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Ikale World Congress

Ikale World Congress is a registered nonprofit organization with the mission to promote unity among Ikale people worldwide; to preserve and promote Ikale cultural heritage; and to provide humanitarian assistance to Ikale communities worldwide.

Our Mission

To collaborate with one another with love and work tirelessly with passion to facilitate a sustainable project that generate traffic, as well to enlightening the Ikale citizens and enhance development across the region.

Our Objective

The IWC objectives is to promote unity among Ikale people worldwide; to preserve and promote Ikale cultural heritage; and to provide humanitarian assistance to Ikale communities worldwide.

About IWC

IWC History

In 2006, seeing the steady progress being made by Ikale Progressive Association in NY/NJ, Durojaye Odimayo Akindutire, who was then the president of the “Egbe”, was mandated to reach out to other Ikales in North America on the formation of an all-encompassing Ikale Association. The initial breakthrough came when some Ikales were invited to attend the end of the year gathering of the Egbe in New York. Prince Rinde Akinsola and Dr. Salewa Olafioye honored the invitation. These two gentlemen sat through the night with Akindutire to discuss the birth of IWC. This was how Ikale World Congress (IWC) began and registered formally as a nonprofit charitable organization (501c) in the United States.

Become A Member

IWS is open to all Ikale sons and daughters in Diaspora. Click below complete the membership form

Pay Your Dues

For members who want to pay their annual dues, please click here

About IWC

IWC History

In 2006, seeing the steady progress being made by Ikale Progressive Association in NY/NJ, Durojaye Odimayo Akindutire, who was then the president of the “Egbe”, was mandated to reach out to other Ikales in North America on the formation of an all-encompassing Ikale Association. The initial breakthrough came when some Ikales were invited to attend the end of the year gathering of the Egbe in New York. Prince Rinde Akinsola and Dr. Salewa Olafioye honored the invitation. These two gentlemen sat through the night with Akindutire to discuss the birth of IWC. This was how Ikale World Congress (IWC) began.

Become A Member

IWS is open to all Ikale sons and daughters in Diaspora. Click below complete the membership form

Pay Your Dues

For members who want to pay their annual dues, please click here

Ẹyẹ ò lè fi apá kan fò.
Birds cannot fly with one wing. We need one another; together, we can do more in Ikale World Congress

 

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About Ikale

Ikale History and Royal Fathers

The Ikale speaking people can be said to form the majority of the people inhabiting Ondo State. They are mostly found in the southern district with concentration in Okitipupa local government, Irele local government areas and some settlement in Odigbo Local Government. They are also found in Ijebu Water Side Local Government Area of Ogun State in places like Ayede and Ayila. Ikale has boundaries with Ogun State in the west, Odigbo Local Government in the North, Ilaje Local Government in the south and Edo State in the east. They occupy a total land area of 19,700sq kilometers, and have a population of about 1,900,000 people.

Ikale is a sub-ethnic group and one of the notable dialects of the Yoruba race with distinct towns in Irele LGA: Ode-Irele (the Headquarters), Ode-Omi, Ode-Ajagba, Iyansan, Akotogbo and Ujosun. The last four were formerly grouped under Benin Confederation.

While towns in Okitipupa Local Government Area included Idepe-Okitipupa, Ikoya, Ode-Ayeka, Igbodigo, Igodan, Ode-Erinje, Igbisin-Oloto, Ode-Aye, Erekiti Luwoye, Ilutitun, Igbotako, Iju-Odo and Omotoso, they were formerly Ikale Local Government Area, with headquarters at Okitipupa till 1999, when Irele council was carved out as another local government.

About Ikale

Ikale History and Royal Fathers

The Ikale speaking people can be said to form the majority of the people inhabiting Ondo State. They are mostly found in the southern district with concentration in Okitipupa local government, Irele local government areas and some settlement in Odigbo Local Government. They are also found in Ijebu Water Side Local Government Area of Ogun State in places like Ayede and Ayila. Ikale has boundaries with Ogun State in the west, Odigbo Local Government in the North, Ilaje Local Government in the south and Edo State in the east. They occupy a total land area of 19,700sq kilometers, and have a population of about 1,900,000 people.

Our Programs

From providing quality education to promoting healthcare access and creating income-generating opportunities, our programs pave the way for holistic growth and transformative change in the lives we touch.

