Category: Entertainment

THE septugenarian behind Elizade Motors and Toyota Nigeria, Chief Micheal Adeojo, is not resting on his oars despite that old age is catching up with him.

The highly successful businessman is set to move into another business terrain-hiring private jets for commercial purpose.

The new business venture is coming after the successful completion of his Elizade University in his hometown, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State.

The Archbishop Vinning Memorial Church Cathedral, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, venue of the holy matrimony between Adeola Asa, a medical doctor, and former Miss Olufunmilade Odunayo, a banker, was lively.

Friends of the couple, well wishers and family members came from far and near to witness the wedding.

The bride and her groom looked resplendent their wedding attires. they were ushered into the church withy a processional hymn, Praise to the Lord Almighty.

Declaring the ceremony open, the Presiding Bishop of the Lagos West of the Anglican Communion, Bishop Ademola Ademowo, said marriage is a holy mystery in which a man and a woman become one flesh.

Afterwards, Bishop Ademowo declared the lovebird husband and wife after exchanging marital vows.

He prayed for them and the congregation. The couple and their parents signed the marriage certificate.

Then came the photogrph session. the couple posed for photographs with family members and guests.

The wedding train moved to 10 Degree Event Centre at Alausa Central District, Ikeja, Lagos for the reception.

The decor was breath-taking. The hall was transformed from the everyday hall to dream world. From the entrance of the hall were designs of voile with lightings spread across the over 1,000-seater hall. The bridal stage was decorated in brown and white.

Each table was designated for a different group or association.

It was an impressive wedding as many decked in their best fashionable wears and wore their dancing shoes.

The colour code, as indicated on the invitation card was ‘a touch of brown’, and guests turned out ravishing in their dressings. All had a touch of brown in their outfits.

Beautiful women dressed in red dinner gowns ushered the guests to their respective seats.

Many turned out in colourful Iro and Buba with brown matching headgear for the women with men wearing Sokoto and Buba and caps to match.

The master of ceremony and popular stand-up comedian, Tee A, had guests laughing gustily with his jokes. He dished out rib-cracking jokes on love and patience expected of a newly wedded couple. programme of events so well.

Guests entertainment was upped when King Sunny Ade took the band stand. He played many of his evergreen songs and some new ones,too.

Chairman on the occasion, The Asiwaju of Remo Kingdom, Solomon Onafowokan, congratulated the couple.

Nigerian weddings, Asiwaju Onafowokan said, are always to celebrate God’s grace.

He prayed for the couple to continue to demonstrate love and committment to their marital vows.

Lagos State Deputy Governor Mrs Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, who supervised the cutting of the cake, urged the couple to always show selfless love and understanding.

She said there are bound to be differences and challenges, but “God will always be there to see you through if you rely on Him always for grace and strength on the journey.”

For the couple, it was a dream come true.

Adeola described his wife as “pretty, caring and lovely.”

“She is God-fearing and humble. I love her for who she is; she is all in all for me,” he said.

Olufunmilade thanked God for giving her a “wonderful man” as husband.

The were enough delicacies and drinks for everyone. Guests took home several souvenirs.

The Abimbola Fashola Hall at Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State was decorated in green and gold.

It was the send-off for the Chief Nursing Officer, of the council Mrs Olufunke Olaleye.

She looked resplendent in green Iro and Buba with gold Ipele and matching head gear.

The celebrator, accompanied by her husband, Reverend Ola Olaleye, was ushered into the hall amid songs, by her colleagues who formed a big circle around her singing Oni lojo Ayo re (Today is your day of Joy).

Pastor Fadele preached the sermon and the Bible reading was taken from Galatians 6:7.

The cleric urged all to live a good life.

Little Miss Olufunmilayo Ategbero was called to mimic the celebrator’s lifestyle; she received praises for doing a good job.

Chief Nursing Officer Taiwo Balogun read the celebrator’s citation.

Shortly after, the chairperson on the occasion, Mrs Adenike Oluwo, thanked all present. She described the celebrator as a worthy woman and the best Apex she had ever worked with.

“She has been fantastic in every way, anytime she calls; I look forward to picking her calls because she is like a mother to me. She is soft spoken with humility and calmness,” she said.

The Head of Nursing Administration, Mrs Adekeye Adegboyega, described her as “a goal getter.”

