Ademola Owaduge: Portrait of a Blessed Man

Ademola Owaduge can be described as a consummate salesman, a trait he inherited from his mother, Chief (Mrs) Marian Owaduge. He is someone that is very passionate about the needs and goals of his clients; a man who specializes in bringing peace of mind to his clients. A man who always credits all his personal and professional achievements to the glory of God and His abundant grace in his life.

Ademola Owaduge has climbed the ladder of life as an inspirational youth leader to a senior administrator in the Redeemed Christian Church of God. He has donated his time and money to the less privileged in our community.  A silent giver who does not like the usual publicity that goes with it. The name Ademola Owaduge means different things to different people; to some, he is called Deacon, others call him Professor; others know him as brother Demo; but the majority know him as someone who encapsulates humanity at its finest. He is a big brother, a true confidant, a counselor and always a friend in time of need.  

Ademola Owaduge is one of the diaspora ambassadors projecting Nigeria to the outside world. He is a man that make things happen.  A man who chose to create a new rather than fighting for a share of existing market. He has impacted our generation with his business experience, entrepreneurship, and academic achievements. Born as the fourth of five children to Chief & Chief (Mrs) Gabriel Owaduge from Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria, he has embarked on a journey of making a positive impact in the lives of people that he meets. He has inspired a lot of people in different capacities over the years with his exemplary personal lifestyles, social interactions, and spiritual empowerment.  

Demola has been properly called, started his professional career as a Ventures Officer in the supply chain division of Essence Mercantile Company Ltd., Lagos Nigeria. He migrated to the United States of America to join his wife in 1996. He worked briefly at Honda Manufacturing of America, Dublin, Ohio State (an automobile manufacturer). After his second engineering degree (Mechanical) in 1998, he was recruited into a management trainee program by DTE Energy (Michigan State largest utility company) where he climbed in the supply chain division until he resigned after 13 years. He later worked briefly as a Manager in the supply chain division of Chrysler Corporation (an automobile manufacturer) before he started his own business. He acquired two degrees in Engineering and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, with specialization in International Business from University of Michigan. He is currently a Doctoral candidate at North Central University studying Business Administration with specialization in Business Management. An ordained minister of God, who is married to his lovely wife, Dr. Ibidola Owaduge that works with the prestigious DMC Hospital, Michigan. This exemplary couple is blessed with two wonderful children, Adetola and Aderola.   

Demola is a supply chain procurement and automotive expert. Seeth thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. Demola is an epitome of the automobile! His company can piece together a vehicle from start to finish. A man that breathe automobile. Demola‘s expertise in crash reconstruction is not only limited to motor vehicle; he also specializes in engine transformation, brake system, power steering and fuel system. Demola is one of the few experts with qualification to reconstruct a vehicle collision through all phases.   

Demola service ministry is dedicated toward the youth with help with their higher education, outreach, and Adult leadership development. He is a prayer warrior who believes in tithing to Kingdom values. He has donated to so many churches in cash and kind and has helped a lot of people to become vehicle owners. This is a man that is given to philanthropy and has positively impacted a lot of our underprivileged population.  

Demola strategic business development, coupled with his marketing and negotiation skills are quite unparalleled. His creativity, leadership drives are the pushing force that got him out of the rat race and safe zone of a monotonous salary job to a faith zone of starting his own business.  He is a man that thrives on new challenges. Thus, the birth of Demmy Ventures Incorporated.

Demmy Ventures Inc.….Demola, a man who never likes treading a worn path but like to chart a unique and unprecedented pathway; hence in 2003, he incorporated Demmy Ventures Inc., a parent organization for Demmy Auto, Demmy Consulting, and Precious Rock Services LLC.

Demmy Ventures Inc. is a unique multimillion establishment located at 7780 Majestic Street, Detroit, Michigan (www.demmyventures.com) on a large span of land. Demmy Auto is involved in the sale of both domestic and foreign used vehicles, auto parts, and auto repair. Demmy Consulting is involved in supply chain procurement and logistic for both international and domestic companies. Precious Rock Services is a real estate company that rents and sells properties in both Nigeria and United States. As part of Demmy Ventures Inc. strategic short-term goals, an addition acre of land has been purchased to add to the existing facility and currently awaiting approval from City of Detroit for its expansion drive. Demmy Ventures, Inc. has been providing gainful employment to people for years, hence helping to put foods on the table for families especially the minorities.

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LEARN TO BE YOUR OWN PERSONAL DOCTOR

👉1. TYPHOID FEVER:* Get unripe pawpaw, unripe
pineapple,ginger,lime orange and Lipton tea. Cut into pieces,
boil with fermented corn water for one hour. Take one glass cup
3 times daily for one week. The ailment will disappear.

