Events

Church of the Lord Primate, Rev. R. O. Ositelu, Celebrates 20 Glorious Years in Office

Published

6 years ago

October 26, 2018

Eric

By Olasumbo Otagbo

The camp ground of The Church of The Lord (Aladura), Ogere, Remo, Ogun State was a beehive of activities weekend as members of the church, friends, colleagues, religious leaders and government functionaries gathered to celebrate the 20th year enthronement of their Spiritual Leader and Primate, The Most (Rev.) Dr. R. O Ositelu in an event tagged Transparency, Accountability and Godliness-The Footprint of a Reformer in Christendom.

Rev Ositelu, described by many as ‘messiah of our time’, lived his early life in Germany before heeding the call to serve in the Lord’s vineyard inspite of his many academic qualifications including two Ph.D honours in Computer and Theology.

Rev. Mrs Badejo, Very. Rev. Dr. Egbetakin, Rev. Mrs. Dupe Ositelu and Prof. Dada Adekunle

Elated and full of happiness, the man of God described the event as a landmark, saying that said he sees the period more as a time of sober reflection.

In his lecture on the theme, the special guest of honour and Professor of Church history, Doctrinal Theology and Pentecostal Studies, Department of Religious Studies, University of Ibadan Rev. Professor Samson Adetunji Fatokun, took the congregation down memory lane as he traced Reformation in Christendom back to the 16th century, when clergymen were addressed as Bishop Spiritual and Bishop Eminence, and permitted to participate in worldly affairs.

He added that members of the church did not have access to the Bible, nor to the Holy Communion, but were at the mercy of the Priest. He stressed that the likes of Peter Waldo, John Wycliff, John Huss, Erasmus Desirus, Martin Luther King and so on, rose to make a change with their write-ups.

Rep of Minister of Information and Culture, Mr. Ogundele Steven

Prof. Samson frowned at the atrocities inherent in churches today, and appealed to the clergy to be reformed or be deformed.

The Guest Speaker, Rev. Prof. Samson Adetunji Fatokun

In his remark, another guest speaker, Mr. Ogundele Steven, who represented the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, commended Primate Ositelu for the choice of the topic, especially in a time when ‘snakes swallow money’. He further encouraged all to always seek God’s grace at all times as well as get involved in politics.

The Ologere of Ogere, Oba, Ololade Ugunbade and Jagu Yeki Oyoluga

The Most Rev. Ositelu also used the occasion of the anniversary to present awards of recognition to those he said have been a source of support to him and the Ministry. They are Chairman, Ovation Media Group, Bashorun Dele Momodu; Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed and others.

Mr Segun Adebowale representing Ovation Chairman, Chief Dele Momodu

Events

Adedapo Amoo Gives Dad Befitting Burial in Ogbomosho

Published

7 days ago

December 16, 2024

Eric

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

Published

5 months ago

July 28, 2024

Eric

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

Events

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

Published

7 months ago

June 9, 2024

Eric

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.