Yoruba mandate group appoints new DG

The Yoruba Mandate Group Worldwide has appointed a new Director-General to steer the affairs of the organisation.

According to a statement signed by the Convener, Akogun Banji Ojo, Prince Olufemi Folademi has been named the new Director-General of the group.

The statement reads that, ” Until his appointment, Prince Folademi served as the General Secretary of the Yoruba Mandate Group in the United States of America. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Local Government and Administration.”

The group also announced other key appointments as follows; Barr. Femi Ogunjimi – Director of Legal Services ; Hon. Gbenga Amosun – Director of Administration and Strategy; Alhaji Rasaq Bodunrin – Chairman, Coordinators’ Forum (Worldwide); Alhaji Dr. Adewale Sanni – Director of Finance and Planning; Rev. Dr. Babajide Kayode – Chairman, Board of Trustees.

The statement noted that the decision was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors during its stakeholders’ meeting held on August 16, 2025.

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It added that all appointments take immediate effect.

The statement further said,” Meanwhile, the Board expressed its profound appreciation to the outgoing Director-General, Chief Olufemi Soluade, for his outstanding leadership and dedication to the organization.

” Prince Olufemi Folademi succeeds Otunba Femi Soluade, who has led the Yoruba Mandate Group for ten years.”