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Rotarian Kola Sodipo Installed as 38th District Governor 2018-19

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By Eric Elezuo                                                          Photos: King Solomon Ekhaiyeme

It was obviously one of the best days for Rotarian Kola Sodipo as Rotarians from far and wide gathered at the Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos as he was installed as the 38th Governor of Rotary International District 9110.

The new Governor with members of Rotary Club, Ikeja South

The glamorous event, which featured the presence of past and present executives as well as members of the general public, kicked off with the recitation of rotary songs, conducted by Past Assistant Governor Leke Adepeju which ushered in the procession of Council of Governors before the National Anthem was rendered.

Hon. Bimbo Ashiru and Prince Julius Adelusi – Adeluyi OFR,mni

Thereafter the welcome address by the Chairman, Installation Committee, Past Assistant Governor Wale Adegbite, was delivered, and was followed by a farewell address by the outgoing District Governor, Rotarian Adewale Ogunbadejo.

Mainta Debroy, Geetika Tandon and Sanseev Tandon

The event reached a crescendo when District Secretary, Kolawole Ojelabi, presented Rotarian Kolawole Sodipo as the new District Governor to all present. This was when the new Governor’s intimidating profile which showed that he trained as Pharmacisist at then University of Ife (Now Obafemi Awolowo University) and worked at Neimeth before setting up his own private practice was read.

The presentation was greeted with the loud ovation, and Rtn Sodipo who had earlier served at various top capacities in the districtwas subsequently installed by Rotarian Adewale Ogunbadejo amid fanfare.

Mr. Azuh Arinze and Senator Ganiyu Solomon

The newly installed Governor, full of smiles, accepted the position in an inaugural speech which highlighted his programmes and projects for the 2018-19 Rotary Year.

Representative of Ogun State Governor, Hon. Bimbo Ashiru delivering his speech

 

Representative of the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Wale Oluwo

The event which was steered by Yemi Sodinmu had in attendance the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Oluranti Adebule, who was represented by Commissioner For Energy, Mr. Wale Oluwo, Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosu, represented by Ogun State Commissioner For Commerce and Industry, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, Senator Ganiyu Solomon as well as Permanent Secretary , Ministry of Information and Strategy, Lagos State,Mr. Fola Adeyemi. The Guest Speaker was Managing Director/CEO of First Bank,

Also, some distinguished Nigerians were also honoured in the course of the occasion such as After the installation of the District Governor, . They include the Founder and Executive Chairman, Peacock Group of Companies, Aare Segun Philips, Founder of Leadership Newspaper, Sam Nda-Isaiah, CEO Greenwich Trust Limited, Mr. Kayode Falowo and Mr. Femi Tejuoso.

Mr. Femi Tejuoso and wife, Ope

To spice up the occasion, a raffle draw and auction sales were organized, and were conducted by Past Assistant Governor Mohammed Mijinyawa. Guests went home with juicy prizes and had loads of fun.

PGD and DC Deinde Abimbola Shoga

With goodwill toasts from different sections of the Rotary society and vote of thanks taken by Rotarian Lekan Olabinjo, the event came to a glorious end.

Mr. Hiro Rupchandani, Mr. Abhishek Srivastava & Dr. Sunit Debroy

 

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The Grand 70th Birthday Celebration of Jewelry Queen, Chief Jokotade Oni, in Lagos

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By Eric Elezuo

She is by every standard a force to reckon with in the world of jewelleries, and has been in the business for as long as anyone could remember. She is the Chief Executive Officer of Gold Rush, Chief (Mrs) Jokotade Oni, and this the story of how the top member of the society celebrated her three score and ten birthday.

Mrs Oni cuts her birthday cake, surrounded by grandchildren

Hosted at the Balmoral Hall of the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, the event began with the heralded arrival of the celebrant and her retinue of well wishers and friends, and was followed immediately by a Thanksgiving Service conducted by the General Overseer of the Trinity Church Pastor Ituah Ighadalo, and his team of pastors.

Celebrant with Chief (Mrs) Nike Akande

In his short exhortation, after the son of the celebrant has presented the reading of the lesson Pastor Ighadalo lauded the achievements of the celebrant in the field of enterprise and provision of welfare to the teeming population of where she operates. He also admonished the congregation to always to count their days as the Bible recommended in other not to forget to give appreciation to the Almighty God.

Chief Oni pose with Aare and Yeye Aare Dele Momodu

With the conclusion of the Service, a grand reception at the same venue started with an opening prayer led by Israel Ayodele. Shortly after, the birthday girl, who had taken a ahort break earlier, made a grandiose re-entry, with members of her family and friends, towing courageously and majestically behind her.

