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TILT Boss, Habeeb Okunola Celebrates God’s Goodness, Empowers the Needy

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6 years ago

August 4, 2018

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By Eric Elezuo Photos: Adekoya Adegbite

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of TILT Group, Alhaji Habeeb Olalekan Okunola rolled out the drums recently to give God glory for sparing his life in good and prosperity over the many years he has existed on earth.

The great and joyous event, which was attended by friends, family members, business associates and well-wishers such as Oba Lateef Adamson, Mr. Mustapha Daura, Mr. Awolabi Amusan, Alhaji Musa Halilu, Mr. Musbau Bello among others, was hosted in his palatial residence at Nicon Town, Lekki, Lagos.

Celebrated in two phases, guests and members of Mr. Okunola’s first held a prayer section in the morning of the where adoration was bestowed onto God for his deeds and generous attention upon the celebrant.

Prayer session

The prayer section was followed a little by a five star reception for all present with a happy filled Habeeb sharing pleasantries and commendations with the guests who streamed out in their numbers to celebrate with him.

The gathering was not short of entertainment as local and continental delicacies with choice wines continued to flow unabated to the satisfaction of attendees.

The celebrant is the proud proprietor of Habeeb Okunola Foundation, a leading humanitarian organisation established to alleviate the plight of the less privileged in Africa. The Foundation is dedicated to fostering socio-economic empowerment of Africans belonging to different age group via providing sustainable solutions that seek to bring an end to extreme poverty across Africa.

Living up to its motto “Empowerment is the proof of wealth”, and bearing at its core; a mission to enhance the everyday lives of the less privileged, Habeeb Okunola Foundation works with the poorest communities across Africa to improve basic health care, promote education achievement and attainment, enhance rural livelihoods, food security and increase access to clean water.

As part of it corporate social responsibility programme, the Foundation, in commemoration of the World Hepatitis Day held annually on July 28, organised free medical screening (Hepatitis, HIV, Malaria, High blood pressure, Diabetes amongst others) and treatment for over 2000 residents of Iwaya Community in Lagos State.

In addition, the Foundation has been involved in various empowerment and developmental projects overtime including: disbursement of soft loans up to the tune of 300,000 Naira to sixty traders in Lagos state, provision of scholarships for students in tertiary institutions as well as donation of three sewing machines to Lagos Division of the Nigeria Prison Service led by Mr Tunde Ladipo, to enhance the promotion of skills acquisition for inmates of Nigeria prisons.

According to the Chairman, “Habeeb Okunola Foundation’s mission and principal goal is to empower the underprivileged, obliterate poverty and achieve social justice for undeserving communities across Africa.”

Events

Adedapo Amoo Gives Dad Befitting Burial in Ogbomosho

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6 days ago

December 16, 2024

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By Eric Elezuo

It was a period of solemn reflection and thanksgiving as the Director, Department of State Services (DSS), Lagos State Command, Mr. Adedapo Amoo, dedicated three whole days to bid his beloved father, Pa John Adewole Amoo JP, farewell to the great beyond.

The events, which gathered friends, family members, colleagues, associates and members of various communities, was a testament to the life the octogenarian lived in his 87 years of existence on earth.

The obsequies kickstarted with a Commendation Service at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Eleyele, Ile-Ife, where members of the public eulogised the life and times of the patriarch of the Amoo dynasty, labeling him a moralist and disciplinary of no mean fit.

The day after, the ceremonies moved to the residence of the deceased at Castle of Mercy, Arinkinkin, along Oyo-Ibadan Road, Ogbomoso, where a Wake Service was held in his honour amid rendition of hymns, reading of distinct chapters of the Bible and exhortation as presented by the presiding minister.

A well attended funeral service was observed on the third day at the Stadium Baptist Church, John A. Amoo Street, right behind Stadium Complex in Ogbomosho.

With a solemn presentation of the enviable life of the deceased via the reading of his biography by his son, Adedapo Amoo, the Service delved into Bible readings, songs and sermon. One of the highlights of the Service was the prayers said for the repose of the soul of the dead, and for the fortitude to bear the loss for members of his family.

After the service, members of the family, selected members of the leity and officiating members proceeded with the remains to its final resting place within the premises of his residence. After a very short encouraging exhortation, the remains were committed to mother-earth amid solemn hymns and silent sobs.

The final part of the ceremony, which was the reception, was held at the Viva Continental Event Centre, Irese Apa Road, also in Ogbomosho, where guests were treated to sumptuous delicacies, good music and choice beverages.

Pa Amoo was born in 1937, and answered the call to glory in 2024. He is survived by his son, Adedapo Amoo and a host of others.

May his soul rest in peace!

Photos: Tunde Bolarinwa

Events

The Splendid Diamond Jubilee Celebration of Barr. Daniel Aramide

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5 months ago

July 28, 2024

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By Eric Elezuo

The ancient city of Abeokuta was agog when celebrated lawyer and businessman, Barrister Daniel Aramide, pulled all stops to give himself a well deserved diamond jubilee bash.

The event, which took place in his palatial residence at Boldan House, Kemta Housing Estate, Zone II, Idi Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State, was a beehive of activities as friends, colleagues, family members and well wishers came in their numbers to grace the spectacular event.

It was a moment of joy and visible emotion as the birthday boy beamed smiles after smiles and grinned from ear to ear in absolute ecstacy amid cheers from guests even as he danced away to the sonorous voice of music maestro, Yinka Ayefele, and tunes from the wheels of DJ Secxy, who rocked the house with a combination of oldies and present sounds.

The event, planned by Que-Brand Events, also made available plenty to eat and drink as Topsy Catering, Jimmysgrillz, Pop House Cocktails, Slot Films, Amala Iya Oyo, Sansan Pots Catering and Annidre’s Food were all on hand to serve both local and continent dishes as well as assorted beverages.

Among dignitaries in attendance were the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Abeokuta, HRM (Prof.) Saka Adelola Matemilola, Otileta VII; the Olowu of Owu Kuta, HRM, Oba Hameed Adekunle Makama Oyelude; Mrs. Funmi Kehinde, Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola and friends from the United Kingdom.

A seasoned lawyer, Aramide graduated with LLB honors from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England, and later attended the Nigerian Law School. He was called to the Bar in 1989, and afterwards, returned to England to start his law career, working in several organizations to gain valuable experience.

Barrister Aramide is also a qualified Notary Public, having completed two years of studies at University College London. His firm is based in Dagenham, East London.

He is married to Alhaja Aminat Bolupe Aramide and they are blessed with three children: Bola, Emmanuel and Olamide.

Photos: Segun Lawal

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Sights and Sounds from Bimbo Oloyede’s ‘Command Your Stage’ Book Presentation

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7 months ago

June 9, 2024

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Photos by Koya Adegbite

Veteran broadcaster, Mrs Bimbo Oloyede, on Thursday, hosted a public presentation of her new book, Command Your Stage, at the Metropolitan Place, in Victoria Island.