Isokan Yoruba Executives
2024 – 2026 Executives
Mr. Bayo Aregbesola
President
Bayo Aregbesola is a dedicated community leader and cultural ambassador, currently serving as the President of Isokan Yoruba Ottawa. Bayo hails from a rich Yoruba heritage and has always been passionate about promoting Yoruba culture and values.
With over a decade of experience in community development and leadership, including leading the Afenifere Renewal Group Canada, Bayo continues to foster a sense of community and belonging among Yoruba people. His vision for Isokan Yoruba Ottawa is guided by the Yoruba ọmọlúwàbí ethos of character, integrity, and moral excellence. His goal is to continue to promote the preservation of Yoruba traditions, promoting cultural awareness, and empowering members to succeed. He continues to work towards building partnerships with local organizations, host cultural events, and provide support to members in need.
Pastor(Dr) Mrs Olanike Oyetoran
Vice President
Pastor Nike as fondly called is a community leader and a mother to many youths. She hails from Ekiti State in Yoruba Land. She is passionate about the Yoruba Community, preserving the heritage, and youth development. Nike is very versatile and has over 20 years of teaching science courses to young adults at the tertiary institution levels. She is currently a professor of Biotechnology at Algonquin College, Ottawa. Nike also pastors a growing church full of youths and young adults – RCCG my Father’s House Ottawa, where Christlike and godly character are taught and encouraged.
Nike joined the Isokan Yoruba Ottawa in 2015 and has served in various capacities. First as the youth coordinator, and next as the general secretary. As the current vice president, her aim is to continue to work with the president to achieve the common goal of preserving and promoting the Yoruba traditions and cultures. Particularly promoting the “ọmọlúwàbí” culture among the young adults. And, to keep growing the community and provide support to members. Nike enjoys meeting and making friends with people, particularly the youths and young adults.
Mr. Funsho Ashcroft
General Secretary
Funsho Ashcroft immigrated from Lagos, Nigeria to Ottawa, Canada with his family in 2018. Funsho is an infrastructure development and project finance advisor, with over 15 years of work experience spanning both private and public sector. Funsho is an active member of the Nigerian community in Ottawa and helps newcomers integrate into Canadian society. He regularly hosts virtual interactive sessions tagged “Humans of Nigerians In Ottawa (HONIO)”, where the community interacts and interviews specific individuals within the community periodically. Funsho loves to promote Yoruba and Nigerian culture at all times. Funsho likes to play tennis and golf in his spare time.
Mrs. Adenola Bodunde
Treasurer
Mrs Adenola Bodunde is a Seasoned Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with over 20 years of accounting experience. Mrs. Bodunde previously worked as the Director of Finance for the Manitouwadge General Hospital in Northern Ontario for 10 years before relocating to Ottawa with her family a few years ago. She has been a staunch member of the Isokan Yoruba Ottawa since their arrival in Ottawa.
She currently manages Shas Pharmaceuticals and Travel Clinic with her husband, Mr. Dapo Bodunde, who is also a committed member of the association. She is a mother of 2 lovely boys and a Grandmother. At her leisure time, Mrs. Bodunde loves to volunteer in Yoruba community activities as well as in her local church. When not working, she enjoys gardening, Zumba dancing and going for long walks.
Ms. Temiloluwa Womiloju
Youth Coordinator
Temiloluwa Womiloju is a first-generation Canadian, born in Fredericton, New Brunswick. She graduated from the University of Ottawa with a bachelor’s in biomedical sciences with a specialization in cellular and molecular medicine and has been a public servant at Health Canada for over four years. Her parents, Olusola and Taiwo Womiloju are dedicated members of the Isokan Yoruba Association, and her father was a former president of Isokan Yoruba. Temiloluwa Womiloju was part of the first set of students to attend the Isokan Yoruba school in the early 2000s and was a recipient of the post-secondary graduate award, given yearly by the Association. Over the years, she has participated in many events run by the Association, including Isokan’s yearly summer barbecue, bowling events and the end-of-year Christmas parties.
Mrs. Titilola Adeseko
Financial Secretary
Mrs. Titilola Adeseko hails from Oyo state, Nigeria. She relocated from Nigeria to Vancouver, BC where she completed an MBA program at University Canada West. She also has a master’s degree in industrial and personnel relations from the University of Ibadan. She moved from Vancouver to Ottawa in June 2023. She currently works with Paramed home health care. In her leisure time, she volunteers at Black Kids code program as a classroom assistant, and at Pine Grove Bible church as a Sunday school assistant. Mrs. Adeseko is happily married with two children.
Dr. Mrs. Taiwo Womiloju
Social Secretary
Dr. (Mrs.) Womiloju has been a staunch member of Isokan Yoruba of Ottawa in good standing for over 20 years. She has supported the association in many capacities over the years, including during the yearly July picnic and end of year party. She has served several times as a member of the election committee. In addition, she also supported her husband when he held the positions of treasurer, vice president and president of the association. Dr. (Mrs.) Womiloju works at Health Canada as a scientist.
Mrs. Jumoke Fasan
Secretary-at-Large
Jumoke Fasan is a wife and mom of two who has lived in Ottawa since 1990, when she moved here with her parents (Dr. and Mrs. Fasoyinu) and 3 junior siblings. She attended elementary school, high school, and university in Ottawa, graduating from the latter with a BSc in biochemistry and a BA in general arts. For the past 18 years and counting, Jumoke has worked for the government-funded national organization responsible for setting and maintaining standards for the ethical care and use of animals in science. She also recently obtained her Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) license and is authorized to assist clients with immigration matters. Jumoke is proud to be a member of one of the founding families of the Isokan Yoruba Ottawa and has served as emcee at several of its end-of-year events. She looks forward to contributing to the work of this important organization.
