Alatise Pledges Jobs, Investment Drive, Seeks Awujale Throne

Prominent businessman and engineer, Babatunde Alatise, has declared his intention to contest for the Awujale of Ijebuland throne, promising to open new economic frontiers and empower local businesses if selected as king.

Alatise made his declaration during a visit to the Bubiade royal family house, where he met with elders and stakeholders to share his vision for the Ijebu people.

“My interest is not only for peace and progress alone,” he said. “I would bring several business opportunities to the people of Ijebu land.”

A trained engineer and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Administrators (FCIA), Alatise has spent over two decades building companies that operate in mining, agriculture, and real estate. He currently serves as Managing Director of Tuntise Investments Ltd, Yemlat Farms and Tuntise Properties.

He said one of his key goals is to ensure that businesses operating in Ijebuland give back to their host communities. “If I am selected as the next Awujale of Ijebuland,” he said, “I would make sure that mining companies sign Community Development Agreements that would further develop Ijebuland.”

Alatise also spoke about the need to explore the region’s natural resources responsibly, noting that “there’s gold in Ijebuland, only that it hasn’t been discovered yet.”

Beyond mining, he plans to promote affordable housing and attract private sector partnerships that will create jobs for the youth and boost small-scale enterprises.

Speaking to newsmen on Alatise’s candidacy, Rasheed Adenuga, a community elder, described him as “a bridge between tradition and modern enterprise.” He added, “With his business background and deep love for Ijebuland, Otunba Alatise has the vision and connections to attract industries, create jobs and restore economic pride to our people.”