Crescent University Proprietor Inducted Into Abeokuta Polo Club

The Proprietor and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Crescent University, Abeokuta, Prince Ma'ruf Adesegun Ajibola (SAN), has been inducted into the Abeokuta Polo Club.

Prince Ajibola was inducted alongside nine other new members during the club's first anniversary and members' induction ceremony held at Park Inn by Radisson, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The induction was conducted by the Alake of Egbaland, HRM Oba Aremu Gbadebo.

Speaking at the event, the Founder and President of the Abeokuta Polo Club, Dr. Sheriff Adams Abdulrahman, said the club had made significant progress over the past year towards establishing a world-class polo institution founded on excellence, integrity, friendship, and equestrian heritage.

He noted that the club's vision had grown into a vibrant community committed to promoting the sport of polo while contributing to the socio-economic development of Ogun State.

According to Abdulrahman, the event was organised not only to celebrate the club's first anniversary but also to induct its pioneer members, whose confidence, commitment, and support had laid the foundation for its long-term success.

He further disclosed that the club had trained 120 beneficiaries in digital technology and artificial intelligence and would continue to contribute to the state's economy by creating employment opportunities for young people.

Also speaking, the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, HRM Oba Saka Matemilola, said the Abeokuta Polo Club would bring prestige to Abeokuta, Ogun State, and Nigeria, describing it as a premium institution that would set high standards and positively transform the city's landscape.

Special recognition awards were presented to the wife of former Ogun State Governor, Mrs. Olufunso Amosun (Yeye Moremi Oodua), and the Ogun State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Oluwasesan Fagbayi.

Other dignitaries at the event included the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, HRM Oba (Prof.) Saka Matemilola; the Olota of Ota, HRM Oba (Prof.) Adeyemi Obalanlege; and the Orunto of Owu Kingdom, Chief Abiodun Lasile.

Prince Ajibola attended the event with members of the Crescent University management, including the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibraheem Gbajabiamila; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rasaki Kareem; the Registrar, Prince Zakariyya Ajibola; the Bursar, Alhaji Gbadebo Ogunmefun, FCA; and the Principal Assistant Registrar (Public Relations), Mr. Idris Katib.