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Sujimoto Holds One Day Internship Programme for Young Entrepreneurs

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By Eric Elezuo                                                                           Photos: Ken Ehimen

With the need to provide adequate platform to boost the economy of the nation through entrepreneurship at the back of his mind, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Construction Limited, Mr. Sijibomi Ogundele, organized a one day internship programme aimed at grooming young entrepreneurs and mentoring the youths.

CEO SUJIMOTO, Sijibomi Ogundele with the winners

The event, which attracted youths from various parts of the state, was held at the site of Sujimoto limited-GIULIANO DE’MEDICI, Banana Island, Lagos with classic mentors and speakers, who have proved their mettle in entrepreneurship and their various chosen field of endeavours. Some of them included the CEO, Ovation Media Group, Chief (Dr.) Dele Momodu, Debola Williams, Peter Okoye (Mr. P) of the defunct PSquare, Hon. Jimi Muhammed, Arch. Tosin Osinowo, Comedian Bovi, Dr. Chima Anyaso and many others.

Bonkole Omisore, Chief Dele Momodu, Sijibomi Ogundele and Eniafe Momodu

The programme, which was anchored by Nedu of the WAZOBIA FM fame, started with registration of participants after which a Sujimoto Construction based intern, Ayo Odunsi, gave a rousing welcome speech.

A cross section of participants

With the event gaining momentum, introductory discussion on the programme of the day was undertaken by Engineer Lamid, Arc Taofeek, P. M. Djamil among before the floor was opened for the host, Mr. Sijibomi Ogundele, for the Sujimoto vision speech.

In his speech, Mr. Ogundele hinted that this was one of his own ways of giving back to the society, promising that the gesture will be sustained.

Chairman Ovation Media Group, Chief Dele Momodu with CEO SUJIMOTO, Sijibomi Ogundele

Guests and participants were provided the opportunity thereafter to ask questions bordering in entrepreneurship, for which answers were provided by the eminent personalities on ground. It was also a grand opportunity to ‘meet and greet’ celebrities in attendance, as well as initiate interpersonal conversations with them.

Osita Ikedieze and Nedu

The platform also gave opportunity for many of the bidding entrepreneurs in attendance to pitch their business ideas, with the three best ideas winning fabulous prices.

Oganiru Dike receiving her I Phone X prize

While Dike Oganiru and Sofunwa Fisayo won a Iphone x each, as runners up for their business ideas, Adeposi Adeogun left the internship programme with Mac book as the overall winner.

Arch. Tosin Oshinowo, Bankole Omisore, Sijibomi Ogundele with Peter Okoye (Mr P)

Participants were presented certificates and other gift items as local and continental dishes were served in company of choice drinks.

Fisayo Sosunwa rerceiving her I Phone X prize

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Tears As Billionaire Businessman, Kola Adesina, Buries Mum in Lagos

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By Funmi Ilelabayo

Mrs. Adejumoke Awero Adesina, mother of leading Nigerian energy executive and industrialist, Kola Adesina, was given a befitting burial to the delight of all present at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David, Trinity Towers, Lagos, after a high-powered and well attended Service of Songs and Evening of Tributes at the Harbour Point Event Centre in Victoria Island, a day earlier.

Tributes have poured in from across Nigeria’s business and civic space, with many acknowledging Mama Adesina’s influence in raising a son whose leadership continues to shape critical sectors of the Nigerian economy.

The funeral service which was conducted by Pastor Gbenga Tapere, Pastor Alex Okoh, Pastor Supo Oluwasakin and Pastor Segun Olujobi began with a processional hymn, titled ‘The Strife is O’er as The Havens pall bearers also joined the procession with Mama’s casket.

Thereafter, the first bible reading was observed, which was taken by Miss Famimora Adesina while Mr. Oladosu Adesina took the second bible reading.

After a special performance by Beejay Sax, Pastor Sesan Adebowale read Mama’s biography.

During the sermon, Pastor Gbenga Tapere described the deceased as woman of timeless grace and inner strength who embodied calm wisdom, deep generosity, and a quiet resilience that would become her legacy. Her life was marked by grace, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family and community, he added.

After the sermon, prayer for the family was said, and all roads led to Ikoyi Cemetery were the remains of the deceased was committed to mother earth.

In attendance were former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan; former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel; Chief Wole Olaonipekun (SAN), President of African Development Bank, Mr. Akinwunmi Adesina; Mr. Tunde Ayeni, Mr. Debola Williams, Co-founder and former Group Executive Director of Sahara Group an Energy Conglomerate, Tonye Cole among others.

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‘An Evening with Glo’: Ebenezer Obey, K1, Kiekie, Others Serenade Ijebu Ode

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The duo of Juju Commander Evangelist Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi and king of Fuji music, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, on Friday held the ancient town of Ijebu Ode spellbound at a superlative event organized by Globacom to kickstart the 2025 Ojude Oba celebrations.

This year’s Ojude Oba marks the 20th anniversary of Globacom’s sponsorship of the festival during which it has helped transform it into a cultural icon and global tourist destination.

Tagged an “Evening with Glo “, it was a night of fun, splendid music, good cuisine and riveting jokes from the trio of Gbenga Adeyinka, Bash and  Kiekie.

For more than two hours, the legendary Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi sang from his repertoire of music to which the audience which filled the Conference Hall venue to the brim, vibed and mimed.

Globacom explained that the “Evening with Glo” was organised to thank the Ijebu community for their support for the brand for 20 years of its sponsorship of Ojude Oba festival.

“We decided to bring together great sons and daughters of Ijebuland to celebrate our shared heritage, and indulge in the melodious rhythms that resonate deeply throughout Yorubaland”, the company stated.

Speaking on its choice of musicians for the event, Glo added that  “the  ageless icon and Juju music maestro, Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey,  has contributed decades of good, sonorous and philosophical songs to our society. His songs are still as fresh and full of inspirational messages as they were yesterday”.

On KWAM 1, the company disclosed “For decades, King of Fuji, K1 De Ultimate, the Fuji master, has been a great part of the music firmament in Nigeria, with his unique brand of Fuji that has elicited huge interest”.

Eminent sons and daughters of  Ijebuland including the Olori of Oba Awujale, Chief Mrs. Olukemi Adetona; the Coordinator of Ojude Oba Festival Planning Committee, Professor Fassy Yusuff, and member of the committee and Iyalode of Ijebuland, Chief Mrs. Bisi Osibogun, attended the event.

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Davido’s Daughter, Imade Adeleke, Celebrates Magical 10th Birthday

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By Ruth Akpan

Imade, the first daughter of Afrobeat star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, celebrated her 10th fairytale birthday on Sunday.

The event, which held at The Maradiva Twinwaters, Okunade Bluewater Scheme, Lekki, had family members including the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, Folashade Adeleke, B-red Adeleke, Aare Dele Momodu, friends and well-wishers in attendance.

With nature-inspired decor and floral setups, the event themed “Imade’s Enchanted Forest” witnessed moments filled with laughter, warm interactions, dancing and fun.

Her billionaire father’s presence at the event reaffirms his unyielding love for his daughter and also served as an avenue for deeper bonding between father and daughter.

The adorable celebrant cut her cake flanked by her mom, Sophie Momodu, and dad, Davido followed by a retinue of photo operations with family members and guests.

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