Panel completed its assignment and submitted a 3-volume Report of 1,120 pages in January, 2012.
(From Mr. Johnson Bayo Kehinde)
Hearing from others:
Johnson Babatunde
Huum. May Papa soul rest in perfect peace in Allah Merciful name. Amen.
I got to know this our illustrious Elderly Scholar of Oke-ogun origin, Otu, in particular, when he was the Hod in the department of Mathematics at the University of Benin, and later Provost of the then Ogun State College of Education, where he helped countless number of our people to gain admission to the School.
Also in the early '80s he used to come home for Christmas Celebration.
He was just a pleasant and friendly man to meet, very humble and lovely.
He was the father of the fatherless, a sincere and faithful man to the core.
May Papa soul rest in perfect peace in Allah merciful name. Amen.
Victoria Olaomo
ADIEU TO A GREAT ICON.
So sad you left us daddy but thanks to God Almighty for a life well lived-Professor Ganiyu Ademola Badmus, my great mentor, my able provost, encourager, supporter, adviser, counsellor, father in all ramifications of life at the Ogun State College of Education, Ijebu-Ode, University of Ilorin, University of Benin and at the NABTEB, daddy was my wedding chairman and one of the Fathers of the day at our wedding 38 years ago. A great loss to the sons and sundries of our noble town OTU, Itesiwaju Local Govt. area, the entire Oke Ogun community, Oyo State and in Nigeria at large. Well done daddy, all that you supported at the OSCE & at UniBen will never forget your good work. You never discriminated in any areas. You were a lover of people, a noble family man to the core, nice to people both within the immediate family and in general. May God bless keep and uphold all you left behind. Rest in perfect peace baba daadaa. Orun re oo. You started well and you finished up well. Thank you sir.
Oyinlola Johnson
An Academic guru. An outstanding champion in his own class. An excellent and generous man in all ramifications.
What a great loss as an illustrious son of Otu, a great loss to all OkeOgun indegens, and in general, a great loss to the academic world in Nigeria.
May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
Good night Prof.
Ojelowo Kehinde
This is great achievements! Though many of us are reading and hearing this after his demised. Please let's be celebrating our ICONS when they are alive!
I join others in thanking you Sir for this great presentations of our dear Prof and Academic guru! May His gentle soul rest in Perfect peace and God to bless the family he left behind.
Dr Muraina Kamil
PROFILE OF LATE PROF G. A. BADMUS
This is well summarized resume of our late father Professor G.A. Badmus.
This is a great lost not to only Otu indigene but to the academia in the world. He served as mentor to many of us who are in the Academic industry today. We pray to God Almighty to forgive his shortcomings.
It will interest you to note that Prof Badmus reached the peak of his career both at the academic and administrative level. He was not only Professor in his field but also acted as Vice Chancellor of a renounced university in Ilorin, Nigeria.
He was a consulting Professor to the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Natural Science in the first faith based Islamic university in Nigeria (Al-Hikmah university Ilorin), he also served as Deputy Vice Chancellor and member of Senate at Al-Hikmah university between 2016-2019. Adieu Icon, great Educationist, great mathematics and renounced consultant. We love you but God love you more
Abeey Ijaduola
*👉🏽Unarguably - Professor Badmus was ASIWAJU of OTULAND!* *👉🏽Undisputable ARCHIEVER!! *👉🏽Undoubtedly - An Ardent GRASSROOT LOVER of PEOPLES!!!*
👉🏽Undeniably- *Professor BADMUS was An ACCESS,ASSET,PATHFINDER, BUILDER of PEOPLES and FORERUNNER to Our Community Development!!!!*
👉🏽Prof.was an *UNBIASED RELIGIONIST !!!!!*
👉🏽Prof.GAB was a *TRUE LOVER of PEOPLES, SOCIABLE,CHEERFUL,LIBERAL MINDED,DISTINGUISHED BENEFACTOR(to MANY), GIVER of WISDOM, TIME and SUBSTANCE and Very ACCOMMODATING-* to Mention, but a FEW!
*Prof., YOUR EXIT have CREATED a Difficult-to-be-Filled VACUUM! Hunnn-Who can/will WEAR Your CAP and SHOE?*
*ADIEU,Our LIFE PATRON!! For AYE will YOU REMAIN INDELIBLE IN OUR(OTU FUTURE MILLIONAIRES) HEARTS!!*
*GOOD NIGHT SIR-till WE MEET to PART NO MORE!!!*
Doklere
I express my profound condolences to the immediate family, the extended family and relations, friends, associates, and indeed all Otu sons and daughters on the passing of our revered father, scholar of repute, Professor Emeritus and a community leader, Professor G.A. Badmus. His life and times are celebrated.
Growing up to know him as a Professor was an inspiration because he made us realise how valuable it is to be well-educated. I pray that God will repose his soul, and give his family, loved ones and those impacted by his demise the fortitude to bear the great loss.
I will also plead with my revered and respected elders, beginning from our esteemed royal fathers, His Majesty the Oniro of Otu Kingdom, the Onisia of Iwoye and the Onibise of Ibise, to, as part of our development and growth initiatives, set up a system of honouring our heroes and heroines with chieftains titles in their lifetime. We have numerous of them, who have done well both dead and living, and who are also well-connected to facilitate chieftaincy titles for their friends outside Otu, who can support the development of our town. May God bless our land of birth.
Federation of Otu Students'union, FOSU get first female aspirant, amidst two male aspirants
Sen. Hamzat Mujeebat Kemisola, a 300L student of Ekiti State University, ECOED Chapter stood up to challenge other two male aspirants. This was recorded to be the first in the history and a new development for the association
Aside having the first female aspirant, 2023 election will be the 3rd election and the first election to have more than one aspirant for the post of president
In an interactive session with Sen. Mujeebat, she made it know that she believes in the saying that Women's political participation is a fundamental prerequisite for gender equality and genuine democracy.
Aside that, she also made it known that her aspiration was after a deep consideration and determination to ensure continuity of the good jobs of the past administrations, recognizing new ideas and upholding the dignity of FOSU
Federation of Otu students union celebrate 2nd year anniversary
The federation of Otu students union celebrates 2 years anniversary, this worth celebration as the union has been inactive for several years back.
FOSU establishment was a patriotic movement towards building of youths and for the betterment of father's land.
This union was established to train the youths on their duties and obligations to the society, also on their role and what ways they could impact positive change as a youth in the community.
It serve as A means of Developing leadership skill and also how to be A loyal and dedicated member of any society they might find themselves
The goal is to build youths in becoming a great leader in future.
The president (Com. Ajasa Joshua Abiodun) in his speech shows a heart of profound gratitude to all the FOSUITES, stakeholders and all otu sons and daughters for there corporation and support both financially, fatherly advice and many more to the development of the union.
The union did not base on students in tertiary institutions alone but has stretch her hands to the junior ones at secondary and primary schools level
