- High Chief Musliudeen Adeniyi Kadri Odedeogboro I has been crowned as the Olu-Epe-Elect, marking a new era of leadership in Epe Kingdom.
- He hails from a distinguished royal lineage and boasts a strong track record in public service and community development.
- With his crowning, the people of Epe anticipate a reign rooted in tradition, peace, and progressive leadership.
Epe Kingdom has ushered in a new era of leadership with the recent crowning of High Chief Musliudeen Adeniyi Kadri Odedeogboro I as the Olu-Epe-Elect, marking a significant step in the traditional rulership of the ancient town.
Ekohotblog reports that his ascension represents continuity, heritage, and the hope of a brighter future for the people of Epe.
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Born on October 23, 1962, at No. 3 Maye Lane, Bado Isale, High Chief Kadri comes from a revered royal lineage. His father, Alhaji (Chief) Kamorudeen Adisa Odedeogboro Kadri, hailed from the prominent Odedeogboro Kadri Compound in Eleshin and Maye Quarters.
His mother, Alhaja Fausat Folashade Kadri (née Owolomoshe Fidipote), is of noble ancestry, with ties to the Balogun Agbaje and Matesun Royal Families of Epe.
What to Know About Olu-Epe-Elect, High Chief Kadri:
Rooted in Heritage: He is deeply grounded in the culture and traditions of Epe, born into two powerful royal and chieftaincy families.
Academic Excellence: A graduate of Lagos State University (LASU) with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, he earlier attended Ansar-ud-Deen Primary School, Government College, Ikorodu, and Epe Grammar School.
Public Service Legacy: High Chief Kadri has served Lagos State diligently in several capacities, including:
Managing Director, Liubinag Nigeria Ltd
Assistant Chief Procurement Officer, Lagos State Health Service Commission
Senior Hospital Administrator
Chief Store Keeper, Health Service Commission
Professional Recognition: He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria (CIPSMN), upholding high standards of ethical procurement and leadership.
Community Engagement: Beyond his official roles, he is an Auditor with the Eleshin & Maye Community Development Association, a member of Royal Klub Epe, and a respected elder in the Eleshin & Maye Council of Elders.
Family-Oriented: He is a devoted husband and father whose values reflect dignity, discipline, and compassion.
In a brief address following his crowning, Oba-elect Kadri expressed his appreciation and promise to serve the Epe people with wisdom and fairness.
“I am honored and humbled by this trust. I vow to uphold the dignity of this stool, promote unity, and ensure development reaches every corner of Epe,” he said.
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Community members, traditional leaders, and well-wishers have continued to pour in messages of support and celebration.
“This is a well-deserved honor. Oba-elect Kadri has always been a man of the people. We are confident he will bring growth and harmony to our land,” said a member of the Bado Isale Descendants Forum.
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