Testimony:
Congratulations Dad, wishing you many happy returns of the day……
Felicitations from your eldest son:
Olamilekan Olusina Ajibola Amzat-Amusa Esq (British/Nigerian Citizen)
Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Principal Amusa & Associates
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Member Joint Council of Welfare of Immigrants UK
Alhaji Soga Titan Amusa has always provided leadership to Ayepe Muslim Community(AMC)when it is needed. Apart from serving the community with what he has- time, resources, knowledge, contacts, good character and commitment, he is also a strategist, working with others on how to take the Association and the Community to greater heights. He is presently a pillar of the Association providing support wherever it is required. On behalf of AMC , I wish you more years on earth in good health and meritorious service to Allah SWT.It is my prayer that your children will surpass you in terms of resources and contribution to humanity while not reducing your resourcefulness.
Signed, Chairman Aiyepe Muslim Community Alhaji Musibau Oyefeso
Birthday Reflection from Alhaji Tijani Olusoga Amusa:
Alhamdulillahi x3 Robil Alhamin
Whichever way one looks at it, arrival at the 80th natal milestone is an event of the utmost significance in a man’s life-span. I do know that only about twenty-five percent of people of my age group here in Aiyepe now remain on this terrestrial side. How many of us would be left on this side in ten years’ time can only be a matter of wishful speculation.
Physically, at 80, one is far from being as agile as when one was 40 or 50. But this loss in nimbleness of body and limbs is more than offset by gain in more profound mental alertness and intellectual comprehension.
Experimentally, I have witnessed the vicissitude of life-its success and setbacks; its trials and tribulations, its poverty and affluence, its intense hate and exulting comedies; its downs and ups - one is able, at 80 and thereafter, to look at all life happenings has so many fascinating, vitalizing and purifying the dramas.
Spiritually, and again if one had made unrelenting efforts through studies, devotion, meditation, and prayers to that end, one is able, at 80, to enter with comparatives ease, into communion with one’s inner self which is the same in everything, except in magnitude, as the Divine Essence and God of the Universe.
I am exceedingly happy, therefore, to be alive to see my 80th birthday anniversary, and to feel self-assured that I am in a position to enjoy all the physical, mental and spiritual benefits which this ripe and good age confers. For this unique attainment, I direct my profuse and very deep gratitude to four quarters.
First, I thank Almighty Allah (SWT) for preserving my life to this day and for the innumerable mercies which it has pleased Him to bestow on me all my life. I am particularly thankful that He has enabled me to know Him-as He really is - and to commune with and draw inspiration and guidance from Him in my hours of need. Time was when attainment with Him was accidental. It is not so now. I testify to the fact that attainment and communion with Almighty Allah (SWT) the infinite source of wisdom and powers can be consciously and deliberately planned and attained.
Secondly, I thank my wife, Alhaja Wakilah Ashabi for her abiding love, and her immeasurable and invaluable contributions to all that I have been able to achieve and attain during the past years. In times of turbulence, the undoubted fidelity of my wife as well as her undivided devotion and affection is one greatest moral boost that any husband can have. In times of need, my wife Nana as fondly called overwhelmed me with uninhibited and overflowing measure of love.
Thirdly, I am using this opportunity to thank all my children and grandchildren for their love, care, affection and understanding all these years. By the special grace of Almighty Allah (SWT) they have been sources of great joy and pride to me. My love towards them has never waned because each of them are a fountainofhappinessatalltimes.
Finally, I thank God for life for being what I am - by the grace of Allah (SWT) - by relentless personal strivings, and through the love of my wife and well-wishers.
Biography of
ALHAJI SHEHU TIJANI OLUSOGA AMUSA
Alhaji Tijani Olusoga Amusa was born precisely 80 years ago, March 28, 1942 into the family of Alhaji Amusa Sanni and Alhaja Munirat Amusa of blessed memory. Undoubtedly, he was born into a strong Islamic family. His father was one of the first two individuals in Aiyepe that went to Mecca in 1937. His father was known as a great Islamic Scholar and leader in Aiyepe and Ijebu land as well as Remo land.
FAMILY BACKGROUND
Alhaji Shehu Tijani Olusoga Amusa’s great grand father; Pa Sonubi was born at Itun Abosan in Aiyepe. His grand father; Odu Elegberin ibon was a great and skilful hunter during his lifetime, and his father Alhaji Sanni Amusa with the alias “Kehu bori ola” was a renowned Islamic Scholar in Aiyepe and Remo land. Alhaji Sheu Tijani Olusoga Amusa’s great grand mother; Madam Moriatu Ali Fowosere, the daughter of Mr Olowoporoku of Aba quarters in Aiyepe. His mother Alhaja Muniratu Amusa is from Odolubisanwa quarters in Aiyepe.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
The Celebrant began his formal education at Holy Trinity Primary School, Aiyepe in1948-1954. After his primary education, his father’s intention was to send him and his half brother to a Quranic School in Lagos, but for the intervention of an influential man, Pa JB Atunrase who turned them back that his father should send them to Secondary school instead. This led to his journey to Ijebu Muslim College, Ijebu-Ode where he had his secondary education.