“She is an active, devoted and committed woman. We thank God for her life and her contribution to nursing profession,” she said.

Revd Olaleye, who looked charming in a light green Agbada with green cap to match, described his wife as a wonderful woman and pillar of support.

“I’m not surprised today seeing all these people present and all the encomiums poured on her is nothing but the true fact because that is exactly who she is.

“I thank the Mushin (community) for making her shine, because Mushin brought out the best in her,” he said, while giving his wife a kiss on her cheek.

The Head of Nursing Administration, Mrs Toyin Odukoya, described Mrs. Olaleye as a woman of substance and passionate woman.

Mrs Odukoya said she is humble and down to earth.

“I always feel comfortable leaving the office for her because I know she is always in control. I so much appreciate and love her for whom she is. She has never disappointed me. She is retiring but she is not tired. She is a disciplinarian and a no nonsense woman, I can always count on her in all ramifications.”

Miss Ategbero, also described her as a great mentor.

“Under her tutelage, I have indeed gained a great pleasure of professionalism knowledge,” she said.

Mrs Olaleye was later led to the cake by her husband, her daughter and friends amidst songs. She was helped in the cutting of the two cakes decorated in green and gold by her husband.

Her first daughter, Mrs Oluwadamilola Ajadi, who works as a human resource manager at Tunnex Laboratory Engineering Limited, described her as a fabulous woman.

“I feel so happy for her, it has not been easy even from the beginning but thank God she is retiring today and I’m happy she is,” she prayed.

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For years, Alhaji Idi Mohammed Ankwa has been relating with foam manufacturing giant Vitafoam. Last week, he was honoured with the platinum award by the firm during a dinner/gala night to round off its 50th anniversary celebrations.

He beamed with smiles when he was presented with a brand new Volkswagen truck to aid his business. He was with his second wife and daughter.

For the Vitafoam family, the evening couldn’t have been any better. They took out time to relax.

It was also a day to reward many workers for their industry and enterprise. Many of them looked regal in their attires.

The colour code, as indicated on the invitation card was ‘a touch of orange’. Virutally, all the guests had a touch of orange in their wears.

There were beautiful ushers dressed in dinner gowns made from the customised ankara for Vitafoam at 50. The men wore fitted suits with orange tie and cosset, others were in native attires and orange caps. Some women wore iro and buba with orange gele. Others had a touch of the colour of the day on their wears.

The decor was breath-taking. The hall looked enchanting because of the exquisite decor. To the left and right of the Shell Hall were inscriptions of Vitafoam @ 50. They were made flashy and brighter with white lightening woven around the inscripted words. The stage was decorated with orange and white cloth. About 50 ‘V’ signs, made of cloth were on the wall of the stage.

Each member of the band was dressed in the Vitafoam at 50 ankara.

With the master of ceremony and popular stand-up comedian, Teju Jacob Oyelakin, aka Teju Babyface, there was never a dull moment. Not only did he dish out rib-cracking jokes, he anchored the programme so well that the evening did not last into the late night.

The Managing Director of Vitafoam, Mr Joel Ajiga said the dinner climaxed activities marking the firm’s 50th anniversary.

Thus, the night was of perfect relaxation and enjoyment.

The Chairman, Chief Sam Bolarinde, recalled that the company’s head office, located on Oba Akran, Ikeja, Lagos is always a beehive of activities.

On the dinner, Bolarinde enthused: “I will ensure that the gala is here for another 50 years.”

Mr Bolarinde bagged the lifetime of service award, and Dr Dele Makanjuola bagged the award for leadership and service.

For the quiz competition held for the Vitafoam staff, Mr K. Salawu of the Aba factory won the third price of an I Pad and cash. Cyril Tafuamen Oso of the Kano factory, second and Johnson Samuel of Lagos first.

Distributors that improved in terms of sales and distribution got plaques and others prizes. The bronze winner: a generator set; silver, double sided door fridge and the distributor with the highest turnover got the gold prize of a brand new pickup van.

President Jonathan praised the management of Vitafoam for having not left the country despite the difficult situation.

“Vitafoam is important to the economy. They did not lose faith to go to neighbouring countries of Ghana but stayed loyal to the Nigerian people when things were difficult. Viatfoam is truly a Nigerian manufacturing company that creates jobs and values to the economy with 700 direct employees. It is a six year consecutive award winner of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). With 20,000 shareholders, it has since 1978 paid dividends unfailingly. They have innovation and have met with all the standards of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria. With 100 per cent code of good governance in their company, it has for more than 50 years been exporting raw materials,” He said.

