RETIRED DEPUTY INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE, ALH. CHIEF ADEOLA ADELEKE ADENIJI, INSTALLED AS THE AARE BOBAJIRO OF OSOSA LAND, OGUN STATE
In a grand celebration marked by rich Yoruba culture, tradition, and royal splendour, former Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Alhaji Chief Adeola Adeleke Adeniji, NPM, PSC, MNI (Rtd.), has officially been installed as the Aare Bobajiro of Ososa Land, Ogun State.
The historic installation ceremony brought together an array of distinguished dignitaries, royal fathers, community leaders, top security chiefs, family members, and well-wishers from across Nigeria and beyond to honour a distinguished statesman, seasoned administrator, and dedicated community leader.
Born on May 17, 1956, in Ebute Metta, Lagos, into a noble family hailing from Gbagura, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Chief DIG Adeola Adeniji has built an extraordinary career defined by public service, integrity, and leadership. An alumnus of the prestigious University of Ibadan (B.Sc. Sociology) and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Jos, Chief Adeniji served the Nigeria Police Force for 35 years before retiring as DIG in charge of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in 2015.
Throughout his illustrious career, Chief Adeniji served in key police posts across Nigeria—including Commissioner of Police in Sokoto State, Ebonyi State, Interpol Force CID Lagos, and Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Zone 4 Makurdi—leaving an indelible legacy of security architecture improvement and public safety.
Following his conferment as the Aare Bobajiro of Ososa, Chief DIG Adeola Adeniji expressed profound gratitude to the royal fathers, traditional institutions, distinguished guests, family, and associates who graced the historic event.
In his appreciation statement, the newly installed Aare Bobajiro noted:
“The outpouring of love and goodwill I received has humbled me greatly. I consider this chieftaincy not merely an honour bestowed upon me, but also a responsibility and a call to service. I pray for the wisdom, strength, humility, and good health to discharge the responsibilities associated with the title and to continue to contribute positively to the development and progress of Ososa and our wider community.”
He further extended his appreciation to everyone who supported the ceremony through prayers, attendance, logistics, and contributions, praying that Almighty God rewards their generosity and sacrifices abundantly.
As the Aare Bobajiro of Ososa, Chief DIG Adeola Adeniji (Rtd) pledges to continue leveraging his vast experience, network, and resources toward the progress, security, socio-economic upliftment, and overall development of Ososa Land and Ogun State at large.
ABOUT ALH. CHIEF DIG ADEOLA ADELEKE ADENIJI (RTD)
Alhaji Chief DIG Adeola Adeleke Adeniji, NPM, PSC, MNI (Rtd.), is a retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, accomplished corporate executive, devout Muslim, and holder of several prestigious traditional and Islamic chieftaincy titles across Nigeria. He is currently the Chairman of Cardinal Zikite Hughes Nig. Ltd. and Jasaaji General Merchants Nig. Ltd.