*👉2. STOMACH ULCER:* Get 7-8 unripe plantain, peel them, cut
them to pieces and pound. Put everything inside a plastic
container, fill it with one gallon of water. Allow it to ferment for
three days. Take one cup 2 times a day for one week. The
ailment will disappear.

*👉3. ASTHMA:* Get some seeds of mango, cut it into pieces and
keep under the sun to dry. Grind to powder. Put one spoon of
the powder into a glass cup of water, stir it and drink. Once in a
day for 3-4 weeks .

*👉4. RHEUMATISM / ARTHRITIS:* Get 5 seeds of English pear
(Avocado pear),cut into pieces and dry under the sun, grind to
powder. Mix with a glass of honey to form paste. Take one
spoon,3 times daily until the 6 days.

*👉.5 CHOLERA :* Take three teaspoons of salt and one teaspoon of
sugar, add half spoon of dry gin. Drink all as a single dose. The
cholera will stop immediately.

*👉6. HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE :* Get 4 seeds of English pear
(Avocado pear),cut into pieces, dry under the sun and grind into
powder. Put a teaspoon of this powder into your prepared palp
and drink. Once daily for 2 weeks.

*👉7. PNEUMONIA:* Get a handful of garlic, grind to extract the
juice. Drink a spoon and use the juice to rub the chest and back.
That will close the chapter.

*👉. 8 SEVERE COUGH :* Get about 10 pieces of bitter cola, grind to
powder, add half cup of original honey. Take 2 spoons thrice
daily for 4 days.

*👉. 9:TUBERCULOSIS :* Get 20-23 pieces of bitter cola, ginger of
equal quantity and 3 bulbs of garlic. Grind everything and add a
bottle of original honey. Take one spoon thrice daily for one
month.

*👉10. DIABETES :* Grind 6 bulbs of big onions, add one original
bottle of honey. Take one spoon thrice daily for one month.
ALTERNATIVELY; get a handful of bitter leaf and scent leaves,
squeeze out the water in them, add lime(orange)juice, grinded
garlic and small potash. Take half glass of it twice daily for one
month.

*👉11. STAPHILOCOCCUS :* Get 2 pieces of aloe-vera,cut into
pieces and put it in a container. Add one bottle of original honey
and a glass of water. Take half cup of it,2 times daily for one
week.

*👉12. WOMAN UNDER HARD LABOUR :* Get some leaves of
Cochorus Olitorus(Vegetable Leaf),squeeze out the water and
give it to the woman under hard labour.She will deliver the
baby instantly.

*👉13. INTERNAL PILE:* Get the leaves of pawpaw, scent leaves and
bitter leaves, squeeze out the water. Take half cup twice daily
for 4 days.

*👉15. MENSTRUATION PROBLEM:* Get 4-5 cola, ginger and garlic
,cut them in pieces .Mix it with lime orange juice. Take 2
spoons daily for 3 days.

*👉16. WEIGHT LOSS :* Get some corn silk, boil with lime orange
juice. Drink half cup of it daily for one week and also embark on
physical exercise.

*👉17. FUNGAL INFECTION :* Mix a native soap with ground potash,
add lime orange. Apply the mixture after bath.

*👉18. GONORRHEA :* Get 3-4 pieces of cola, ginger and garlic, cut
into pieces. Mix everything with lime orange juice. Take 2
spoons daily until, it is over.

*👉19. INTERNAL HEAT :* Get some quantity of dry pawpaw leaves
and cashew leaves, boil with water and drink half cup daily for
one week.

*👉20.  INSOMNIA :* Add 3 spoons of honey into a glass cup of milk.
Take all at bedtime for one week.

*👉21-. HEART FAILURE :* Grind 12 bulbs of onions and 12 bulbs of
garlic together. Get 3 bottles of honey, mix together. Take 2
spoons thrice daily for 2 weeks.

*👉23. TEETHING PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN :* Get a mixture of lime
juice and honey; let it be of equal quantity. The child should
take one teaspoon twice daily until the problem is over.

*👉24. LOW SPERM COUNT :* Get large quantity of guava
leaves,pound,add water and filter. Drink one glass cup thrice
per day for 1 week. As you are taking that, eat carrot and
cucumber daily for 2 weeks.

*👉25. QUICK EJACULATION :* Get 3 bulbs of Okro,slice them; get
the dry seed of it, ferment everything with soda water for 2
days. Take half cup daily for one week.

*👉26. WEAK ERECTION:* Get 6 bulbs of white onions, grind and
extract the juice. Mix the juice with honey. Take 2 spoons thrice
daily for one week.

*👉27. VIRGINAL DISCHARGE:* Get 3 pieces of bitter cola, some
ginger and garlic, grind and add lime juice .Take 2 spoons twice
daily for one week.

*👉28. CHILDREN CONVULSION :* Get one onion, small garlic and
ginger, grind all. Mix with palm kernel oil. Give the child to drink
and use the mixture as cream for the child.

