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Top Nigerians, Friends Remember Ibidunni Ighodalo One Year After, in Lagos

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4 years ago

June 19, 2021

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By Eric Elezuo

The emotions and tears flowed freely just as memories came surging back as Ibidunni Ighodalo, the late Founder of Elizabeth R and wife of Trinity House pastor, Ituah Ighodalo, was remembered one year after her demise.

The highly emotional gathering had in attendance Ibidunni’s husband and two lovely children. The others included the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat and wife; Wife of Ogun State Governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, Senator Tolu Odebiyi, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, Venerable Tunde Fagbemi, Mr. Chike Ogeah, Dr. & Mrs. Kweku Tandor, Prince Adesegun Oniru, Mr. Foluso Adeagbo, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru and Princess Foluke Daniels.

The gathering, which was solely to give God glory for the life Ibidunni lived, was solemn, yet joyful, and held at the Trinity House, Zion Centre, Trinity Avenue, Victoria Island, Lagos.

In her opening prayers, Mrs. Titilayo Aboderin asked God for perfect rest for the departed, as well as more grace and fortitude for the family he left behind, to continue to bear her loss.

In his exhortation, Venerable Dipo Ajomale, extolled the virtues of Ibidunni and advised the family to continue to follow in his footsteps, adding that God will see them through in all their endeavours

In his remarks, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu noted that Ibidunni was a virtuous woman; very loving and caring, adding that she was a hard working woman, who loved God with all her heart and substance.

In his speech, Pastor Ighodalo remarked that his wife lived her life to serve God and humanity. He noted that they are not mourning, but celebrating her impactful life, which had remained a testimony to her immediate family, friends, colleagues and most homes in the country.

“There are some women, who will look at their children, and remember Ibidunni with love and admiration. That was the life she lived. We will continue to celebrate her,” he said.

Pastor Ibidunni Ighodalo died in the early hours of June 14, 2020. She was reputed to have ran a foundation saddled with the responsibility of putting smiles on the faces of couples through sponsorship of IVF treatment.

She was also the founder of ELIZABETH R, an indigenous event planning and management company, based in Lagos.

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Events

Adedapo Amoo Gives Dad Befitting Burial in Ogbomosho

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1 week 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

Events

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

Events

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.