Igbimo omo Olofa is the umbrella body for all Princes and Princesses of Offa who are direct descendants of Anilelerin ruling House, the sole ruling house in Offa and who had for over 240 years, ensured an unbroken succession to the Olofa throne from among their Princes with the full participation of all the Princesses when such occasion arises.
As late as the 80s, they were known as Council of Princes and Princesses with Mogaji Anilelerin as the Olori Olomo Olofa while the Council is under the Chairmanship of The immediate past Aremo of Offa Kingdom, Aremo Mosobalaje Olaloye Oyawoye. A world acclaimed and pioneering Professor of Geology in Africa. He had as Deputy Chairman, Prince Abioye Oyeleke, FCA a world renowned chartered accountant.
Later on, the Council became known as IGBIMO OMO OLOFA (Council of Princes and Princesses) under the Chairmanship of Prince LO Lawal and Prince Ganiyu Olayiwola Oyewale as Chairman, All Purpose Committee and Prince Moshood Bisi Oyeleke, FCA, as executive committee member. At the same time, Prince NO Olanipekun has been the General Secretary towards ensuring the smooth running of the Council Secretariat located within the Olofa Palace grounds. In the last couple of years, the mantle of leadership as Chairman naturally fell on the shoulders of Prince Moshood Bisi Oyeleke who had been very active and supportive of the past EXCOs. Prior to this, he headed the subcommittee on Process and Procedure of selection/installing of Obas in Offa Kingdom.
Igbimo Omo Olofa, is a socio-cultural organisation concerned with the general progress and unity of Offa and Omo Olofa devoid of any political affiliation. The constitution provides for the position of a grand patron in the person of the reigning Olofa, a patron in the person of the current Mogaji (Olori Omo Olofa) of Anilelerin and a matron in the person of the current Olori Olomo Osu lobinrin. The day to day activities of the council is headed by a chairman with the following officers constituting the executive committee:
Vice Chairman, Secretary, Assistant. Secretary, Financial Secretary/treasurer, Auditor, Publicity Secretary, Legal adviser and 5 Ex – officio members. Their duties and functions are as stated on the council’s constitution, which could be found under the relevant documents on our website.
Annual Conference
The Executive Committee is saddled with the responsibility of organising an annual conference in Offa with notices/invitations sent to all members of the Council within 21 days of the date fixed for the conference. There have been, so far, 10 of such conferences notwithstanding the logistics of planning, funding and execution of same in the past years.
Zonal Groupings
There may be established zonal groupings for the purpose of the activities of the various branches of the Council. Such grouping, will report their activities to the Secretary from time to time.
Our Aims
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To foster good relations, unity and solidarity among all the “Omo – Olofa” wherever they may reside.
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To provide an effective means of communication, education, and enlightenment about what goes on in the Royal family and the contemporary history and current affairs of the town as a whole.
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To provide for interactions, discussions, comments, opinions and views on problems facing the family and Offa.
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To promote the general welfare of the Royal family, defend and safeguard its interests at all times and also at the same time, to seek the peace, stability, unity, progress and development of Offa.