*👉29. FIRE BURNS :* Rub the affected the area with pure honey
daily.

*👉30. HAIR BREAKAGE :* Get one bottle of olive oil and one bottle of
honey. Mix together and warm it for few minutes. Use the
mixture to wash your hair.

*👉31. BALD HEAD:* Grind bird pepper, unripe pawpaw seed and
mix with lime orange juice. Use the mixture to rub the head, hair
will start growing in the affected area.

*👉32. FIBROID :* Eat about 20 pieces of unripe palm kernel seeds
everyday for about two months.
*👉33. BLOOD BUILDING :* Get some quantity of pumpkin leaves and
garden egg leaves, squeeze out the liquid, add milk. Drink it for
three days; your blood will be boosted.

*👉34. CATARACTS :* Apply the aloe-vera gel to the affected eyes
every night until the problem is over.

*👉35. THROAT PROBLEM :* Eat small. quantity of ginger
continuously for one week.

*👉36. LOSS OF *VOICE :* Get some o#kro bulbs, cut it into pieces and
pound. Add small water and honey and drink thrice in a day.

The Western Nigeria Elections of 1951

When the election into the Western Region House of Assembly was completed in November 1951, the Action Group was surprised it won only 29 out of the 80 seats contested. In fact, the (AG) lost in all the constituencies in Ibadan; the capital city of the Western Region, Nigeria and likewise in Lagos, the capital of Nigeria. The AG had expected that as the “party of theYorùbá it would sweep the elections with ease, at all levels; and in so doing, form the regional government. However, in Ibadan, the IPP won all the six seats up for grabs while in Lagos; the NCNC won all the available five seats. The correct version of this history goes thus:To avert conflicting claims over candidates, Mr. Harold Cooper, the Government Public Relations Officer, wrote to the parties to furnish a list of the candidates contesting election on their platforms. Only the Action Group complied with this request and its list of candidates was as follows: Ijebu Remo Division – Obafemi Awolowo and M.S. Sowole; Ijebu Ode Division – S.O. Awokoya, Rev. S.A. Banjo and V.D. Phillips; Oyo Division – Chief Bode Thomas, Abiodun Akerele, A.B.P. Martins, T.A. Amao and SB Eyitayo; Osun Division – SL Akintola, JO Adigun, JO Oroge, S.I. Ogunwale, I.A. Adejare, J.A. Ogunmuyiwa and S.O. Ola; Ondo Division – P.A. Ladapo and G.A. Deko; Okitipupa Division – Dr. L.B. Lebi, CA Tewe and SO Tubo; Epe Division – SL Edu, AB Gbajumo, Obafemi Ajayi and C.A. Williams; Ikeja Division – O. Akeredolu-Ale, SO Gbadamosi and FO Okuntola; Badagry Division – Chief CD Akran, Akinyemi Amosu and Rev. GM Fisher; Egba Division – J.F. Odunjo, Alhaji A.T. Ahmed, CPA Cole, Rev S.A. Daramola, Akintoye Tejuoso, SB Sobande, IO Delano and A Adedamola.

The others were as follows: Egbado Division – J.A.O. Odebiyi, D.A. Fafunmi, Adebiyi Adejumo, A. Akin Illo and P.O. Otegbeye; Ife Division – Rev S.A. Adeyefa, D.A. Ademiluyi, J.O. Opadina, and S.O. Olagbaju; Ekiti Division – E.A. Babalola, Rev. J Ade Ajayi, S.K. Familoni, S.A. Okeya and D Atolagbe; Owo Division – Michael Adekunle Ajasin, A.O. Ogedengbe, JA Agunloye, LO Omojola and R.A. Olusa; Western Ijaw Division – Pere EH Sapre-Obi and MF Agidee; Ishan Division – Anthony Enahoro; Urhobo Division – WE Mowarin, J.B. Ohwinbiri and JD Ifode; Warri Division – Arthur Prest and O. Otere, and Kukuruku Division – D.J.I. Igenuma.

Of the names on the list, only MA Ajasin from Owo Division, which comprised Akoko then, did not run because of party solidarity and unity in Owo. He stood down for A.O. Ogedengbe and R.A. Olusa to contest two of the three seats, which they won, while D.K. Olumofin won the third for the NCNC. Three secretaries of the Action Group, who ran as independents and won were: Alhaji D.S. Adegbenro, Egba Division; J.O. Osuntokun, Ekiti Division and S.O. Hassan, Epe Division.

