Susan Abayomi
Chief Taoreed Faronbi, popularly known as “Baba Alado,” a prominent Mushin community leader, political figure and businessman, has been buried following his death at the age of 83.
Faronbi died on Saturday, September 26, 2026, and was buried the same day in accordance with Islamic rites.
His burial attracted family members, friends, political associates, community leaders and other prominent personalities who gathered to pay their final respects to the late Mushin figure.
Among those who attended were Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon, popularly known as GOS; Mushin Local Government Chairman, Tunbosun Aruwe; and Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Dr Oluseyi Jakande.
The late Faronbi was the Olori Ebi, or head, of the Alagbeji Royal Family in Papa Ajao, Mushin. He also held the traditional title of Akinrogun of Isolo Kingdom and was the Babaloja of Aswani International Market.
For several decades, Baba Alado was a prominent figure in Mushin’s political, social, commercial and transport circles. He was also associated with grassroots mobilisation and the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).
His influence extended into Lagos’ social scene, where he was known to have maintained relationships with leading entertainment personalities. Popular Fuji musicians, including K1 De Ultimate, Saheed Osupa and Alabi Pasuma, have referenced him in their music.
National President of the NURTW, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, also mourned the deceased.
In a tribute, MC Oluomo described Baba Alado as a man who made his mark and whose contributions and relationships within the transport and community sectors would not be forgotten.
Mushin Local Government Chairman Tunbosun Aruwe described the deceased as a father figure, mentor, leader and political stalwart.
Aruwe said Faronbi’s guidance, wisdom and counsel had played an important role in his life, adding that his contributions to the political and community life of Mushin would remain part of his legacy.
Baba Alado’s death has prompted tributes from political associates, transport stakeholders, community leaders, socialites and residents of Mushin, who have continued to remember his decades of involvement in the community.
With his burial completed, attention has now turned to the legacy of a man who occupied prominent positions across traditional, political, commercial and social circles in Lagos for many years.