A happy Alhaji Anwkwa in response to his award said despite the security trends in the northern part of the country, he still stood firm and proved that the northern part of the country is and still remains a viable part of business in the country.

Notable attendees were President Goodluck Jonathan, represented by the Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr Olusegun Aganga; representative of the Director General of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, Dr Oscar Onyema; Mrs Tawa Peterside; Dr Sunny Kuku of EKO Hospital; the Managing Director of Vonofoam Mrs Titi Bakare; former president of the Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr Femi Deru; MD of Vitapaul Mr Oluwole Adisa; Dr Dele Makanjuola; Vitafoam’s technical Director Mr Taiwo Adeniyi and his Finance counterpart Mr Brass Ogbodi and Mrs Florence Seriki; former MD of Dunlop Plc, Mr Dabez Dawuyi; MD of Insight Communications, Mr Jimi Awosika and former MD of Mainstreet Bank, Mr Patrick Motu among others.

A Kano-based businessman, Chief Godwin Agbo has been installed as Life Patron of Nkanu Development Union (NDU), Kano branch. KOLADE ADEYEMI reports.

TYPICAL of Sabon Gari in Kano on a Sunday, people were trooping in and out of fun spots. The Ado Bayero Square, in the heart of the non-native enclave is a major sports and event centre.

In no time, many in gorgeous dresses started trooping into the square for the investiture of Chief Godwin Agbo as the Life Patron of Nkanu Development Union (NDU), Kano branch.

Agbo, born in Awkunanaw, Nkanu Local Government Area of Enugu State, joined the Nigerian Army in 1972 and served in the Electrical and Mechanical Department. In 1973, he was sent to Abeokuta for full military training, and later attended the Nigeria Army School in Yaba, Lagos, from where he graduated as an Army Engineer in 1977. He resigned from the military in 1978 and joined UAC Nigeria Ltd.

The celebrator was described by many as a man of the people. They were not disappointed, anyway, as they were treated to various dances by cultural groups. For many, the event provided the much-needed rest from the hustle and bustle of the week.

The atmosphere became charged when Chief Agbo, clad in full traditional attire, came in with his amiable wife, Mary-Rose.

It was all cheers, praises and drumming as he was welcomed into the arena.

According to the NDU branch President, Comrade Patrick Akaeme, Chief Agbo, the Chinyere Ugo 1 of Nkanu, was chosen as the Life Patron of NDU because of his outstanding leadership qualities and unparallelled contributions to the development of Nkanu and its people in Kano.

“The union in recognition of excellent service to our people, thought it wise to bestow such honour on a deserving member strictly on merit. Hence, its entrenchment in the union’s constitution in Article 6, Section 2B. This yielded its first fruits on August, 16 1992 when the late Chief Ferdinand Nwafor was unanimously appointed first Life Patron of the union,” Akaeme added.

He noted that, following all laid-down rules, Agbo was unanimously elected on November 19, 2011, to succeed the late Chief Nwafor who died on April 19, 2010.

Describing Agbo as an astute gentleman and philanthropist who reaches out to people without recourse to tribal or religious sentiment, Akaeme said “Agbo is one of the pioneer members of NDU and his role in the procurement of what is today known as Nkanu House remains indelible; and his financial, advice and other contributions made Nkanu the first community in Enugu State to have its own hall and among the first 10 Igbo communities to achieve same in Kano.

“At turbulent times, when some odds rear their heads in the union, aimed at disintegrating us, his fatherly advice and interventions were always the saving grace because he is a man respected by all and sundry.”

His Royal Highness, Igwe Boniface Ibekwe, Eze Ndigbo IV in Kano, who decorated Chief Agbo as the Life Patron of NDU, Kano, described the recipient as a man of honour and integrity.

“Chief Agbo is a man of integrity. He served in the cabinet of my predecessor, the late Chief Nnadi, Ezedioramma 111 of Ndigbo in Kano. He is also a member of my cabinet and one of the most respected elders in Igbo Community Kano. I praise the Nkanu community for honouring him and I want to urge other communities to look out for men of such caliber for honour and recognition,” Igwe Ibekwe said.

