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Director, Cadbury West Africa, Bala Yesufu Celebrates 60th Birthday with Book Launch

Published

6 years ago

November 15, 2018

Eric

By Precious Chukwuemeka Photos: Funmilayo Adeyemi

A great day it was indeed as friends, family members and colleagues gathered at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, to honour Cadbury West Africa’s Director, Corporate and Government Affairs, Mr. Bala Yesufu on his 60th birthday.

Mr. Yesufu who was consistently refered to as a man with a large and a ceaseless giver marked the momentous occasion with the public presentation/launch of a book:” Export Architecture Roadmap, The Nigerian and Global Perspectives”

Aremo Segun Osoba, supervising the cutting of the birthday cake

With popular compere, Gbenga Adeyinka1st as anchor and former Ogun State Governor, Aremo Olusegun Osoba as Chairman, the event which began with an opening prayer by famous broadcaster, Bimbo Oloyede attracted a number of distinguished personalities.

Managing Director of Cadbury Nigeria Plc, Mr. Muhammad Amir Shamsi & Celebrant Mr. Bala Yesufu

In his opening remarks, Aremo Osoba congratulated the celebrant for his diverse achievements as well as being ‘a true Nigerian’, who schooled in various regions of the country, and his wife, for “nurturing him to 60”.

Former Governor of Lagos State, Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (retired) & Former Governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba

The keynote speaker, Director-General, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mr. Muda Yusuf, also poured glowing encomiums on the celebrant, especially for choosing to celebrate his birthday with an intellectual discourse that will impact Nigeria and Nigerians.

He noted that the book was very relevant especially now that the government has been talking of diversification of the economy.

Hon. Ganiu Solomon & Hon. Jumoke Okoya Thomas

In his view, Nigeria has not grown its export base because 90 per cent of our export receipt is still from oil sale.

Gbenga Adeyinka

He stated that there have been a lot of export incentives such as export expansion grant and development fund but yet there has not been significant progress because the micro economic environment has not been right.

The First Governor of Ondo State, Capt. Ita David Ikpeme

According to him ” In many aspects of our national life, there has been a lot of morion and no movement. He described the book as apt.

Sulieman Aleghe receiving his award from the celebrant

Thee Book Reviewer, Publisher, Business Day, Mr. Frank Aigbogun, noted that “the author offers almost free consultancy to those who will read this book”.

He noted that the book breaks down the export business and goes ahead to provide a list of products that could be exported while also providing potential markets for them.

Dehinde Harrison & James Michael Effiong

After the review, the book was formally launched by former Military Adminstrator of Lagos and Imo States, Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (Rtd). He was assisted by former Military Administrator of Ondo State, Group Captain David Ita Ikpeme (Rtd), Representative of the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba as well as Mr Bala and wife.

In his speech, Mr Yesufu thanked everyone for honouring him and urged the government to consider building a railway line that will link Sagamu and Apapa. This he believed will ease the Apapa-Oshodi gridlock. He then presented plaques to special guests in appreciation of their contribution to the ceremony.

Mrs. Yetunde Odejayi receiving an award on behalf of the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Her Excellency Idiat Oluranti Adebule

Among the dignitaries at the event were: Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Idiat Oluranti Adebule, who was represented by Mrs. Yetunde Odejayi, Dr. Reuben Abati, Hon. Jumoke Okoya-Thomas, Rt, Hon. Kola Adefemi, Mr. Lincoln Afolabi Ojo, Senator Ganiyu Solomon, Mr Dehinde Harrison, Rtn. Jide Akeredolu, Mrs. Tosin Alobo-Bakare, Prince Bisi Olatilo and Mr Bola Akingbade.

Ovation Magazine Editor, James Michael Effiong & Yes Magazine Publisher, Mr. Azuh Arinze

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.