CCII HISTORY
1. Formation
The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) is an umbrella body for all the socio-cultural societies/clubs of Ibadan extraction both at home and in diaspora. One of the main objectives for its formation is to provide a forum for the coordination and harmonization of the development efforts of the constituent societies towards the promotion of economic, social, education and cultural interest of Ibadanland with a view to achieving the fullest measure of effectiveness. The need for the formation of the organization was initially conceived by the coming together of three prominent socio-cultural societies: Ibadan Progressive Union (IPU), Lagelu ‘1 Club and Ibadan Descendant Union of the University of Ibadan and the Polytechnic of Ibadan (IDU UI/POLY) in 1982. Even though CCII is an apolitical organization; it has the objective of identifying and pursuing measures in all sectors, including politics that are conducive to the promotion of the welfare and progress of Ibadanland and its people. Through intensive sensitization and mobilization, the initial foundation member societies grew from 35 in 1985 to about 200 in 2009. The membership strength of the constituent societies ranges from 15 to about 150 per society. It is just relevant and appropriate to mention that the Olubadan of Ibadanland His Royal Majesty Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade I CFR (JP) is one of the pioneer founding fathers of Ibadan Progressive Union (IPU) that was founded in 1934 and he still remains a staunch member of the society. IPU, through its members was the foremost Ibadan socio-cultural group that fought for the creation of the independent Ibadan Native Authority (INA) in 1934 that freed the land from the control of Alaafin of Oyo, which led to the transfer of the capital of Oyo province back to Ibadan from Oyo in the same year. IPU also fought for the change of derogatory title of Baale of Ibadan to Olubadan of Ibadan during the reigns of Olubadan Abasi Okunola Aleshinloye. The role played by HRM Oba Samuel Odulana in all these struggles as a member of IPU could not be qualified. Currently the membership clubs and society is over 300 in numbers.
2. Leadership
The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) has gained tremendous popularity and influence over time through its social, economic and cultural activities. From a humble beginning under the leadership of its pioneer president, the Late Chief S.I. Amole of IPU, CCII has, to-date, had Nine (9) Presidents General and six Secretaries General . The Executive Coouncil is comprised of 13 elected members and two Ex-officios with the Chairman of the current year Ibadan Festival Week Planning Committee as a penultimate members totalling sixteen (16) members.
Below is the list of Both former and current Presidents General and Secretary General.
Names | Name of Club | Period | Post Held |
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Chief S. I Amole | Ibadan Progressive Union | 1982-1989 | Pioneer National President |
Dr. T.A Fadere | Lagelu '16 Club | 1982-1989 | Pioneer National Secretaries |
Chief O.O Bello | Lagelu '16 Club | 1989-1997 | National President |
Chief B.O.A Ladeji | Oke 'Badan Union | 1989-1997 | National Secretary |
Asiwaju Bode Amao | Oluyole Club Lagos | 1997-2007 | National President |
Dr. Niyi Adelakun | Ibadan Progressive Union | 1997-1999 | National Secretary |
Mr. Oladejo Muhammed | IDU UI/Poly | 2001-2002 | Ag. National Secretary |
Chief Bayo Oyero | Lagelu '16 Club | 200-2003 | National Secretary |
Mogaji Gbade Ishola | Ibadan Solidarity Club | 2003-2007 | National Secretary |
Chief Y.A Akande | Oke Odo Club | 2007-2011 | National President |
Mogaji Gbade Ishola | Ibadan Solidarity Club | 2007-2009 | National Secretary |
Mr. Bayo Olaniyan | Lagelu '16 Club | 2009-2011 | National Secretary |
Chief Bayo Oyero | Lagelu '16 Club | 2011-2015 | National President |
Mr. Bayo Olaniyan | Ibadan Improvement Union | 2011-2013 | National Secretary |
Chief Waidi Ekun | 2013-2014 | National Secretary | |
Chief Wole Akinwande | Omo Ajorosun Club | 2015-2017 | President General |
Mr. Remi Popoola | Ibadan Elites Club'25 | 2014-2017 | Secretary General |
Chief Yemi Soladoye | Jericho Businessmen Club | 2017-2021 | President General |
Dr. Oyedele | Ibadan Improvement Union | 2017-2019 | Secretary General |
Akogun Segun Obe | Oluyole Soial Elite | 2019-2021 | Secretary General |
Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga | Ibadan Country Club | 2021-2023 | President General |
Akogun Segun Obe | Oluyole Social Elite | 2021-2023 | Secretary General |
Baale Bolaji Adeleke | Ibadan Alliance Club | 2023 | Ag. Secretary General |
Chief Sulaimon Ajeniyi Ajewole | Oluyole Social Elite | 2023- Till date | President General |
Chief Sulaimon Ajeniyi Ajewole | Oluyole Social Elite | 2023- Till date | President General |
Chief Sulaimon Ajeniyi Ajewole | Oluyole Social Elite | 2023- Till date | President General |
Chief Sulaimon Ajeniyi Ajewole | Oluyole Social Elite | 2023- Till date | President General |
Prince Oluyemisi Adeage | Ibadan Country Club | 2021-2023 | President General |
Akogun Segun Obe | Oluyole Social Elite | 2021-2023 | Secretary General |
Baale Bolaji Adeleke | Ibadan Alliance Club | 2023 | Ag. Secretary General |
Chief Sulaimon Ajeniyi Ajewole | Oluyole Social Elite | 2023- Till date | President General |
Mr. Adetokunbo Ayobami Subair | Ibadan Improvement Union | 2023- Till date | Secretary General |
3. Legal Status
CCII is a non-profit making organization and was registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission Registered No. 13313 in 2001 as a Socio-cultural Organization.
4. Funding
5. Recognition of Past and Present
Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) thought it expedient to remember and honour Ibadan past heroes who have fought tirelessly and shed their blood during various inter-tribal wars. These heroes have fought for the liberation of the Yorubas which today have contributed to the sustenance of the unity of Ibadan and promote the cultural identities of the land.
We also recognise the struggles, determination and sacrifice of our living heroes through our different award.
6. Developmental Activities
6.1 Land Acquisition for the construction of a befitting palace complex for Ibadan Monarchs:
The need for a befitting Olubadan palace was conceived by CCII as a long term project during the tenure of Late Chief O.O. Bello. The first major task of actualizing this dream was the securing of a suitable site and acquisition of sizeable land that will accommodate a grandiose, and befitting Olubadan Palace. In 1992, Late Chief O.O. Bello set up a technical committee of professionals to search for a suitable site for the project. The Committee of five headed by Chief Dosu Babatunde, identified and selected the Oke Aremo site. Initially, a total of 3.91 hectares of land was surveyed, processed and submitted to the State Government for approval. Chief Kolapo Ishola was then the Governor. The application for acquisition deliberately made in the name of Ibadan Traditional council, was approved by the Government of Chief Kolapo Ishola. In 1997, Asiwaju Bode Amao’s Executive realized that the acquired land would not be enough to accommodate all the envisaged components of the palace complex. It also saw the wisdom in having Ibadan House located in the precinct of the Palace Complex. Asiwaju Bode Amao’s administration then took another bold step to acquire additional 5.98 hectares, contiguous with the first site. This gave a total of 9.88 hectares acquired for the Olubadan Palace and Ibadan House projects.
The New Olubadan Olubadan Palace Complex is now completed under Chief Sulaimon Ajewole led Administration and was commissioned to the Glory of God by the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde on the 10th of July, 2024