A notable culture aficionado, art collector and former Lagos State Attorney General cum Commissioner for Justice, Adeniji Kazeem, SAN, has been elected the new Chairman of the influential socio-cultural group – the Isale Eko Descendants’ Union (IDU).
The University of Lagos-trained lawyer and political strategist was unanimously elected for a three-year term at the Annual General meeting of the Union held on June 23, 2023 at Isale-Eko Descendants’Union secretariat on Iga Idungaran Street, Isale-Eko, Lagos Island, Lagos.
Kazeem, who is a grand son of Oba Musendiku Adeniji-Adele, the 19th Oba of Lagos (1949 – 1964) takes over from Mr. Yomi Tokosi, a distinguished Economist and Banker, who held sway for the past three years.
Also elected to handle the affairs of the IDU for a new term are Mr. Aderemi Bashua, SAN (Vice-Chairman), Prince Adewale Ojora (General Secretary), Omolola Adele-Oso (Financial Secretary), Lanre Shasore (Culture Secretary), Dale Ajayi-Bembe (Deputy General-Secretary) and Yomi Suenu (Welfare Secretary).
Isale Eko Descendants Union has over the years been a strong advocate for community-based rights including protection of its cultural heritage, promotion of healthcare and advancement of educational rights for its members.
Only recently the IDU has complained vehemently about the defamation of Isale Eko and desecration of the iconic Eyo masquerade in the movie, called Gangs Of Lagos, directed by Jade Osiberu, and has gone ahead to institute legal action against several parties involved in the production and licensing of the movie.
The union has also held landmark art exhibitions in the past to showcase, document and preserve the rich history of the heart of Lagos, which Isale Eko represents.