Afterwards, tributes by notable personalities, who are close to the celebrant, including the Chairperson of the Diaspora Commission, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, were delivered.

Former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Femi Pedro and the Momodus

The major highlight of the occasion was the cutting of the huge birthday cake, under the directives of a renowned Economist, who served as Minister of Industry as well as President of the Lagos State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chief (Mrs) Nike Akande, amid cheers and applause from the audience.

A photo-op was conducted right before the lovely event, which was planned by ELIZABETH, treated guests to an avalanche of splendid local and continental dishes and choice beverages just as Laolugbenjo Band serenaded guests till fade.

Aare Momodu with DIG Taiwo Lakanu

Among personalities that graced the event were Chairman, Eleganza Group, Chief Rasak Akanni Okoya and wife, Chief (Mrs) Shade Okoya; Alhaji Tajudeen Okoya, Chief Alex Duduyemi, Chief Samuel Adedoyin, Iyalode of Lagos, Alhaja Bintu Tinubu; Chairman, Ovation Media Group, Aare (Dr.) Dele Momodu and wife Yeye Mobolaji Momodu; and Former Deputy Govover of Lagos State, Mr. Femi Pedro.

Photos: Tunde Bolarinwa

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The Classy Nikkah Ceremonies Between Omobolaji Jamil and Omolara Tijani in Lagos

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The Monarch Event Centre, venue of the Nikkah services and reception when the duo of Omobolaji Eniola Jamil and his beautiful bride, Omolara Tawakalitu Tijani said heartfelt ‘I dos’ to each other, was an inch above classy, magnificent and adorable. It was not just about the presidential building, but more about the ambience of the environment, the ambivalence of colours and more especially, the smiles that characterized the day.

The events of the day, as planned by Adela Event, which kickstarted at the newly opened Delborough Hotel in Victoria Island, where the lovely couple dressed, and had the first step into royalty amid klieglights from various media of repute, cascaded into a carnival of some sort with their arrival at the marriage venue, where guests and Islamic clerics were already on ground.

Without much ado, renowned Islamic cleric, Alhaji Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello popularly refers as ‘Oniwasi Agbaye’ (Global preacher), set the ball rolling, leading the couple into confessing, affirming and sustaining their unbreakable love for each with the crowd of witnesses echoing amin at every prayer, pronouncement, and declaration. He thereafter, declared the lovebirds man and wife, paving the way for a reception that lasted way into the night, and a celebration of love destined to last a lifetime.

With a short interlude as the newest couple took a break to recreate, the disc jockey held the hall spellbound and rocking with sounds from notable and creative Nigerian artists. The audience couldn’t but roll in ecstasy as the beats made impacts.

At the return of the couples, and under the supervisor of the day’s anchor, Tee A, the families of the bride and groom made separate dramatic entry, dancing to the admiration and encouragement of well wishers roundabout.

Then, it was the turn of the couple to dance in. With the bridal train and the men in suit doing the first encore, the couple danced in in style, cheered loudly by all and sundry, and displaying scintillating dance steps that was the hallmark of their growing up days.

The bride and her train, also took the limelight with a choreographic display, winning the hearts of onlookers, followed by the emotional dance of the bride and her father.

With the dances settled, the chairman of the day, Dr. Akintunde Ayeni, took the stage to declare the event open, and admonished the couple on the basic principles of making a happy home.

“Love and submission win all battles in matrimony. Once you love each other, submit to each other, no barrier will be encountered and nothing shall be impossible to both of you. In fact, you will be able to conquer every from within or without. And again, respect each other, which is very key, in fact, very important, ” Ayeni said.

One of the major highlights of the occasion was the superlative display of one of the most sought after performers from this part of the world, KWAM 1, who rattled the hall with one classic beat after another, getting everyone off their seats, singing along and dancing away.

Another major highlight was the cutting of the gigantic cake, coordinated by a former Super Eagles player, Mutiu Adepoju, popularly know as Headmaster during his hay days.

The guests, apart from the array of entertainment on ground, were treated to sumptuous delicacies comprising continental and local dishes as well as choice beverages.

We wish the Jamils the best of marital union in love, health and prosperity.

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Dignitaries Grace Grand Opening of Luxurious Delborough Hotel in Lagos (Photos)

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The newest and grandest luxury hospitality nest in the city of Lagos, Delborough Hotel in highbrow Victoria Island, was declared on Saturday, November 25, 2023, with high dignitaries in attendance.

Among those who attended the grand opening, or visited at one point or another are former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former President Goodluck Jonathan, Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, the Etsu Nupe Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe among many others.

Delborough Hotel is owned by Stanley Uzochukwu, and is run by a board of directors including constitional lawyer, Mike Ozekhome SAN.

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