A certified environmental consultant to federal and state government agencies, Alhaji Chief Muhammad Jamiu Badmus, has been installed as the new Baba Adeen of Baleeshi community in Ogun State in recognition of his piety, humility, and deep understanding of the Holy Qur’an.
The installation, held on Friday in the presence of prominent personalities who graced the occasion, also saw his wife, Modinat Badmus, honoured with the title of Alaseye Adeen Baleeshi.
The Islamic leadership of the community announced the elevation jointly through prominent clerics, including Imam Abdul Gafar Popoola, the Aare Olomookewu in Gbaguraland, and the Chief Imam of Baleeshi.
According to the clerics, Badmus was selected based on his consistent engagement with Islamic teachings, moral uprightness, and strong commitment to mosque activities within the community.
Speaking at the ceremony, Imam Popoola said the decision was guided by Badmus’ knowledge of the Qur’an and his understanding of its meanings.
“We chose him because he knows the Qur’an and its meaning. This encouraged us to honour him with the title of Baba Adeen, because we are confident he will not disgrace or misrepresent us,” he said.
He described the new Baba Adeen as a humble and disciplined personality whose conduct reflects strong Islamic values.
“He is humble, he respects everyone, and he is morally upright. He is dedicated, religiously conscious, and he is not carried away by his position. His consistency in the mosque also contributed to our decision,” Imam Popoola added.
In his acceptance remarks, Badmus expressed gratitude for the honour, describing it as a call to greater responsibility and service to the community.
“I feel elated, excited and grateful for this honour. I am happy to have been chosen among people in the community and singled out as the Baba Adeen of Baleeshi,” he said.
He noted that the title places a new responsibility on him, pledging continued service to the community and the Ummah.
“This is a call to community service. I have been involved in service before now. I was Seriki of my town, Seriki Musulumi of Iganganland, and Seriki Adeen of Iganganland. Now, I have been crowned Baba Adeen of Baleeshi.
“I will continue to do my best, with the permission of Allah, to uplift and add value to the community and the Ummah,” he said.
Badmus is a certified Environmental Consultant to the Federal Ministry of Environment, the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, the Ogun State Ministry of Environment, the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), and other institutions.
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