Oshodi-Isolo Chairman Otunba Kehinde Oloyede’s 59th Birthday: A Festive Blend of Sports, Debates, and Community Cheer

Date: December 19, 2025

Otunba Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede, the Executive Chairman of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area (LGA) in Lagos State, marked his 59th birthday on December 18, 2025, with a series of vibrant celebrations that highlighted community unity, youth empowerment, and festive spirit. Known affectionately as “Kendoo” or “Mr. Project,” the chairman’s birthday festivities spanned multiple days, featuring a novelty match on the eve and a debate championship on the actual day. The events underscored his commitment to grassroots development and drew widespread participation from residents, youths, and local leaders.

Drawing from social media posts, eyewitness accounts, and official announcements, here’s a chronological breakdown of how the celebrations unfolded.

Pre-Birthday Warm-Up: Novelty Match Ignites the Festivities (December 17, 2025)

The birthday celebrations kicked off in advance with a novelty sports event on December 17, 2025, designed to honor Otunba Oloyede’s leadership and foster community engagement. Organized as a fun-filled tribute, the event included football and table tennis matches, pitting teams representing the chairman against management and supporters.

• Football Match: The highlight was a friendly novelty football game between “Team Kendoo” (representing supporters of the chairman) and the “Management Team.” Team Kendoo emerged victorious with a 1-0 scoreline, creating an electric atmosphere of cheers and camaraderie. The match symbolized the chairman’s “winning” approach to governance, with participants and spectators alike praising his people-centric leadership.
• Table Tennis Competition: Complementing the football, a table tennis match saw enthusiasts, including local resident Gideon Oluwaseun Balogun, representing Team Kendoo. Balogun shared his excitement on social media, noting, “I was happy to represent Team Kendoo on Table Tennis. He deserves the best.” While specific scores for table tennis were not detailed, the event emphasized fun and participation over competition.

Held in Oshodi, the novelty matches drew a crowd of residents, with posts describing the day as “Faaji ma po repete” (Yoruba for “plenty of enjoyment”). Social media buzzed with advance birthday wishes, portraying the event as a prelude to the main celebrations. Attendees included community leaders and youths, reflecting Otunba Oloyede’s focus on inclusivity.

Birthday Day Highlights: Kendoo Future Leaders Debate Championship (December 18, 2025)

On the chairman’s actual birthday, the festivities shifted to intellectual empowerment with the inaugural “Kendoo Future Leaders Debate Championship,” held at 10:00 AM at the Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) premises inside Owoseni Primary School. Sponsored by NAHCO and organized in collaboration with Remmss Communications, the event aligned with Otunba Oloyede’s vision of nurturing young minds under the theme “Inspiring Young Voices, Building Tomorrow.”

• Event Structure and Participants: The championship featured two structured debate sessions among primary school students from across Oshodi-Isolo LGA.
  • Session 1: Mafoluku Primary School (supporting) vs. State Primary School, Mafoluku (opposing) on the topic “This House Believes that Elected Officials Should Serve a Single 7-Year Term Rather than Two 4-Year Terms.”
  • Session 2: Oshodi Model Primary School (supporting) vs. Larinde Primary School (opposing) on the topic “Nigeria Is Still an Active Giant of Africa.”

The debates aimed to build confidence, critical thinking, and leadership skills among the young participants. While specific winners were not publicly announced in immediate reports, the event was hailed as a success, with comments including birthday wishes like “Congratulations hbd, llnp mhr” (happy birthday, long life and prosperity), linking it directly to the chairman’s special day.

Broader Celebrations and Community Tributes

Throughout the two days, social media overflowed with tributes, describing Otunba Oloyede as a “selfless leader” and “trailblazer.” Posts suggested the celebrations could extend for a week, with calls for even more recognition of his contributions to infrastructure, youth empowerment, and community welfare. The events aligned with his “Renewed Hope” agenda, blending sports, education, and festivity to inspire residents.

CivicWire.ng joins in wishing Otunba Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede a happy belated birthday and continued success in leading Oshodi-Isolo toward greater heights.