…Lauds entrepreneurial strides, job creation
…Commends sustained philanthropy in education, healthcare
The Iperu Indigenes Forum has felicitated two prominent sons of Iperu Akesanland, Hon. Oladipupo Olatunde Adebutu and Engr. Ajibola Bankole Adebutu, on the occasion of their 64th and 58th birthdays respectively, describing them as pillars of community development and economic empowerment.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Forum congratulated Hon. Adebutu, the Seriki of Iperu Akesanland, and Engr. Adebutu, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of JB Farms, for their enduring contributions to the socio-economic growth of Iperu and its environs.
The statement, jointly signed by the Convener, Prince Ladi Olabinjo; the Oluwo of Iperu and Administrator of the Forum, High Chief Ifasola Opeodu; Otunba Adebayo Salami, Administrator; and the Media Officer, Temitope Oyekan, described the brothers as visionary leaders, accomplished entrepreneurs and committed philanthropists.
According to the Forum, the Adebutu siblings have consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to community upliftment through strategic investments, business expansion and impactful social initiatives.
Their business interests, including Premier Lotto, Solomon Kesington Agro-Allied, JB Farms and Tossett Agro, were cited as major drivers of employment generation and economic stimulation within the community.
The Forum noted that through these enterprises, hundreds of individuals have secured gainful employment, while many families have benefited from improved livelihoods and increased economic opportunities.
Beyond their entrepreneurial footprint, the statement highlighted the brothers’ philanthropic engagements, particularly in the areas of education, healthcare and social welfare.
The Forum commended their sustained support for initiatives aimed at expanding access to quality education, improving healthcare delivery and assisting vulnerable members of society.
It added that their acts of generosity have fostered a culture of shared prosperity and collective progress in Iperu Akesanland.
“As they mark their birthdays, we celebrate not only their personal milestones but also their remarkable legacy of service, leadership and humanity,” the statement read.
“Their dedication to empowering others and fostering development continues to inspire hope and progress within Iperu and beyond.”
The Forum prayed for continued good health, renewed strength and greater accomplishments for the celebrants in the years ahead, expressing optimism that their impact would remain a source of pride to the community.
