The ancient city of Iwo witnessed an impressive gathering of traditional rulers, political leaders, legislators, academics, youth advocates, student representatives, and distinguished personalities as the Students' Legislative Council (SLC) of the Federation of Iwoland Students' Union (FILSU), National Headquarters, under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Ademola Stephen BABALOLA successfully convened the second edition of its Legislative Summit, FLS 2.0.
The summit, held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, under the theme "Leadership, Innovation, and Community Development," brought together prominent personalities from different sectors of society to engage students and young people on leadership, public service, institutional development, and the responsibilities of the next generation. The gathering further demonstrated the importance of creating platforms where traditional institutions, government representatives, professionals, and student leaders can interact, exchange ideas, and contribute to conversations about the future of Iwoland and society at large.
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| The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ademola Stephen BABALOLA welcoming Oluwo of Iwo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi Telu 1 to the event. |
Among the distinguished personalities at the summit were His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, Telu I, the Oluwo of Iwoland; and the Akire of Ikire-Ile Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba Alhaji (Dr.) Azeez Olatunbosun Adebamiji Ogunkojo II, whose presence added traditional significance to the gathering.
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| The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ademola Stephen BABALOLA with the Akire of Ikire-Ile Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba Alhaji (Dr.) Azeez Olatunbosun Adebamiji Ogunkojo II |
The event also attracted the Member of the House of Representatives representing Ayedire/Iwo/OlaOluwa Federal Constituency (AYIWOLA), Alh. Hon. Chief Mudashiru Lukman Kayode (L&K), alongside other political and community stakeholders.
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| The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ademola Stephen BABALOLA welcoming the MHR, Hon. Chief Mudashiru Lukman Kayode (L&K), who is also the Chief Host of the Event |
Other distinguished personalities included Dr. Akinade Akanmu Ogunbiyi; Barr. Yemi Ibraheem Abolusodun, popularly known as YEMISODUN and the first Chief Judge of FILSU; Alhaji Chief Tiamiyu Alidu Tiamiyu; and Hon. Ismail Rahman, Hon. Abeeb Muyiwa Abdulameed (BalogunJorjor) and Hon. Onseyoo.
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| Dr. Akinade Akanmu Ogunbiyi during his freewill messages |
The summit also welcomed Hon. Hon. Uzamot Halil Adebayo, who delivered the keynote address, providing an important platform for discussions around leadership, innovation, and community development.
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| The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ademola Stephen BABALOLA welcoming Hon. Uzamot Halil Adebayo to the event. |
The academic community was represented by Professor Oguntola Jelil Alamu, Provost of the Postgraduate College, Osun State University (UNIOSUN), whose presence further strengthened the summit's academic and intellectual significance.
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| Professor Oguntola Jelil Alamu during his freewill messages. |
The gathering also featured student and youth leadership representatives from different institutions and organisations, reflecting FILSU's commitment to inclusive engagement beyond its immediate membership. Among those present were Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Zone D; Comr. Yekeen Rokeeb Oyewole, National Vice President of the National Association of Colleges of Education Students (NANCES); Lady Comr. Amure Opeyemi Hanna, Osun State Public Relations Officer of the National Association of University Students (NAUS); President and Deputy Speaker of the Obafemi Awolowo University Sociology Department; Comr. Gbolahan, President of the Students' Union Government (SUG), Iwo College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ameere; Amb. Sunday, the Coordinator of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Iwo Local Government, alongside members of his executive; National Speaker of the Federation of Ayedire Students' Union (FASU); and the National President of the Federation of Iwoland Students' Union NHQs, including the Alumni Secretary of FILSU and members of the FILSU National Alumni. Their participation brought together representatives of different student constituencies, youth organisations, and leadership structures, making the summit a convergence of experiences and perspectives.
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| NANS Zone D Coordinator, Comr. Adeyemo Josiah Kayode giving his freewill messages |
Beyond the distinguished attendance, FLS 2.0 provided an avenue for meaningful engagement between established leaders and emerging voices within the student community. With its focus on leadership, innovation, and community development, the summit sought to encourage young people to look beyond occupying leadership positions and embrace the responsibilities, values, and institutional commitments that come with public service.
The participation of traditional rulers, legislators, academics, professionals, and student leaders reinforced the importance of collaboration across generations and institutions in addressing developmental challenges, while the keynote address by Hon. Halil Adebayo Dodo formed a central part of the programme, while the presence of other distinguished personalities provided additional opportunities for interaction, networking, and knowledge exchange.
The successful hosting of FLS 2.0 further represents an important milestone in the activities of the FILSU Students' Legislative Council under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Ademola Stephen Babalola, Speaker of the Union. Through the Legislative Summit, the SLC continues to demonstrate that legislative institutions can serve purposes beyond lawmaking and oversight by creating platforms for intellectual engagement, leadership development, stakeholder collaboration, and community advancement.
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| Rt. Hon. Ademola Stephen BABALOLA The Speaker, Federation of Iwoland Students' Union NHQs |
The summit also reflects the Union's broader commitment to human capacity development and the restoration of its institutional legacy. The convergence of traditional rulers, political stakeholders, academics, youth advocates, and student leaders at FLS 2.0 stands as a significant demonstration of the value of bringing different generations and sectors together around conversations that concern the future of Iwoland.
As the curtains fall on the second edition of the FILSU Legislative Summit, the Union's commitment to sustaining meaningful engagements, developing future leaders, and contributing to the progress of Iwoland remains central to its institutional aspirations.
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