HRM Alaiyeluwa Oba Babatunde Olaogun Ogunlaja (JP) Kalejaiye 11

Royal Father/Patron

HRM Alaiyeluwa Oba Babatunde Olaogun Ogunlaja (JP) Kalejaiye 11. The Aladeshoyin of Odo Noforija Kingdom,
Eredo Local Development Authority, Epe Division of Lagos State worked as a Director with Enterprise Gomez (Nig)
Limited and later set up his personal business as an importer and exporter, his major business was exporting used
cars for sale in Nigeria. Today his HRM Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja is one of the most influential, gallant, patriotic,
eloquent and valuable Royal Fathers in Nigeria.
Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja is prominent among Lagos State Council of Obas. Highly ranked and respected Oba
Babatunde Ogunlaja’s love for education, community development, culture and tourism as well as societal growth is
second to none. He uses all available influence to attain the betterment and achieve development of his people.
Kabiyesi is not only responsible for those in his kingdom alone he has significant impacts on the lives of those who
came his way. He is trusted and respected amongst his subjects both at home and in the diaspora. He recently led his
subjects in the UK on a courtesy visit to the Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Ambassador
George Adesola Oguntade CFR, CON.
Oba Ogunlaja though a traditional ruler is a philanthropist per excellence. He is always giving and giving and not
waiting for what his subjects will bring to him. It will interest you to know that our amiable Oba has sponsored
people on Holy pilgrimage to both Mecca and Jerusalem respectively.
Your worshipful, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I present to you HRM Oba Babatunde Olaogun Ogunlaja
JP, former secretary and presently member Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs also member Lagos State Justices
of Peace, the Aladeshoyin of Odo Noforija Kingdom, Eredo Local development Authority, Epe Division of Lagos State
for this prestigious award for his outstanding contributions to culture and tourism for sustainable development.