History of IODA

The formation of the association was conceived by a small group of Ijebu-Ode indigenes at one of their gatherings. The actual realisation of the establishment of the association was being spearheaded by this well talented and devoted group.

The first arrangements was by words of mouth to the indegenes who are friends and relatives; then an announcement on the N-Power radio which was made by one of the group to home loving sons and daughters of Ijebu-Ode fro the first member's (inaugurating) meeting in which the turn-out was very fantastic and well encouraging with a huge success.

During one of the subsequent meetings, a four-man caretaker committee was set up to manage the association's affairs for twelve months; by this time, a proper election of the first Executives Committee was to be done and take office. During this period a lot of projects and activities were undertaken and the major among them was writing the constitution and code of conducts; establishing the association with Awujale Palace, Ijebu-Ode development Association, Ijebu-Ode Local Government to mention few and Launching of the Association in November 15th, 2003.

CODE Of CONDUCT

1. The monthly meeting shall be held on every second (2nd) Sunday of the month at 5pm with quorum of at least nine (9) members presence.

2. Anybody who comes in after 5.30pm (30 mins after the start of the meeting) shall be regarded as late and will be liable to a minimum fine of £1.00

3. In as much as it is the birth right of every sons and daughters of Ijebu-Ode origin to be a member, membership shall be based on the ratification and approval of the screening committee at inception and at any time.

4. All potential members must obtain and complete an application form, which will be subject to screening procedure. The completed form must be return with £10.00 application fee.

5. The committee has been empowered to screen the application form for members without been fair of favour and the decision of the committee will be regarded as final.