
BasorunOgunmola
Royal Family of Ibadan
Olodogbo keri keri owo kenbe re ibi ija
A Word from the Mogaji
Message to the Family
A personal message from the Mogaji of the Basorun Ogunmola Royal Family.
Meet the Mogaji
ImoleAyo Samuel Olasunkanmi Kongi Ogunmola

Mogaji ImoleAyo Ogunmola
Basorun Ogunmola Royal Family
He is a Chartered Management Consultant and a seasoned, results-driven Project Management Professional (PMP), bringing close to two decades of progressive leadership experience across multiple sectors, including energy, manufacturing, financial services, and technology.
With a Master's degree in Project Management and a portfolio of globally respected certifications including PgMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB), and Agile credentials including CSM, CBAP and SAFe SSM, he has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence, strategic foresight, and practical innovation.
Over the course of his career, he has led high-performing Project Management Offices (PMOs) for global institutions such as British Petroleum, MasterCard, UK National Grid, GSK, British American Tobacco, PRINCES Group, SBM Offshore, Bentley Capgemini and Hitachi Rail. His expertise lies in PMO set-up and maturity development, enterprise-wide planning, risk and change management, stakeholder engagement, and governance frameworks.
Currently, he serves as the Executive Director, Business at Hybrid Group Nigeria, a leading Health, Safety, and Project Management consultancy, where he oversees strategy, operational delivery, and business development with a focus on sustainable growth.
His leadership journey began in student advocacy, where he served as the National President of the Student Chemical Society of Nigeria (SCSN), an umbrella body representing all chemistry students across Nigeria's universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. His two-year tenure, unprecedented in its continuity, was a testament to visionary leadership and stakeholder unification.
Beyond the professional sphere, he co-founded the Fola Ayo Kongi (FAK) Foundation, an NGO initiative birthed alongside his wife, where they have successfully carried out medical and foodstuff outreaches benefitting over 400 individuals in Ibadan, and sponsored the education of several underprivileged children at both primary and secondary school levels.
He is also the author of “Project Management Career Growth: Advancement and Strategies”, and has had the honour of training over 5,000 individuals globally in Project Management and Health & Safety.
Above all, he is a family man. He is blessed to share life with his wife, Fola Kongi (nee Adigun from Popo Yemoja), a brilliant chartered accountant, and together they are raising their beloved children in the fear of God, integrity of heart, and the pursuit of purpose.
19th C.
Century of Origin
3
Family Branches
14
Strategic Initiatives
Ongoing
Programme Horizon
Our Roots
A Legacy Carved in History
Basorun Ogunmola was one of Ibadan most revered 19th century warriors and statesmen. His name commands respect across Yorubaland and beyond. The lion statue at Mapo Hall, Ibadan defining civic landmark, was erected explicitly in his honour.

Ibadan, Oyo State
Where the Legacy Lives On
19th Century
Basorun Ogunmola rises as one of Ibadan most revered warriors and statesmen, leading military campaigns that shaped Yorubaland.
Mapo Hall
The iconic lion statue at Mapo Hall, Ibadan defining civic landmark, is erected explicitly in honour of Basorun Ogunmola founding legend.
The Compound
The ancestral family compound at Beere Mapo houses Ogunmola tomb, shrine, and war artefacts. A living heritage site.
Today
The Mogaji launches a strategic programme to serve, preserve, empower, restore, celebrate, and sustain the family legacy.
The Future
A globally visible heritage destination, a fully mapped family diaspora, and a legacy that endures for generations.
Heritage Gallery
Ibadan Through the Ages

Ancestral Home
Beere, Ibadan

Mapo Hall
Ibadan civic landmark

Ibadan Heritage
The city of warriors

The Lion of Mapo Hall
The iconic lion statue at Mapo Hall, Ibadan most recognisable civic landmark, stands as a permanent tribute to Basorun Ogunmola. His tomb, shrine, and war artefacts remain at the ancestral compound, drawing visitors from across Nigeria and the diaspora. This is not just family history. This is Yoruba history.
Oju Oori
Sacred tomb at the compound
War Artefacts
Colonial era weapons and relics
Heritage Site
UNESCO recognition in progress
The Mogaji Vision
Strategic Initiatives
A programme across five pillars and fourteen initiatives. To serve, preserve, empower, restore, celebrate, and sustain.
Health and Welfare
Free medical outreach, elderly health insurance, and festive food distribution for family members.
Economic Empowerment
Micro loans, career mentorship, scholarships, and a women cooperative society.
Heritage and Culture
Preserving artefacts, the annual Ogunmola Day, a family documentary, and this digital register.
Infrastructure
Restoring the ancestral compound, solar lighting, and sanitation upgrades.
Education and Youth
Bursaries for students, tech skills training, and career empowerment for ages 10 to 35.
Global Diaspora
Connecting family members across the world, from Ibadan to London, Lagos to New York.
The Ceremony
Mogaji Installation
Witness the historic installation ceremony of the Mogaji of the Basorun Ogunmola Royal Family.
A Historic Occasion
The installation of the Mogaji marks a defining moment in the continuation of the Basorun Ogunmola Royal Family legacy. A ceremony steeped in Yoruba tradition, witnessed by family members from across Ibadan and the diaspora.
Carrying the Legacy Forward
The Mogaji now leads the family with a strategic programme to serve, preserve, empower, restore, celebrate, and sustain the legacy of Basorun Ogunmola for generations to come.
Are You Part of the Family?
We are building the most comprehensive digital register of the Basorun Ogunmola family, from Ibadan to the global diaspora. Your registration helps us map our lineage, connect family members, and deliver welfare programmes to those who need them most.
Register Now. It is Free.Your information is safe and only visible to the family administrative committee.