A Brief Biography of
Oba Ibrahim Ademiluyi Momoh
Eti Omo Akinjobi, Amuwajoye I, The Obaro of Iyamoye
ABOUT OUR MAJESTY
Oba Alhaji Ibrahim Ade Momoh
He was born to the home of late Momoh Masaiyetemi and Madam Rotiye Masaiyetemi Ilaro family in Aye quarters of Iyamoye in 1939. His uncle, Oba Faniyan, Gbingbe, eka selo, late Obaro of Iyamoje 1937 to 1946 was said to be the native doctor who guided the delivery of baby Ibrahim and gave him the name “Ademiluyi” (Meaning my crown is honoured).
Ibrahim’s mother also hailed from Aofin, an equal royal clan of Aofin quarters of Iyamoye. These are evidences of the full royal background of Ibrahim Ade Momoh.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
A Royal Beginning under the Guidance of Oba Faniyan
He attended Ansarudeen Primary School Iyamoye from 1947 to 1952 and had to transfer to St. Andrews Primary School Kabba to complete that level and obtained his First School Leaving Certificate from 1953 to 1954. He went further to the Muslim Modern School at Odo-Ikare in Ondo State from 1956 to 1959.
After the Modern School Education, he got appointment as Clerical Officer in the Civil Service of Northern Nigeriaat Kaduna in 1959. His job trainings as a civil servant includes:
1. Clerical Officer, (Kaduna) Northern Nigeria Government – 1959 – 1967
2. Executive Officer in Kano State – 1967
3. Chief Executive Officer, Kano State – 1992 – 1993
Our Late Obaro of Iyamoye HRM, Oba Ibrahim Momoh as one of the significant achievements during his reign and he was elevated to the first class Oba by the former Governor of the state His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello.
COMMUNITY SERVICE INVOLVEMENT
Dedication to Uplifting and Empowering the Community
While in Kaduna in the 60’s, Young Alhaji Ibrahim was the right hand Assistant to the late Saludeen Obatoyinbo, a community leader then who was highly respected for his humility and honoured to host the regular rallying of Iyamoye Citizens around the regional capital city then.
While in Kano, Alhaji Ademiluyi, as a result of his patriotic attitudes and charismatic leadership nature, became the chairman Kano branch of the Iyamoye Development Union in 1986 to 1993. During his tenure there, Kano was among the leading branches of the IDU in Nigeria.
On his retirement, Alhaji Ibrahim was selected, Unopposed as councilor to represent Iyamoye ward in Ijumu LGA council from 1996 to 1997. He then served as Supervisory Councilor for works.
OUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Members of the Burial Committe
We honor Oba Alhaji Ibrahim Ade Momoh, a respected leader whose wisdom and service uplifted our community. As we prepare his final rites, we remain guided by the dignity and unity he stood for. May his soul rest in perfect peace.
- Alhaji Adamu Gbodi – Chairman
- Otunba Engr. Olusegun Anjorin
- Chief Akintola Murtala – Representative, Transition Committee
- Alhaji (Engineer) Sheriff Bello
- Prince Idris Kehinde Yakubu – Family Representative
- Princess Mariam Doyinola Kayode – Family Representative
- Chief Waibi Raji – IDU Home Branch Representative
- Olorunmaiye Joel – IDU Representative – Secretary
GREET OUR KING