Hon. Nicodemus Nwobodo, a leading member of NDU described Chief Agbo as man of peace,.

“He is a father to many people here. We are proud of him. He is a man at home with his people. He is a man of integrity, very accommodating, and he is not quarrelsome. This is why we have decided to honour him,” he said.

The celebrator and his wife, Mary-Rose, was full of appreciation. This they showed to the mammoth crowd when they patiently went round the arena, accompanied with Nkanu cultural dance to greet all the groups that graced the occasion, including members of the Igwe-in-council, Igbo Community Association executive led by its President, Chief Chi Nwogu, executives of Enugu State Community, Enugu Youths Association, NDU Women Wing and the Christian community represented by Very Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Mbah.

Chief Agbo said he was mesmerised at the way his people, friends and well wishers turned out en masse to honour him.

His words: “You see, I am very happy with what is happening. I never knew people love and appreciate what I do this much; and I can only thank God for his mercies and opportunity given to me to touch people’s life in different ways. In fact, what I have witnessed today has further spurred me to render even more selfless service to the community and to humanity. I am really thrilled.”

His wife, Mary-Rose who is also the Matron of NDU Women Wing, said her family was happy at the honour given to the patriarch.

“Daddy is a father to all. We are not surprised he is being honoured because I know my husband as a man of the people. Our promise today is that we will continue to encourage him to render more help to the people and the community,” she said.

Adeola Asa, a medical practitioner and Olufunmilade Odunayo, a banker have been joined in holy matrimony at Archbishop Vinning Memorial Church Cathedral, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. ADEOLA OGUNLADE was there 

The Archbishop Vinning Memorial Church Cathedral, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, venue of the holy matrimony between Adeola Asa, a medical doctor, and former Miss Olufunmilade Odunayo, a banker, was lively.

Friends of the couple, well wishers and family members came from far and near to witness the wedding.

The bride and her groom looked resplendent their wedding attires. they were ushered into the church withy a processional hymn, Praise to the Lord Almighty.

Declaring the ceremony open, the Presiding Bishop of the Lagos West of the Anglican Communion, Bishop Ademola Ademowo, said marriage is a holy mystery in which a man and a woman become one flesh.

Afterwards, Bishop Ademowo declared the lovebird husband and wife after exchanging marital vows.

He prayed for them and the congregation. The couple and their parents signed the marriage certificate.

Then came the photogrph session. the couple posed for photographs with family members and guests.

The wedding train moved to 10 Degree Event Centre at Alausa Central District, Ikeja, Lagos for the reception.

The decor was breath-taking. The hall was transformed from the everyday hall to dream world. From the entrance of the hall were designs of voile with lightings spread across the over 1,000-seater hall. The bridal stage was decorated in brown and white.

Each table was designated for a different group or association.

It was an impressive wedding as many decked in their best fashionable wears and wore their dancing shoes.

The colour code, as indicated on the invitation card was ‘a touch of brown’, and guests turned out ravishing in their dressings. All had a touch of brown in their outfits.

Beautiful women dressed in red dinner gowns ushered the guests to their respective seats.

Many turned out in colourful Iro and Buba with brown matching headgear for the women with men wearing Sokoto and Buba and caps to match.

The master of ceremony and popular stand-up comedian, Tee A, had guests laughing gustily with his jokes. He dished out rib-cracking jokes on love and patience expected of a newly wedded couple. programme of events so well.

Guests entertainment was upped when King Sunny Ade took the band stand. He played many of his evergreen songs and some new ones,too.

Chairman on the occasion, The Asiwaju of Remo Kingdom, Solomon Onafowokan, congratulated the couple.

Nigerian weddings, Asiwaju Onafowokan said, are always to celebrate God’s grace.

He prayed for the couple to continue to demonstrate love and committment to their marital vows.

Lagos State Deputy Governor Mrs Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, who supervised the cutting of the cake, urged the couple to always show selfless love and understanding.

She said there are bound to be differences and challenges, but “God will always be there to see you through if you rely on Him always for grace and strength on the journey.”

For the couple, it was a dream come true.

Adeola described his wife as “pretty, caring and lovely.”

“She is God-fearing and humble. I love her for who she is; she is all in all for me,” he said.

Olufunmilade thanked God for giving her a “wonderful man” as husband.

The were enough delicacies and drinks for everyone. Guests took home several souvenirs.