HIM Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR
Oba Ajaja II, The Ooni of Ife
His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ooni of Ife, has used the influence of traditional leadership to champion youth development, entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment, culture and community welfare.
Through initiatives associated with the House of Oduduwa Foundation and Hopes Alive Initiative, the Ooni has supported young entrepreneurs, educational interventions and community-based empowerment programmes. His philanthropy has frequently focused on creating opportunities rather than simply providing short-term relief.
His public advocacy for women’s advancement and youth participation in economic life has also given traditional leadership a more contemporary developmental role. By connecting cultural authority with entrepreneurship and social investment, he has helped demonstrate how traditional institutions can contribute to modern community development.
His impact is therefore measured not only by the visibility of the throne but by the practical use of that platform to promote opportunity, inclusion and social responsibility.
The Daily Times of Nigeria honours His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, with the Community Impact Award for leveraging traditional leadership, philanthropy and entrepreneurship to empower communities and create opportunities for young people and women.