Dr. Yemi Fasoyinu
Ex-Officio
Dr. Yemi Fasoyinu is one of the founding members of Isokan Yoruba Association in November 2000. The Association has given him the privilege to serve as their President in the past. He is a retired Research Scientist with over 30 years experience in R&D, management, and business development. He spent most of his working career at Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), a Canadian Government Department before his retirement in 2016. His working career includes the development of research partnerships with national and international organizations, universities, and metal casting foundries. Some of the selected organizations that he collaborated with are: American Foundry Society (AFS), US Department of Energy (DOE), International Magnesium Association (IMA), International Copper Association (ICA), Copper Development Association (CDA), and many production companies.
Mrs. Atinuke Lawuyi
Ex-Officio
Mrs. Tinuke Lawuyi’s leadership roles in the Isokan Yoruba Association include serving as both the Vice President and the President of the association a few years ago. Mrs. Lawuyi is committed to promoting Yoruba culture and unity. The Isokan Yoruba mission statement , which focuses on cultural preservation, social welfare, and community empowerment, aligns with the broader objectives of Yoruba organizations globally, and resonates with her. Her conviction and belief in Yoruba cultural values motivates her to continue to contribute her quota to the advancement of Yoruba cultural heritage in the Diaspora. Her contributions to Yoruba causes for over two decades are a testament to her belief in upholding and celebrating Yoruba rich cultural heritage.
Mr. Gabriel Olusegun Obando
Ex-Officio
Gabriel Olusegun Obando, a Communications, Public Relations, Sustainable Development and Project Management expert, is a recent statutory retiree from Nigeria’s public service.
Blessed with a wife and children, Gabriel and family hail from Ogidi-Ela community in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi West, the Yoruba part of Kogi State, Central Nigeria.
A new Senior who recently relocated to Ottawa, he is currently engaged in offering communications and management support to OB&O, an Ottawa- based Afro-Caribbean Restaurant and Catering outfit that also offers a delightful pub experience.
Gabriel is a strong believer that a greater Nigeria is realisable, but only under a restructured, truly federated system where constituent parts take control of their political and socio-economic life, contributing a fraction of resources to the center for the running of shared national institutions; in contra distinction to the current rapacious, self-serving unitary system that encourages state capture.
Coming Soon
Ex-Officio
Coming Soon
2021 – 2024 Executives
Ms. Basira Bashorun
President
Mr. Bayo Aregbesola
Vice President
Mr. Olawale Arewa
General Secretary
Mrs. Adenola Bodunde
Treasurer
Dr. Kunle Ibitoye
Youth Coordinator
Mr. Jacob Ogunlade
Financial Secretary
Mrs. Afolake Garber
Social Secretary
Mr. Olawale Arewa
Secretary-at-Large
Dr. Yemi Fasoyinu
Ex-Officio
Mrs. Atinuke Lawuyi
Ex-Officio
2018 – 2021 Executives
Dr. Lateef Adewoye
President
Ms. Basira Bashorun
Vice President
Pastor(Dr) Mrs Olanike Oyetoran
General Secretary
Mrs. Sola Fasoyinu
Secretary-at-Large
Mrs. Tinu Lawuyi
Financial Secretary
Rev. (Dr.) Olusola Womiloju
Treasurer
Mrs. Afolake Garber
Social Secretary
Mrs. Modupe Ajayi
Youth Coordinator
2015 – 2018 Executives
Pastor. Mrs. Idowu Ladehinde
President
Dr. Lateef Adewoye
Vice President
Mrs. Abiola Agoro
General Secretary
Mr. Gboyega Laniyonu
Asst. General Secretary
Mrs. Tinu Lawuyi
Financial Secretary
Dr. Sola Womiloju
Treasurer
Mrs. Folake Garber
Social Secretary
Mrs. Olanike Oyetoran
Youth Coordinator
2013 – 2015 Executives
Ms. Bisi Basorun
President
Ms. Idowu Ladehinde
Vice President
Ms. Basira Bashorun
General Secretary
Mr. John Adeyefa
Asst. General Secretary
Mr. Basir Agoro
Financial Secretary
Ms. Elizabeth Okusanya
Treasurer
Mrs. Folake Garber
Social Secretary
Ms. Idowu Ladehinde
Youth Coordinator
2011 – 2013 Executives
Dr. Sola Womiloju
President
Ms. Bisi Basorun
Vice President
Ms. Basira Bashorun
General Secretary
Mr. Tunji Bello
Asst. General Secretary
Mr. Basir Agoro
Financial Secretary
Ms. Elizabeth Okusanya
Treasurer
Mrs. Folake Garber
Social Secretary
Mrs. Abiola Agoro
Youth Coordinator
2009 – 2011 Executives
Dr. Yemi Fasoyinu
President
Dr. Sola Womiloju
Vice President
Ms. Basira Bashorun
General Secretary
Mr. Ade Olumide
Financial Secretary
Ms. Bisi Basorun
Treasurer
Mrs. Folake Garber
Social Secretary
Mrs. Abiola Agoro
Youth Coordinator
Join Our Association
Become a member of the Yoruba Social and Cultural Association of Ottawa by completing our membership form.