Sheikh Lastampa’s Vision for the Future: A New Era for the Oriwu Central Mosque

By Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe:

Alhaji Isiaka Abayomi Olaribigbe (Soku), also known as Lastampa, has been formally appointed as the “Aare-Otun Adinni of Oriwu Central Mosque” following a turbaning ceremony conducted by Sheikh Yahya Olowooribi Oshoala Ajagbemokeferi, the Chief Imam of Oriwu Central Mosque. 

This event took place after the Jumma service on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Oriwu Central Mosque, located at No. 1, Shagamu Road, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria. 

Alhaji Isiaka Abayomi Olaribigbe (Soku) serves as a submissive servant to Allah and is an active Muslim brother in Islam. He holds several prestigious positions, including Aare Adinni Nuurusalaam Islamic prayer Group UK and Ireland, Giwa Adinni of Itunshokun Mosque Ikorodu,  New Otun Aare  Adinni Oriwu Central mosque Ikorodu, Chairman of Ikorodu-Oga Association in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and serves as a Board Member of the Ikorodu-Oga Heritage Development Association (IHDA).

The focus of the Jumma sermon was "Faith," emphasizing belief in the Almighty Allah, with references from the Holy Quran, specifically Chapter 2, Verse 14, presented by Alfa Murisiku Olohunyor. This verse states, “And when they meet those who believe, they say, 'We believe'; but when they are alone with their evil ones, they say, 'Indeed, we are with you; we were only mockers.'”

The turbaning ceremony was performed in accordance with the principles outlined in Suratul Maidah, Chapter 5, Verse 12 of the Holy Quran. Sheikh Abubakar Olayinka Abojokoro, the Chief Imam of Itunshokun Central Mosque, played a pivotal role in facilitating this event.

In his new capacity as Aare-Otun Adinni, Sheikh Isiaka Soku Olaribigbe was guided by Sheikh Yahya Olowooribi Oshoala to adhere to the following four principles:

1. To pray five times daily in accordance with Islamic teachings,

2. To provide Zakat following each prayer,

3. To maintain unwavering faith in Allah as instructed by the Imams, and

4. To be prepared to make donations in service to Allah.

Olaribigbe accepted these obligations with enthusiasm, surrounded by family, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers. Special prayers were offered for him by his wife, Alhaja Ramotalai Soku Olaribigbe, née Banjo-Olowu, as well as by various Islamic Alhajas and Alhajis present at the ceremony. 

The event concluded with group photographs commemorating the occasion.

Allahu Akbar, la ilaha illallah: "Allah is the greatest, there is no god but Allah!”

Takbeer! The Sheikh said, Allahu Akbar! Responded by the audience.

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