Lt. Col. Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf, the Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to President Bola Tinubu, has been appointed as the new traditional ruler of Ilemona town in the Oyun local government area of Kwara State’s Kwara South senatorial district. The people of Ilemona have confirmed his appointment, though the town’s kingmakers have yet to officially comment. Yusuf is the son of the late Oba Yusuf Omokanye Oyekanmi, the former Elemona of Ilemona.
A community leader, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed confidence that Yusuf’s leadership skills and experience would promote development and unity in Ilemona. As the new king, Yusuf will oversee the traditional and administrative affairs of the town, continuing the legacy of his predecessors.
### Career Profile
– **Education and Early Career:**
– **2000:** Earned an Ordinary National Diploma in Computer Science from Offa Polytechnic.
– **2000-2004:** Joined the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical-Electronics Engineering.
– **2004-2005:** Attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) in the UK.
– **Military Training:**
– **2006:** Trained at the Nigerian Army Intelligence School in Lagos.
– **2007:** Completed the Young Officers Course Infantry in Kaduna.
– **2008:** Undertook Tactical Intelligence Officers and Security Investigations courses.
– **Advanced Training and Experience:**
– **2009-2018:** Participated in various military trainings in Mali, Pakistan, China, Israel, and the UK, including:
– Military Intelligence Basic Officers Course (Mali)
– Junior Staff Course (China)
– Officers Advanced Intelligence Course, SMI (Pakistan)
– Advanced Command and Staff Course (Shrivenham, UK)
– **Further Education:**
– **2018:** Earned a master’s degree in defence studies from Kings College, London.
– **Postgraduate Diploma:** Peace studies and conflict resolution from the National Open University (NOUN).
Lt. Col. Yusuf is proficient in Yoruba, Hausa, English, and French. His extensive military training and educational background, combined with his leadership experience, are expected to greatly benefit the community of Ilemona.
