23/04/2026
MEET THE DAUGHTER OF THE FORMER COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION IN OYO STATE, LATE DR ABDULJELEEL AMOLOYE WHO IS NOW A PROFESSOR.
This is a tribute to the "First Lady of the Islamic Bench" and the Sovereign Scholar of the Amoloye Dynasty. Professor Azizat Omotoyosi Amoloye-Adebayo is not just a replica of her legendary father; she is the evolution of his vision. From being the best graduating student in the sands of Sokoto to the hallowed halls of Nottingham, she has shattered every glass ceiling in the academic world.A woman who is a global powerhouse.
She is a woman of "Firsts"—the first female lecturer in her department, the first female Head of Department, and a global voice for human rights. She carries the intellectual weight of Cambridge, Oxford, and Harvard in her publications, yet she remains a humble member of the Royal Advisory Council of her home, Igboho. She is proof that when a daughter of the "Igboho" spirit is given wings, she doesn't just fly; she changes the map of the world.
THE MATRIARCH OF MERIT AND THE DIVINE CODE
(A Tribute to Professor Azizat Omotoyosi Amoloye-Adebayo – The Trailblazing Academic)
The Heritage of the Architect’s Daughter
The fruit does not fall far from the noble tree,
In the garden of Dr. Abdul Jeleel Amoloye, for all to see.
The daughter of the man who built the Oorelope frame,
You carry the fire and the brilliance of his name.
From Usmanu Dan Fodiyo, the Law crown was won,
The best graduating student when the race had begun.
At Ibadan, the International Human Rights prize,
Marked the ascent of a star in the academic skies.
The Commonwealth Sage and the Global Voice
With a Commonwealth Scholarship to the Nottingham shore,
You unlocked the PhD and the Shari’ah door.
A pioneer at Unilorin, the first woman to stand,
In the Department of Islamic Law, with a steady hand.
For twenty years, you stood as the solitary light,
Defending the faith and the law with intellectual might.
Now the Head of Department, the first of your kind,
The finest legal architect the university could find.
The Sentinel of Justice and Transparency
From the Anti-Corruption Unit, where you lead the way,
To the Consultancy Services, managing the day.
A Barrister of the Supreme Court, a Solicitor of grace,
An Arbitrator of the world, in the Nigerian space.
A Fellow of Utah, South Africa, and the USA land,
Representing the African Humanities with a powerful hand.
From the Governing Council to the Postgraduate seat,
Making the victory of the "Amoloye" spirit complete.
The Mualimah of the Sacred Circle
Beyond the books and the "Oxford" and "Cambridge" press,
Is a woman of faith, in a spiritual dress.
The Mualimah of the Muslim Ladies, the Coordinator of the soul,
Keeping the heart of the community healthy and whole.
On the Royal Advisory Council of the Ona Onibode throne,
Where the wisdom of the elders is clearly made known.
A member of FIDA, a defender of the weak,
Giving a voice to those who are too humble to speak.
The Woman of Valour and the Igboho Crown
Married to Abdulazeez, your partner and pride,
With three glorious children walking by your side.
An author of encyclopedias, a lecturer of note,
The finest chapter of success that a woman ever wrote.
Professor Azizat! The pride of Igboho and the law,
Whose vision is the sharpest the academic world ever saw.
A woman who stand alone and succeed because her character and competence are unshakable. she is a replica of her father, Dr. Abdul Jeleel Amoloye, the man who facilitated the creation of Oorelope local government. Success is a family tradition that must be maintained.
Prof. Azizat Amoloye-Adebayo:The Legal Trailblazer; a Professor, a Barrister, a Global Fellow, and a Community Leader all at once, proving that the Amoloye blood is synonymous with the progress of Igboho.
David Alani Ige
