The family of the late Alhaji Mustapha Ajibulu, the first elected lawmaker to represent Oshodi-Isolo Constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly, on Thursday honoured his legacy with a public lecture and the launch of a foundation to promote humanitarian causes and community development.
The event, organised by the Adisa Ajibulu Descendants Union to mark the 20th memorial anniversary of the late politician, was held in Ikeja, Lagos.
The public lecture, themed “Sacrificial Leadership and Community Development: Yesterday’s Heroes, Today’s Players, and Leaders of Tomorrow,” attracted political leaders, traditional rulers, community stakeholders and students.
Speaking during the event, the General Secretary of the Adisa Ajibulu Descendants Union, Shola Ajibulu, said the programme was organised to preserve the values of selfless leadership exemplified by his father and inspire a new generation of leaders.
He recalled that the late Ajibulu became widely known in Mafoloku, Oshodi, after facilitating the intervention of Chief Obafemi Awolowo in a dispute between residents and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria over land acquisition for airport expansion.