At the close of polls on 24 September 1951, the Action Group had won 38 of the 72 seats in contention in the Regional Assembly. There were a total of 80 seats. Lagos had five seats in the West Regional Assembly all won by the NCNC in the election of 20 November 1951, while Benin had three won by Otu Edo candidates in the election of 6 December 1951. The poll had been postponed in Lagos and Benin following security concerns. Of the 68 candidates on the list furnished by the Action Group to the Government PR Department, 38 of the elected AG members were from that list. And they were as follows: Ijebu Remo – Obafemi Awolowo and M.S. Sowole; Ijebu Ode – Rev. SA Banjo and S.O. Awokoya; Oyo – Bode Thomas, Abiodun Akerele, ABP Thomas, TA Amao and SB Eyitayo; Osun – S.L. Akintola, J.O. Adigun, JA Oroge, S.I. Ogunwale, I.A. Adejare, J.A. Ogunmuyiwa and S.O. Ola.

Other elected AG members from the list were: Egba – J.F. Odunjo, Alhaji AT Ahmed, Rev. S.A. Daramola and Prince Adedamola; Egbado (now Yewa) – J.A.O. Odebiyi, D.A. Fafunmi and A. Akin Illo; Ekiti – E.A. Babalola and Rev. J. Ade-Ajayi; Badagry – Chief CD Akran and Rev. G.M. Fisher; Ikeja – SO Gbadamosi and O Akeredolu-Ale; Ife – Rev. SA Adeyefa and SO Olagbaju; Owo – AO Ogedengbe and RA Olusa; Epe – Safi Lawal Edu; Okitipupa – C.A. Tewe; Western Ijaw – M.F. Agidee; Ishan – Anthony Enahoro, and Warri – Arthur Prest.

In addition to the Action Group and the NCNC, there were local/divisional parties such as the Ibadan People’s Party (IPP), led by Chief AMA Akinloye; Ondo Improvement League, and Otu Edo of Benin. At the end of poll, the standing of the parties was as follows: Action Group 38; NCNC/Independents 25; IPP 6 and Ondo Improvement League 2. Otu Edo candidates won the three Benin seats, namely, Chief SO Ighodaro, Chief Humphrey Omo-Osagie and Chief Chike Ekwuyasi. Chief Ighodaro opted for the AG, while the latter two went to the NCNC. And of the six IPP elected members, only Adegoke Adelabu joined the NCNC. The rest of them: AMA Akinloye, Chief DT Akinbiyi (who later became the Olubadan of Ibadan), Chief SO Lanlehin, Moyosore Aboderin and SA Akinyemi, opted for the Action Group. The NCNC National Secretary, the late Chief Kola Balogun had sent declaration forms to the IPP assemblymen asking them to declare for the NCNC but Chief Akinloye returned all the forms uncompleted.

The three AG secretaries who had run as independents – Adegbenro, Osuntokun and Hassan, five IPP members, one Etu Edo, and one Ondo Improvement League, Chief F.O. Awosika; and Chief Timothy Adeola Odutola (Independent, Ijebu Ode) had swollen the number of the AG elected members. All the transactions had taken place before the inauguration of the Regional Assembly on 7 January 1952. These were not known members of the NCNC, nor did the party publish their names on the list of its candidates. For over a half century, the NCNC is yet to provide evidence to back its claim that it had won the West Regional election in 1951.

Mr Cooper absolved his department of responsibility for the controversy generated by the NCNC after the election. At a post election news conference in Lagos he said that "Of the winning candidates, the names of 38 were on the list sent to me by the Action Group. The six successful candidates at Ibadan were all among those who had been identified to me as representing the Ibadan People’s Party. No claim of any kind had reached us about the party affiliation of the remaining successful candidates." Why did the NCNC not send a list of its candidates for the poll to the Government PR Department before that poll? The records of the poll conducted in the West and all over Nigeria by the colonial administration are available at the National Archives and can be accessed by any honest researcher. In this matter, it is facts that speak, not what some political/ethnic partisan said or did not say, as shown below.

Faced with this set of circumstances, the Egbé Ọmọ Odùduwà lured twenty victorious candidates on the ticket of the smaller rival parties to join the Action Group; thereby tilting the balance in favor of the party, against its primary opponent; the NCNC. Some of the leaders of the small parties were offered ministerial appointments to join the AG. One of them was Chief Augustus Akinloye who was appointed the Nigerian Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources; and who reciprocated by persuading four out of his five victorious colleagues in the IPP into joining the AG. The only IPP member who refused to join the AG was HonChief Adegoke Adelabu, who, instead, joined the more national NCNC.

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HRH Oba Agunsoye Ademuwagun Adesida II

Pre Independence Oba

HRH Oba Agunsoye Ademuwagun Adesida II, the Deji (Oba) of Akure, in courtyard of Akure palace, Akure, Yorubaland in 1959. He reigned between 1957 and 1975

His predecessor was Oba Afunbiowo Adesida I the 41st Deji of Akure who ruled from 1897 to 1957 and successor was Oba Otutubiosun Adelegan Adesida III who also reigned between 1975 and 1991.