Meet the Baale of Kurere Land

THE BAALE OF KURERE LAND

CHIEF IYANDA OYETADE ODUWAIYE (JP)

The leader of Kurere Community in Abeokuta North Local Government of Ogun State, Nigeria, has a rich history of experiences and achievements. Born on September 30, 1928, he completed his primary education at Kurere African Primary School and Owu Baptist Day, Abeokuta, between 1940 and 1945. Subsequently, he pursued his secondary education at Baptist Boys High School Owu, Abeokuta, graduating in 1951.

In the same year, he took on the role of a Laboratory Assistant at Baptist Boys High School before relocating to Lagos in 1952 for Post and Telegram (P&T) training. Additionally, he attended Eleyele Nursing School in Ibadan during the same period.

Throughout his professional journey, he held various positions, including serving as a secretary and station master at the Nigerian Railway Corporation.

In 1957, he entered the bonds of matrimony with Mama Sarah Ayoka, and together they raised six children, one of whom has passed away. His enduring legacy is embodied in the Sarah Ayoka Oduwaiye Foundation, established in loving memory of his late wife.

 

Unifying force, Representing the collective interests

Kurere & Allied Community Development Association

The KURERE & ALLIED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION, a venerable institution with a rich history, stands as a pillar of unity and coexistence for its people over the years. Formed with the primary objectives of fostering unity and promoting harmonious coexistence among communities, this association has achieved significant milestones in its pursuit of community betterment

Impacts on Kurere Village by partners

Earlier initiatives conducted by Our partners.

SAOF HEALTH AWARENESS

SAOF, with KACDA Kurere, has held health outreach events since 2012. Over 2000 patients from Kurere and nearby villages received medical exams and complimentary medications

Widow Empowerment

Shepherd Farms and Dr. Oduwaiye collaborate in the Kurere Widow Empowerment initiative, contributing funds to buy and distribute food items among widows in the community.

New Kurere Health Centre Initiative

The current health center is dilapidated and dysfunctional, and it is not funded at all by the government. History has it that the Kurere Progressive Union and Dr. Oduwaiye