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Imo Govt Hosts Emeka Anyaoku Lecture Series on Good Governance (Photos)

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..Ihedioha assures of brighter future for Imo youths…

Imo State Governor, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha CON, has said that the state through the genuine and proactive efforts of his administration is gradually regaining its pride of place as a state that holds bright future for the youths and its entire citizens.

The Governor urged the youths of the state to emulate notable role models who have through their ingenuity and accomplishments, left lasting legacies in the history of mankind.

Governor Ihedioha who gave the charge at the 9th Chief Emeka Anyaoku Lecture Series on Good Governance, with the theme, “Youth and challenges of Nation Development”, held at Art Nouveau Event Center, Owerri, Thursday, also enjoined the youths to encourage themselves for a better tomorrow.

He said there is no way the youths can attain greater heights if they are not inspired, adding, that their individual and collective inputs in the present society would always determine their future, that of the state and the nation in general.

Former Imo State Governor, Achike Udenwa, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, and Hon Emeka Ihedioha at the 9th Emeka Anyaoku Lecture Series on Good Governance

He described Chief Anyaoku, former Commonwealth Secretary-General, as a man who in all ramification, is a role model, great mobilizer and an accomplished Nigerian with exceptional leadership pedigree.

The Governor maintained that as the nation marches into another decade of developmental strides, the need to emulate Chief Anyaoku to challenge and inspire the present and coming generation of leaders on good governance becomes pertinent.

He thanked him for finding Imo worthy to host the event, “at a period we are rekindling the Imo spirit again; at a period we are envisioning a new Imo and at a period we are getting our hope back. Today, I am happy to say that Imo is coming back to life again.”

Earlier in their remarks, Chief Anyaoku, Sen. Ben Obi, Chairman of the event, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, paid glowing tribute to Governor Ihedioha, lauded his leadership credentials and accomplishments.

The chief celebrant, Chief Anyaoku, in his remarks, described Imo as one of the luckiest states in the country that has as its governor, a man with sterling leadership qualities.

Senator Shehu Sani; former Imo State Governor, Achike Udenwa; Senator Ben Obi, former Commonwealth Secretary General, Emeka Anyaoku; Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha; former Imo State Governor, Ikedi Ohakim; former Presidential Spokesperson, Reuben Abati, at the 9th Emeka Anyaoku Lecture Series on Good Governance

“I must say that in all the states in the country, I count Imo State as one of the fortunate ones in having as its chief executive, a man who has made his records an enviable one. Governor Ihedioha is a man in whom I am quite sure, will place the confidence of good things ahead of the state.” Chief Anyaoku said.

Keynote speakers at the Lecture, Dr. Reuben Abati and Sen.Shehu Sani tasked government on the need to put in place policies that will drive youth empowerment and development.

They urged the youths to eschew the spirit of get rich quick and imbibe hard work which propelled the celebrant to excel in his youthful days. Dr. Abati expressed regret that 65% of over 80 million youth population in the country is unemployed, while 25% of the youth population is underemployed.

This he said poses serious danger which is capable of generating tension and crisis in the country.

Present at the occasion were past governors of the state, Chief Achike Udenwa, Chief Ikedi Ohakim; former Deputy Governors, former Honorable Ministers, Elder Statesmen like Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Chief I.D Nwoga, Senator .Ben Obi, traditional rulers, academia, youth and student groups, among others.

 

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

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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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