The general testimonies is HRM Oba Olamilekan Jojnson Aremu Fayemi the Esemo of Iyemogun Kingdom is a socialite king who is working hard not for his personal goal but for progress, prosperity and development of his people. In the last one year of his enthronement as Esemo of Iyemogun land his focus is community development oriented projects. Elitist Media Team had online media chat with Esemo of Iyemogun, who is CEO Divine Touch Group the royal father is about to clock one year on the throne of his forefather express his profound gratitude for the maximum corporation from members of his cabinet and good people of Iyemogun Land. Also reveal his developmental plan for Iyemogun Land.
- Kabiyesi kindly tell us about your humble self?.
My name is High Chief Elder Olamilekan Johnson Aremu Fayemi, born in Ilesha East Local Government area of Osun State, Nigeria. I attended my primary school level at Temidire model primary school Isokun Ilesha and my secondary school level at African Church Grammar School Oke Omiru Oshogbo road Ilesha Osun State Nigeria. I proceeded my education level to Ogun State Polytechnic in Abeokuta as known as Moshood Abiola Polytechnic before I proceeded to University of Ife (O.A.U) where i studied political science and local government administration in which i graduated from University of Ife in 1997.
After my University I started pure water factory business by the grace God I am the first to start the pure water production in Ilesha axis of Osun State called (Jof Pure Water) also I am the first chairman of video club association in Ilesha and vice Chairman of video club association in Osun state. in year 2000 I relocated to the United Kingdom(London) and in year 2004 I moved from London to Manchester in United Kingdom where I got my diploma in security field, health safety, mental health, first aider, business management, care and support in young and adult with the grace of God I started my own company in the year 2015.
Divine Touch Services Limited by name which deals with Event Planning, Cleaning Services, Laundry Services, I.T (Information Technology). then in year 2020 I stated a new company at Ijebu Ode, at Ogun State, Nigeria. called Divine Touch Agrobiz registered with corporate Affiars Commission (CAC) this company is passionate about production of African food.
I am happily married to Olori Olusola Christiannah Fayemi and blessed with three children, one son and two daughters.
- What has been your experience since you became the Esemo of Iyemogun Kingdom
I see the Royal stood as great opportunity to serve humanity especially the good people of Iyemogun Kingdom I never dreamt of becoming a king it was my Great Grand Father who was formal King long time ago before God says it is my turn in the year 2022.
As a new king one of my beautiful experience is there is good sense of cordial relationship between myself and members of my cabinet and we have good rapport with good people of Iyemogun land both home and abroad couple with full scale collaboration with Royal Fathers across Ijeshaland. On a short note my experience in last almost one year was awesome.
- It is generally perceived that traditional stools could be boring, how lively is your own experience.
That is very correct, but one can make it lively depend on individual plan, view and exposure. Once you are clotted with humility let people see you with your true colour. Then they will naturally love to associate with you. - What are those things being a king has taken away from you?
It is a life of sacrifice because one need to always conscious of the fact that He is now a King. For instance eating and drinking outside most especially at Event has became a thing of the past. I love dancing in public before I became King but Royal Stood has taken that away. There is limit to the joke you can crack as a king one cannot travel for a long period of time above all the position of royal father is purely service oriented. - What are the developments you are able to bring to Iyemogun Kingdom?
By the special grace of God I am doing everything humanly possible to link Iyemogun town with global community since my coronation last year Iyemogun is becoming popular day by day. I have confer more than 15 honorary Chiefs diginitries from diaspora which our core focus is to construct solar street light, Iyemogun Central Prayer ground (IYA IYE MOGUN & BABA IYEMOGUN) big welcome sign post to Iyemogun kingdom and first police station, construction of 6 mobile toilet at strategic places, construction of first ever Police station, Launching of modern maternity center, commissioning of bore hole water system and Commissioning of Ayo Ola Memorial Secondary School.
- As a busy man in United Kingdom why do you accept to wear the crown of your fore fathers
The tradition of our fore father must keep alive and active. It is my desire to let my family linage continue glowing and royal traits keep active. - While growing up did you ever dreamt of becoming a king?
No is the answer. It just the grace of God. But according elders testimonies I was told when I was a little younger I do play the role of King or Leader when it comes to play with my peers. As a young student I am always class captain before I became senior prefect at my Secondary school final year. Couple with lots of leadership position I have held both at home and abroad. - What are the challenges facing your kingdom?
Lots of challenges, once you want to progress you must ready to face the challenges ahead even as a king you will face lots of challenges among your cabinet members. Lots of enemy will be parading themselves as a friend. I use this opportunity to appeal to the Federal, State and Local Government to work more on provision social amenities to aid better life for our people. - What will be the special message to your people on this first anniversary of your enthronement as Esemo of Iyemogun Kingdom?
My first year anniversary message is that we need to come together as one united community for the peace and progress of Iyemogun land. Because divided we fall but united we stand. I am looking forward for more corporation from my people and I hope for our coming generation to see a new light. I advise let take our personal and collective growth serious. We need to work hard in the morning time, so that we can rest in the evening .
- What are your future projection for your kingdom
Among other plans and projections I wish my kingdom to look like little London and I want to become highly recognized community across the globe I want the name of IYEMOGUN to be ringing bell with eye catching human and community development and capacity building projects. - How do you plan to celebrate the one year anniversary on the throne of your forefather?
The month of September will beehive with my coronation anniversary of Osemo of Iyemogun Kindom of Ijesaland. 1st, 2nd and 3rd will be round clock celebration. It promise to be memorable and fun filled with celebration of our rich culture and golden heritage. Big Boys across the globe will visit Iyemogun town which some will be honour with honorary chief tittles.
- How cordial is your relationship with other sons and daughters of Iyemogun both home and abroad?
100% cordial lot of them are happy to invest their money back home building new houses and business. One of them is Rite Honorable Timothy Owoeye the speaker Osun State House of Assembly and host of other successful sons and daughters of Iyemogun Kingdom.