By Juliana Francis and Toyin Okanlawon
The newly elected President of Ikorodu Dog Breeders And Lovers Association (IDBAL), Mr. Onibudo Sheriff Olayiwola, has expressed appreciation for the immense support given to him by members during the electoral process.
Olayiwola, who today, the 20th of May 2023, was elected the President of the Association, used to be a former Financial Secretary of the association.
Other members of the executives are, Vice President -Adeniran Adetola aka Dat Kennel, General Secretary- Akisola Oluwadamilare aka Copious Kennel, the Assist General Secretary- Olawale Kehinde aka King Wealth Kennel, the Financial Secretary- Ayanfowora Ogundamola aka City Height Kennel, the Social Director- Igwe Joshua aka Reckon Paws Kennel and the Public Relations Officer- Tomi Oyafemi aka Churchill Farms.
Speaking at the event, Olayiwola said: “ I have enjoyed the privileges of the association. I promise that benefits will be cascaded to members. I hereby promise members that the security of the paw friend (dog) will be guaranteed whereby member dogs will be traceable by microchipping them in case they stray. They’ll be traced and reunited with the family.”
He further stated, “Sensitisation and seminars are also part of my plan, which members will benefit from, and these will improve members’ Standard of Operating Procedure (SOP). It will also make IDBAL members more professional in canine management holistically.”
He further explained that dogs serve as security for not just their owners, but also neighbours because the fear of the unknown will make intruders abort their evil missions.
He noted that dogs were psychotherapy in nature and make a man keep going without being depressed.
“Dogs are so lovely to be with, even within and outside the compound. Dogs are man’s best friend. They are so lovely to be with, within and outside the compound, dogs are man’s best friend,” said Olayiwola.
Prophet Israel Olusoga Olaniyi aka Olusho Agbara Oluwa, a key stakeholder of IDBAL, expressed his love and joy for being a member of the association.
He stressed that IDBAL is a good association of dog breeders, which preaches love for dogs and members.
Olaniyi said that he believes the new executives will perform better, adding that the last administration did its best.
He urged the new administration to soar higher for the betterment of the canine industry. He also wanted the new executives to scale up dog breeding activities, the welfare of members and to run a well-coordinated structure.
A board member of IDBAL, Rotarian Tony Udocha, attested to the success of the election. This was even as he appreciated the past executives for their input in building the association.
He encouraged the new executives to bring aggrieved members back on board so that the big and happy family can grow stronger.
He implored the new President not to be rigid with ideas and to scale up human management and better relationship with members.