In 1962, he sat for the GCE Advance level in Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. Upon his excellent performance in the
exam, he was admitted to the Premier University, University of Ibadan to study Zoology in 1963. Due to paucity of fund, he couldn’t pursue his education but decided to opt for a job at Nigeria Breweries (NBC) as Chemical Analyst. His undying love for tertiary education made him to re- applied to University of Ibadan (UI) in 1964 and was re- admitted through Federal Government Scholarship programme. He studied General Agriculture between 1964-1967. Pa Olusoga distinguished himself at graduation with Second Class Upper and won all the prizes available during the graduation year. In addition, he won University of Ibadan (UI) ScholarshipforPost GraduateResearchPh.D. In September 1967- December 1967, he taught briefly at Muslim high school in Sagamu and thereafter returned to (UI) for his post graduate research in January 1968 - May 1968. At this junction, he voluntarily withdrew from the research study owing to divine motivation to join the ministry of Agriculture, Western Region of Nigeria as Agricultural officer grade level II at entry point
WORK EXPERIENCE
Alhaji Shehu Tijani Olusoga Amusa’s first work experience dates back to January 1961 after his secondary education. He got a job as Clerical Officer at the Ministry of Education, Western Region, Ibadan. He later resigned from the job in July 1961 to join Ministry of Communication P & T headquarters, Racecourse in Lagos from August 1961-January 1962. He again joined the Ministry of Agriculture, Western Region of Nigeria, Ibadan as Agricultural Officer grade II level at entry point. He was later posted to Abeokuta as Agric officer, special Cocoa Development Unit-under World Bank Project. After a year in June 1969, he resigned from state Civil Service to join the United Trading Company (UTC) as Agro-Chemical Manager. He worked there for 10 years and left in August 1979 as one of the executive officers and returned to Aiyepe to establish an Agro-Allied Company with the name FEELWELL Enterprises, a poultry farm business which still exists till date.
MARRIAGE
“He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtain favour from God” says the Holy Book. Alhaji Shehu Tijani Olusoga Amusa’s marriage dates back to August 1972. He married a young lady, Alhaja Wakilah Ashabi Amusa who by the grace of Allah (SWT) is still with him till date and remain the one and only wife. The marriage is a fruitful one with lovely children.
SOCIAL LIFE/MUSIC
The celebrant, Alhaji Tijani Olusoga Amusa was a prominent member of “Egbe Basiri” Social Club of Aiyepe in Lagos.
He later withdrew from the club because of his job when he returned to Aiyepe. In his words “I am a great fan of King Sunny Ade, Late Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, Yusuf Olatunji as well as Aruna Ishola. In the Social circle, h e was given a title “Akeweje of Aiyepe land, and in the religious circle, Imole Adini of Aiyepe Central Mosque”.
As a music lover, the celebrant believes that; “Everything in the universe has rhythm, and everything dances”. He equally believes that when music hits you, you feel no pain.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Soga Amusa was involved in many developmental activities in Aiyepe. He was the Assistant Treasurer of Aiyepe Muslim Community, the Central Working Committee that started the development of the new Ultra modern Central Mosque in Aiyepe. He was in that Committee until 2015 when the mosque was commissioned. Up till date, his useful advice is still sought after by the current Committee on issues bothering on the mosque affairs.
As a lover of education, he was and still an advocate of Western Education for the youths in Aiyepe. He was the chairman Board of Governors of Aiyepe Comprehensive High School. Also, he was a Member Board of governor, Mayflower School, Ikenne-Remo under the principalship of Mrs Sheila Solarin. He was a two term member of Ogun state
Polytechnic now Moshood Abiola, Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Appointment and Promotion Committee, and also the Chairman Accreditation Committee.
Alhaji Shehu Tijani Olusoga Amusa, through the grace of Almighty Allah (SWT), awarded Scholarship to many Aiyepe indigenes in the two secondary schools; Aiyepe Comprehensive and Aiyepe Community Grammar School. With all humility, he was instrumental to the admission of several students to (OGUN POLY) from Aiyepe and its environs. In addition, many from within the extended families were assisted in one way or the other, and to the glory of Almighty Allah (SWT) about 40 of the children are now graduates.
Congratulations Dad, wishing you many happy returns of the day.
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