The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Correspondents’ Chapel congratulates Chief Prince Dr. Abel Sunday Adewunmi Ayodeji, the Asiwaju of Owu Sokori and Asoju Oba of Owu Kingdom, on his historic commissioning into the prestigious An Garda Síochána (Irish Police Service) after completing his training at the Garda Police College, Ireland.
Chief Dr. Abel Ayodeji was officially attested and commissioned on Friday, August 22, 2025, marking his full induction as a serving officer in one of the most respected law enforcement and intelligence institutions in the world.
This milestone is not only a personal achievement for Chief Ayodeji but a source of pride for Nigeria and the entire African community in the diaspora.
He is a seasoned community development specialist. Chief Dr. Abel Ayodeji is a registered European social service professional (Socionomi) and has led and supported numerous initiatives in Finland, Ireland, and across Europe, focusing on integration, healthcare, family advocacy, and multicultural cooperation.
Born in Lagos and originally from the Amororo Royal Family of Owu, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, Chief Ayodeji has a long-standing record of excellence and service. His academic background spans The Federal Polytechnic Ede, Diaconia University of Applied Sciences (Finland), and several other international institutions where he undertook professional training in social work, leadership, and public service.
He has worked with the European Union, United Nations, and national governments on various projects addressing social development, anti-domestic violence, and migrant integration. In 2025, he received an Honorary Doctorate in Leadership, Management, and Administration in Ireland.
As a trusted advocate for African communities abroad, he has held leadership roles with organizations such as Monaghan Integration Development CLG (Ireland), LINC Society Ltd, and Africans and African European Association (Finland). He also serves as a board member of the Association of Ogun State Indigenes in Ireland (AOSII).
Chief Ayodeji, alongside his wife Chief Princess Adelaid Ayodeji, is the founder of the Asiwaju and Yeye Asiwaju Owu Sokori Community Development Foundation, through which they have impacted lives across borders. Their Foundation was recently onboarded as a partner of the NUJ FCT Correspondents’ Chapel, and played a significant role in supporting the successful hosting of the Chapel’s August 2025 Congress in Abuja.
The NUJ FCT Correspondents’ Chapel is proud to associate with a trailblazer whose life reflects the values of discipline, service, and global citizenship. We salute his commitment to excellence and applaud this noble step into law enforcement in a country known for strong democratic and civic institutions.
While Comrade Felix Ojo, the fct nuj correspondence chapel Chairman extended his heartfelt congratulations to Chief Dr. Abel Ayodeji and wish him continued success in his service with An Garda Síochána.
