IJUC celebrates Chief Ayodele Fatiregun at 80!

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Chief Ayodele Fatiregun, the Obalua of Egboro land is 80, Hurray! The IJUC Global President, Engr. Olugbemiga Abudiore and the Financial Secretary, Mrs Bola Ajayi presents the living legend with a plaque as the community appreciates his enormous contributions to Egboro kingdom.

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