The family of the late Alhaji Chief Abdullateef Adegboyega Ejalonibu, the Asiwaju of Mamu, has once again distributed food items and cash to widows, the indigent, and other vulnerable residents of Mamu, an autonomous ancient town in Ijebu land, as part of a long-standing family tradition of community support during their late father's first year remembrance prayer.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Alhaja Salimot Ahmed (née Ejalonibu) explained that the annual outreach is a deliberate effort to sustain the enduring legacy of their late father—an undisputed community man, intellectual, and leader of uncommon conviction—who consistently convened the gathering in his lifetime to give back to his people.
She noted that the late Asiwaju’s life exemplified selfless service across political and social spheres, and that the family remains committed to preserving that heritage through practical support to those most in need. In her words, the gesture reflects the values her father lived by: compassion, responsibility, and an unwavering commitment to the community's progress.
Also speaking, Alhaji Chief Nasiru Adeyemi Ejalonibu, the current Asiwaju of Mamu, stated that their late father’s passion was not only to assist the less privileged, but to create pathways for collective prosperity—supporting livelihoods, strengthening unity, and promoting communal stability. He emphasised that the family’s continued commitment to the annual distribution is grounded in the belief that authentic leadership must be measured by impact on people’s lives.
Dr Murtala Ejalonibu, Special Assistant to the Governor (Office of the SSG) and a son of the late Chief Ejalonibu, described the annual outreach as a significant community event that has become a source of relief and encouragement to many households in Mamu. He added that the Ejalonibu family’s consistent dedication underscores the timeless value of community spirit and the enduring power of charitable giving.
The late Alhaji Chief Abdullateef Adegboyega Ejalonibu was widely regarded as an Ijebu man to the core, tracing his lineage to Itantebo in Ijebu-Ode, and upholding the long tradition of leadership associated with his forebearers who were prominent community figures in Mamu, as well as a defender of Ijebu land. He was also a first cousin to the Chief Imam of Molipa, Imam Alahji AbdulGaniy Ejalonibu, the current Lisanul Ulama of Yorubaland, Edo, and Delta, further reinforcing the family’s deep-rooted heritage of leadership and service.
Speaking on behalf of other beneficiaries, Mrs Iyabo Sotayo expressed profound appreciation, noting that the late Asiwaju’s influence and generosity had left a lasting imprint on the community. She prayed for the continued prosperity of the Ejalonibu family and urged others to emulate the values of compassion and service that the Ejalonibu family upholds.
As the saying goes, “A life is not truly measured by what it gathers, but by what it gives.” In sustaining this tradition, the Ejalonibu family not only honours the memory of the late Asiwaju but also strengthens the culture of compassion and responsibility that has long defined Mamu as an autonomous and ancient Ijebu town.
