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NACCIMA Unveils First Agricultural Quality Excellence Awards in Lagos

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6 years ago

October 24, 2018

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By Eric Elezuo Photos: Ken Ehimen

The Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has unveiled the first Agricultural Quality Excellence Awards scheduled to hold in Kano State on November 20, 2018.

The unveiling was held at the NACCIMA Lagos office, GRA, Ikeja, where the President of NACCIMA, Iyalode Alaba Lawson, addressed the pressmen in the presence of stakeholders for the maiden awards ceremony.

National President, NACCIMA, Iyalode Alaba Lawson

In her address, Iyalode Lawson informed the gathering that the essence of the gathering was to sensitise the general public, and more importantly, those in the agriculture sector and ‘its vast value-chain about the forthcoming awards.

Project Coordinator, Mrs. Heather Akanni

She noted that agriculture, being the highest employer of labour in the country, has contributed immensely to the nation’s economy, while frowning at the way the discovery of crude oil seems to have taken over merchandise. She maintained that with the introduction of the awards, agriculture is taking back its pride of place as the mainstay of the nation’s economy.

Representative of the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Uba Tanko Mijinyawa,

“More attention is now being paid to the agriculture sector by government and private sectors because it has been identified as as the most important sector in the quest to diversify the nation’s economy,” Iyalode Lawson said.

Director General of NACCIMA, Amb. Ayoola Olukanni

Mrs Lawson also highlighted that the all important event has received the endorsement of his Excellency, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr. Audu Innocent Ogbe as well as the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, who will be the hosting the ceremony. Other important stakeholders and partners, according to the President, include the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), The Bank of Agriculture (BoA), The Bank of Industry (BoI), Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC), PricewatersCoopers (PwC), Nigeria Breweries, FADAMA, NAFDAC among many others.

Representative of the Minister of Agriculture, Mrs. Akeredolu Olayinka,

In his response, the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, who was represented by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Umar Tanko Mijinyawa, reiterated the government’s commitment to hosting a superlative event, saying that as the state is already known for commerce, it is imperative that it remains in the forefront of bringing about whatever that will enhance the development of the people.

Cross section of participants

Mijinyawa noted that Agriculture is one of the cardinal agenda of the Kano government, which necessitated the Deputy Governor to also function as the Commissioner for Agriculture.

Lending credence to the forthcoming event, the Project Coordinator, who is also the Technical Adviser, Quality Control and Standardization, in the Ministry of Agriculture, Mrs. Heather Akanni, said the Honorable Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Audu Ogbe, is passionate about quality, and that explains the ministry’s endorsement of the awards. Her position was corroborated by the representative of the Agric Minister, Mrs. Olayinka Akeredolu.

Members of Committee and partners display copies of the Agric ministry magazine

Explaining further, Lawson disclosed that participation is opened to all farmers including those at the grassroots. She said that the application process involves online advertisement where participants can either nominate themselves or others. This will followed by screening by a team of highly experienced panel of judges, who will also oversee the award process.

Lolo Kadafa of the Bank of Industry

The event, billed to take place at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, on November 20, 2018, is expected to have all the trappings of transparency and classic organisation.

GM Northern Operation, Bank of Agriculture, Mr. M. A. Babangida

Among dignitaries present were representatives of all the stakeholders and partners of the awards.

Sameera Abubakar, NYE., Hajia Safiya U. K. Ibrahim, (NACCIMA) with Omotola Omole

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

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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.