Medical Mission Program

Ikale world congress funded a medical outreach program for the people of Ikale, Ondo state, Nigeria.

Scholarships for Undergraduates

A scholarship award was funded by Ikale World Congress to undergraduate students for indigenes of Ikale in Okitipupa Local Government, Ondo State, Nigeria.

Ikale World Congress Convention

Ikale World Congress convention aimed at bringing together Ikale people from all over the world to celebrate our culture, heritage and to discuss issues that affect Ikale development in Nigeria.

Rehabilitation Project

Ikale World Congress pulled resources together for the rehabilitation of the federal high court which were destroyed in Okitipupa Local Government by EndSar’s protest.

About Late Chief

Legacy of late Chief Dayo Aiyebo (IWC President)

Late Chief Ekudayo Aiyebo legacy cannot be easily forgotten in the history of Ikale World Congress. He is such a courageous leader who serves with humility, love and compassion. Unfortunately, he couldn’t finish his tenure before he passed on to glory in December 2022. He invested so much time and effort in understanding the aspirations, challenges, and personal development of each member of IWC. He actively cultivates an atmosphere of peace and tranquility within the organization, makes phone calls across all the members to discuss the importance of unity, peace and progress of the organization. He discourages conflict and seek resolutions through dialogue, understanding, and compromise. As a peace ambassador, he initiated a financial donation to Ikale members who experience brutality during the Ago Alaye farm crises. He served as the Chairman Ikale Security Observers Network. Chief and his executives achieved the sponsorship of the rehabilitation of the federal high court in Okitipupa, Ondo State.
Chief Aiyebo visited all the monarch in Ikale, on behalf of Ikale world congress to promote unity and peace among others. He was able to meet with the Abodi of Ikale land, HRM Oba George Babatunde Faduyile, Jegun Idepe Okitipupa, HRM, Oba Michael Adetoye, Rebuja of Osooro, HRM, Oba Gbadebo Bajowa, Majuwa of Ilutitun, HRH, Oba Earnest Idepefo, and a host of others.
Chief Aiyebo leadership style creates a lasting legacy built on compassion, empathy, and a genuine commitment to the betterment of individuals and the broader Ikale community.

Our Gallery

Each image below is a testament to the power of compassion and collective efforts, serving as a reminder of the positive change we bring together,

and inspiring others to join us in making a lasting difference.

IWC Executives 2023

Mrs. Olayinka Ibitoye

President

Mr. Modupe Olowodahunsi

Vice President

Mr. Oluseyi Obagbemi

Treasurer

Mr Isaac Olusina Monehin

Financial Secretary

Lawyer Sam Akingboju

Asst. General Secretary

Ms Solape Olafioye

Social Secretary

Dr. Omotayo Alle

General Secretary

Princess Yemi Bajowa-Akinsola

Public Relations Officer

Lawyer Sam Akingboju

Asst. General Secretary

Mr. Modupe Olowodahunsi

Vice President

Mrs. Olayinka Ibitoye

President

Dr. Omotayo Alle

General Secretary

Mr. Oluseyi Obagbemi

Treasurer

Ms Solape Olafioye

Social Secretary

Princess Yemi Bajowa-Akinsola

Public Relations Officer

Mr Isaac Olusina Monehin

Financial Secretary

Dr. Femi Allen

Interim Chairman 2015 – 2017

Late Chief Dayo Aiyebo

President 2018 - 2022

IWC Executives 2019

Mrs. Olayinka Ibitoye

Vice President

Prince Kunle Ayeku

Public Relation Officer

Mr. Iranlowo Atijosan

General Secretary

Ms Solape Olafioye

Social Director

Mr. Oluseyi Obagbemi

Treasurer

Dr. Femi Allen

Interim Chairman 2015 – 2017

Late Chief Dayo Aiyebo

President 2018 - 2022

IWC Past Leadership

Dr . Salewa Olafioye

Board Chairman - 2007 – 2009

Durojaye O. Akindutire

President - 2009 – 2011

Mr. Samuel Ademola

President - 2011 – 2013

Mrs. Moji Olafeso

President - 2013 – 2015

Dr. Femi Allen

Interim Chairman 2015 – 2017

Late Chief Dayo Aiyebo

President 2018 - 2022

Dr. Femi Allen

Interim Chairman 2015 – 2017

Late Chief Dayo Aiyebo

President 2018 - 2022

IWC Leadership Award 2023