Events

Sky Way Capital Launches Modern Hi-Tech Transport System in Lagos

Published

6 years ago

November 10, 2018

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By Eric Elezuo

History was made Friday in Lagos Nigeria as Sky Way Capital debuts in Nigeria as the first of its kind in Africa with its highly customised modern hi-tech transport (train) system. The venture proposed as well a platform where participants can conveniently become co-owners of the world’s innovative technology in mobility system valued at over 400 billion dollars.

Held at the highly developed New Ultra Modern D’Podium International Event Centre at Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja, Lagos, the event brought the top notch members of the technology world as well as team of prospective investors into the thriving capital business.

Setting the tone of the event was a prolific stakeholder in the scheme and immediate past chairman of Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area, Comrade Ayodele Adewale., who delivered a keynote address. It must be stated that he is part of the brain behind the berthing of the scheme in Nigeria.

A cross section of participants

In his address he noted that “Nigeria has a huge long term economic potential. It is a country with a young and expanding population, a developing consumer class, a highly entrepreneurial business sector of small and medium enterprises and has abundance of human and natural resources.”

He intimated that the essence of the conference was ‘to give you an opportunity to hear from the Skyway Capital team about their high speed innovative eco transport technology that can create more efficiency for connecting people and services in an innovative, and productive way for a prosperous cities and communities in Nigeria,’ while stating the gains and objectives of the project as follows:

Officials and stakeholders of Sky Way Capital

To complement and optimize a modern transport infrastructure; provide a fast and efficient means of travel via its eco string technology which is suspended 5-6 meters above the ground

Provide both metro and cargo systems that is 3-4 times cheaper than the usual railways, and can be constructed in any terrain and in all weather conditions.

To aid mobility, reduce traffic congestion, ease distribution for industries, reduce cost of production and enhance global competitiveness.

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The technology generates its own energy which can also be used to power surrounding communities and facilities.

It was also highlighted that the technology that has no recourse to government funding except if government decide to get involved, but will be supported by private investment, using local resources (steel) and manpower thereby creating the much needed employment in the country.

In his remarks, the Managing Director of the company, Mr. Ing. Frantisek Solar, from Slovakia, collaborated Comrade Ayodele’s stand with a graphic presentation of the high flying technology. He noted that the train can travel from Lagos to Abuja in only 50 minutes, does not emit carbon monoxide and generates its own ebergy as it moves. As a result, it does not use fuel for movement.

Comrade Ayodele

The conference received a bigger boost as the foremost investor into the Sky Way Capital endeavour, Hon Arogundade Shamshudeen, broke down the benefits to investor.

Among other stakeholders who lent credence to the great endeavour was Mr. Redimier Maslo from Estonia and a host of others.

Events

Adedapo Amoo Gives Dad Befitting Burial in Ogbomosho

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7 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

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.