JANDOR Performs Groundbreaking Ceremony of a Shelter and Empowerment Centre in Honour of Late Mother

In a momentous and emotional ceremony held today, Friday, June 13, 2025, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR, led the groundbreaking of Olufunmilayo House, a shelter and empowerment centre for women and girls, in commemoration of the 5th remembrance anniversary of his beloved late mother, Mrs. Olufunmilayo Ruth Adediran.

The centre, located in the heart of Ishagira Kingdom, Ojo, Lagos, is envisioned to provide refuge, skills acquisition, and empowerment for vulnerable women and girls in Lagos State and beyond.

The groundbreaking was officially performed by Her Excellency, Princess Mrs. Sarah Sosan, former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, who commended the vision and legacy of the late Mrs. Adediran, describing the initiative as a monument of hope and dignity for generations to come.

Princess Mrs. Sosan congratulated the visioner for the wonderful projects, and declared that the centre would be fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

“This project will fulfill its purpose of giving hope to the hopeless, victims of domestic violence and other abuses in the riverine areas. We love what JANDOR is doing and we will continue to pray for him. May he continue to be that shining star for this our land,” she said.

She thereby called on other philanthropists to take cues from Adediran’s visionary leadership to support and help women and the girl-child in riverine communities.

Also speaking at the event, Hon. Shina Peller, a former member of the House of Representatives, described JANDOR’s love for humanity as genuine and unwavering.

The event attracted a high-profile roster of dignitaries, traditional rulers, and political leaders, including:

– HRM Oba Julius Aina, Oba Oloto of Oto Kingdom
– HRM Oba Sulaiman Raji-Ashade, Oniba of Iba
– Hon. Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, Chairman, APC Lagos State
– Hon. Kayode Bolaji Robert (Bibire), Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development
– Hon. Shina Peller, former Member, House of Representatives (Oyo State)
– Hon. Toyin Suarau, former Lagos Commissioner and House of Representatives member
– Chief Rabiu Oluwa, APC Apex Leader, Badagry Division & Member, Governance Advisory Council (GAC)
– Alhaji Olorunfunmi, APC Apex Leader, Ojo Local Government
– Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly
– Executives of the APC Lagos State Working Committee
– Captains of industry, community leaders, and many other dignitaries

In his address, Dr. Adediran stated that Olufunmilayo House is inspired by his mother’s life of compassion and service. The shelter and empowerment centre will offer various services including temporary shelter, vocational training, counseling, and legal support. He remarked that his siblings came together to immortalise their mother as they celebrate the 5th remembrance with the project, which he said will commence immediately and would be completed within a year.

“What we do every year is to have the regular party of this nature to celebrate my late mother but this year, we decided to put up a monument that will stand the test of time. This monument represents her legacy of taking care of people, especially women and girls,” he said.

Signed:

Gbenga Ogunleye
Spokesperson
Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR
Lead Visioner, Lagos4Lagos Movement