10/07/2025
*FEDERATION OF IBARAPA STUDENTS ASSOCIATION(FIBSA) NATIONAL COUNCIL*
Led by *Ààre Adeegbe Rokeeb A.* announces the commencement of the *LATE ALHAJI ATILOLA INTER-SECONDARY SCHOOL DEBATE COMPETITION IN IBARAPALAND*
We are pleased to announce the launch of the *Late Alh. Jimoh Atilola Adedigba Inter-Secondary School Debate Competition.* It is an initiative designed to foster critical thinking and public speaking among the public school students across the three local governments in Ibarapa.This competition comprises the 28 public secondary schools in Ibarapa region to engage in intellectual discourse, promote civic awareness, develop essential life skills, and develop boldness in students. The program will be coming up as scheduled below;
Day 1: Ibarapa North L.G.
Date: 21st of July, 2025
Venue: New Tapa Town Hall
DAY 2: Ibarapa Central L.G.
Date: 22nd of July, 2025
Venue: Igboora High School(IHS)
DAY 3: Ibarapa East L.G.
Date: 23rd of July, 2025
Venue: Eruwa Community Hall, Eruwa
*Grand Finale*
Date: August 30, 2025
Venue: Igboora Community Hall.
Time: 10:00am
Below are the proposed topics of discussion;
1. ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS IS MORE CRITICAL THAN TRADITIONAL EDUCATION RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS IN IBARAPA
2. SUSTAINABLE PHILANTHROPY SHOULD PRIORITIZE EMPOWERING LOCAL COMMUNITIES OVER PROVIDING SHORT-TERM AID
3. TRADITIONAL VALUES SHOULD BE PRESERVED IN THE FACE OF MODERN DEVELOPMENT
*WHO IS LATE ALHAJI JIMOH ATILOLA ADEDIGBA?*
*Late Alh. Atilola Adedigba* is a self-made man who grew up from humble beginnings but rose to the topmost position of his chosen career as a civil servant. He was born on the 30th of the prestigious month of August 1943 from the family of *Late. Pa. Raimi Adedigba* of Onilado Ajadi(Onilado paanu) compound, Oke-Iserin Quarter, Igboora Ibarapa Central, Oyo State.
He started his educational life at Methodist primary school, Oke Agogo, Igboora, in 1949, and he attained his primary school leaving certificate in 1956 due to some academic challenges. He proceeded to Methodist Secondary Modern School, Igboora, between 1957-1959, where he graduated with a presentable certificate. Late Alh. Atilola Adedigba furthermore on his academic pursuit to Training college, Eruwa, Ibarapa, where he was studying for Grade III Teachers certificate, due to his wide future admiration and been cleared to him that his Grade III Teachers certificate can't teach beyond primary iv level. He then proceeded to obtain his Grade II Teachers certificate at the Local Authority Teachers Training at Iwo Road, Ibadan, between 1965-1966. As an ambitious lad, Alh. Atilola refused to relent on his academic pursuit by proceeding to the prestigious University of Ibadan for his first degree in geography between 1967-1970.
Relentlessly, he further to the great University of Ife now the Obafemi Awolowo University(OAU), Ile-ife, between 1973-1982 for his postgraduate Diploma in public Administration and master of public Administration respectively in which both was obtained with Distinction. He proceeded to the University of connecticut, Hartford, United States, for his certificate in Human Resources Management. Back then, he acquired numerous honours, proving his commitments and hard work as a student, such as Professor parkard wolle's prize, indicating him as the best prospect attained the highest post in the civil service, and many others.
Furthermore, after successful academic attainment of Late. Alh. Atilola Adedigba, his lifestyle was best described as an intriguing one, although a lot of obstacles come his way, but proving dedication, hard work, and relentless efforts, he subjugated it and it all end in triumphs. Late. Alh. Atilola Adedigba joined the Western state civil services as an Assistant Secretary, where he was deployed to the Western State Schools Board now Teaching Service Commission of Oyo State between 1970-1971. He rose to become Principal Assistant Secretary(personnel) in the Oyo State Civil Service Commission between 1971-1976. He was an Under-Secretary, public institution of the Ministry of Education between 1976-1979. He became a principal secretary and served at the Local Government Finance Division and Zonal Local Government Inspector of Oyo Zone at Ministry Local Government and Information between 1979-1980. He was posted to the office of the Governor as Secretary for Service Matters between 1982-1985. He became Secretary for Special Duties between October and December 1985. These are part of his services to his noble state.
*ADEDIGBA'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO IBARAPALAND DEVELOPMENT*
Late. Alh. Atilola Adedigba was a community man who believed in developing the community from his teen ages. He was a principled individual who sees contributing to the development of his region as a pivotal role for him to play politely. Alh. Atilola Adedigba played a pivotal role in the establishment of Nawairu-ud-deen Grammar School and Ansaru-ud-deen Grammar School both in Igboora Ibarapa Central. During his lifetime, he supported numerous students financially and elevated some people from abject poverty, he equally contributed significantly to the establishment of Igboora community bank.
Conclusively, after Alh. Atilola Adedigba died, his family didn't let their father death ruin the good reputations of their beloved. They continued the good work by facilitating the block 6 classroom of the prestigious Nawairu-ud-deen Grammar School, Igboora. Also, drilling of bore holes, eye care services, remodelling and equipping of prestigious General Hospital Igboora, provision of solar street light, provision of arms to less privileges, provision of annual Hajj and Umurah to Muslim faithful, involvement in peace and tranquility sitting in Ibarapa region among others.
*E-signed*
*Ààre Adeegbe Rokeeb A.*
_President, FIBSA National_
*Comr. Oke Illyas Ololade(Confidence)*
_Special adviser on media and publicity to FIBSA, National president_
