Just like the popular saying that "a golden fish usually has no hidden place" so is the Baale Ogidi-Gbogbo in Ona-Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State.
He is a man with many parts who having distinguished himself in his chosen career also extended his goodwill to the masses.
Anyone who have the opportunity to meet with Alhaji as he is fondly called will surely have a story to tell about him.
He is a devoted Muslim, a community man, a socialite and as well a complete family man
Birth and Early Life
Alhaji Mohammed Taofeek Abdulazeez was born on February 16th, 1965, in Ibadan, Oyo State, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Aderonke Lasisi Opeloyeru Alagbe-Ogidi. A few months after his birth, he moved to Kaduna in Northern Nigeria, where he spent over two decades before returning to Ibadan.
Education
For his elementary education, he attended LEA Primary School along Katsina Road, in Kaduna while he had his Secondary Education at Alhudahuda College, Zaria (formerly Government Secondary School Zaria), Kaduna State
He later proceeded to Moslem Grammar School, Odinjo, Ibadan in continuation of his Secondary Education
For his love for Education, Alhaji bagged National Diploma in Marketing at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi State
He later received his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos
Professional Experience
The Baale of Ogidi Gbogbo in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital works with Rekhlal Nigeria Limited, Ibadan for 5 years before he joined Cleardeal Nigeria Limited, Lagos where he also worked for 5 years
He spent 14 years working with Trans Atlantic Shipping Agency Limited, Lagos before joining Joki Nigeria Limited where he had a stint of 19 months
Alhaji Mohammed founded MT Unique World Ventures in 2005, where he currently serves as CEO.
He is also the CEO and Chairman of KANTA MULTI SERVICES LIMITED.
Attainments, Awards, and Memberships
Though men of substances are not usually dressed in gold but for when they are scratched their identities and values will surely be revealed, so is this reverred traditional ruler who has been appointed and decorated with many titles, accolades and laurels.
He was Consented as Baale Ogidi-Gbogbo on May 10th, 2016
He also served as Chairmen for several Associations and Clubs including the Onwards Club, Lagos, Laurel Club, Ibadan.
Alhaji was the Pioneer Secretary of Great Pioneer’s Club, LASU.
He once served as the Chairman, Electoral Committee, Alhudahuda College, Zaria, also as Chairman Electoral Committee, Association of Traditional Baales in Ibadanland, as well as Treasurer: Ona-Ara Council of Baales
He later became the Pioneer Secretary (BOT): Association of Traditional Baales in Ibadanland
Also on the long list of his accolades are Grand Patron of Wisdomise Club, Ibadan, Patron of the Muslim Community Association of Ifesokan Arapaja, Odo-Ona Kekere, and its environs, Ibadan and Patron of Favour Sisters’ Club, Lagos
He was coronated as Seriki Adinni Ayegunland: Ayegun Community Central Mosque, Ibadan
Alhaji Mohammed was the recipient of Merit Awards from various groups including Olorunsogo Ona-Ara General Youth Forum, Alhudahuda College, Zaria, League of Imams and Alfas, Ayegunland, Ibadan
Hobbies
All works no play makes Jack a dull boy so they say, Alhaji Abdulazeez at his leisure time unwind himself with several sporting activities, he also enjoyed traveling, and listening to music.
Family
To God be the glory, he is happily married and blessed with children.