By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
On Monday, March 24, 2025, the Small Alhaji Youth Development Foundation (SAYDEF) Central Executives, Zonal Coordinators, and Local Government Representatives converged at the City Centre, Oba-ile, Akure, for a pivotal meeting with the founder, Honourable Tajudeen Adefisoye, popularly known as “Small Alhaji”
The gathering brought together key stakeholders from across the 18 local governments of Ondo State. The meeting’s agenda focused on three main areas:
-Upcoming Secondary School Competition: Discussions centered around an impending competition for secondary schools across the state, aimed at promoting education and healthy competition among students.
-Foundation’s Future Plans: The meeting explored strategies to propel the foundation forward, ensuring its continued impact on youth development in Ondo State and beyond.
-Familiarization and Team Building: The gathering provided an opportunity for the founder to connect with principal officers and other representatives, fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose within the organization.
As the founder of SAYDEF, Honourable Tajudeen Adefisoye has demonstrated his commitment to youth development and empowerment. A renowned politician, businessman, and philanthropist, who has made significant contributions to the growth and development of Ondo State.
The meeting between SAYDEF’s leadership and Honourable Tajudeen Adefisoye marked a significant milestone in the foundation’s journey. With a renewed focus on education, youth development, and teamwork, SAYDEF is poised to continue making a positive impact in Ondo State.
The list of the principal officers of Small Alhaji Youth Development Foundation(SAYDEF) is as follows:
Founder.
Honourable Tajudeen Adefisoye(Small Alhaji)-
Central Executives
Miss. Olatuja Elizabeth Korede -Excutive Director.
Leo Comr Prince Olamilekan Samson-Deputy Director .
Mr. Oladokun Martins-Human Resources Manager .
Mr. Akintunde Olofinsawe -Project Manager .
Mr. Boladale Oluwaseun -Finance Manager .
Comrade Ogunji Timilehin -ICT Manager .
Zonal Coordinators.
Omoniyi Iyanu Solomon – Ondo South Senatorial District .
Olanipekun Damilola Precious-Ondo North Senatorial District .
Akin-Agbi Oluwatomiisin Abisola – Ondo Central Senatorial District .
Local Government Representatives.
Mr. Kowe Moses – Okitipupa.
Mr. Ayela Oluwaseun – Irele.
Miss. Omotehinse Adenike – Ilaje.
Mr. Fauga Akinwale – Ese-Odo.
Mr. Ejifunmilayo Faith – Ile-oluji/Oke-igbo.
Mr. Arowose Isaac Oladotun – Odigbo.
Busari Lateef kolawole- Akoko North East .
Adebayo Babajide Feranmi -Akoko North West .
Ajakaye Damilola Solomon -Akoko South West.
Olarewaju Elizabeth Olayemi -Akoko South East .
Ibitoye Catherine Oluwatosin -Ose.
Akinyemi Abdulrahman Ojo-Owo.
Akintade Esther Titilope-Akure South.
Akinlolu Hannah-Akure North.
Alabi Sunday Damilola -Ifedore.
Olafusi Olamiposi Christianah-Ondo West.
Akinro Rachael Oluwabummi-Idanre.
Samuel Michael Toluwalope-Ondo East
Source:
SAYDEF ICT Unit
27/03/2025.