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  • Chuddy K at loggerheads with client

    Chuddy K at loggerheads with client

    GAGA Crazy crooner, Chuddy K is currently at loggerheads with a client of his who claims the husky voiced singer refused to perform at his event after he was duly paid his performance fee.

    According to information gathered, the singer was contacted for a show last week Saturday, May 18, at Corona School, Gbagada by an event company, Concept Eventpro. The musician through a phone call instructed the company to pay the sum of N700, 000. 00 to his management company, SQN Media Entertainment and N500, 000 was paid into the management company account as instructed with the agreement that the balance of 200, 000 will be paid cash at the venue of the show and this was agreed by the both parties.

    But to the consternation of the organisers of the event, the artiste failed to perform at the show thereby failing to honour his side of the bargain.

    Fatai Balogun boss of Concept Eventpro explained that it was shocking when Chuddy K sent a Blackberry Message him on the day of the show that he will not honour the show because he has changed his management company on Friday May 17, a day before the event.

    “I was shocked to read the message Chuddy K sent saying I should pay more money into his account before he could perform at our show. I told him that was not my own business because he was the one who introduced SQN to me as his management company and ask me to pay into their account, so he should settled whatever problem he has with them. But upon this he never showed up and SQN has refused to refund our money” Fatai Balogun said.

    A call was put through to Chuddy K before this story was filed in to state his own part of the story but his cell number was unavailable.

  • Mercy Johnson grateful to fans

    Mercy Johnson grateful to fans

    THIS month, star actress Mercy Johnson resumes work; she is back on location with director and producer, Elvis Chucks. This is MJ’s first job after giving birth in Deceamber.

    “I want to say thank you to the fans, friends, colleagues and producers who were there for me. Many of them proved to be friends on and off work. Many adjusted their schedules for me and sent in their greetings during the child dedication. I resumed work this week with grateful heart and understanding that I am here because God through the help of people made it possible.

    Or how could I explain the overwhelming votes I got at AMVCA despite been away and inactivity on social media? How could I explain the numbers of producers and scripts waiting for my return? How could I explain the overwhelming love and gifts while I was away? I am very grateful and here to say a big thank you to everyone who played a role and those who as much as had good wishes in their hearts. Thank you and God bless you”.

    In the past months of Mercy’s ‘absence’ she gave birth to her first child, Purity, moved into a new mansion with her husband, Prince and won the Best Actress in comedy at the maiden edition of Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA).

    Work-wise, she has continued to generate interest as many producers and a couple of corporate organization are in discussion with her for movies and other business. She’s returning on the heels of the record set by Dumebi, the dirty girl, the enviable record of being the highest selling.

    She started acting in 2003 with The Maid. She’s been touted to be one of the few method actors around by respected movie director, Lancelot Odua Imasuen.

  • Project Fame West Africa returns with 6th Season

    Project Fame West Africa returns with 6th Season

    THE annual MTN Project Fame West Africa is back for a sixth straight season. The Award winning music talent discovery and grooming competition will commence auditions on May 25th till June 29 across 4 West African countries- Sierra Leone, Ghana, Liberia and Nigeria.

    This year, thousands of young talents will fight to get into the prestigious Project Fame Academy, where wannabe superstars are tutored by the best in the music and entertainment industry.

    Previous superstars that have graduated from the ‘Project Fame Academy’ include Iyanya Mbuk, Mike Anyasodo, Kesse Frimpong and Chidinma Ekile who won the Best Female Act (West Africa) of the prestigious Kora Award in 2012.

    In addition, 3 outstanding music concerts will be held in Benin-City (June 7), Calabar (June 21) and Lagos (June 28) to showcase Project Fame superstars alongside other Fame Academy alumni.

  • NAETO C bids bye to Storm 360

    NAETO C bids bye to Storm 360

    RAPPER Naetochukwu Chikwe popularly known as Naeto C has ended his romance with Storm Records. Sources squealed that the rapper plans to launch his WKG/Cerious Music label in the coming months.

    Naeto’s exit from Storm 360 seems to have left no sour grapes as the rapper left by mutual consent though both parties have been very silent about the issue. As a matter of fact, Storm Records insist that the rapper is still signed with them.

    One of the label’s directors Tola Odunsi admits that Naeto has had his own record label Cerious Music for a while but is still with Storm.

    ‘Naeto has had his record label for a while at least 3 years it’s called Cerious Music his music is being pushed as a joint venture btw storm 360 and Cerious Music. Nothing has changed’, Odunsi responded to our enquiry via E-mail.

    Naeto C’s profile is still active on the Storm Records official website but then again, we can’t take that seriously as General Pype (an artiste who has since parted ways with the label) also has his profile on the website.

    An inside source however says Naeto has indeed left and his upcoming project will not be released under the Storm Records imprint. One insider said: ‘It is true Naeto started Cerious Music a few years back but the launch of his new outfit WKG (meaning White Kaftan Gang) will see him act fully as an independent artiste.’

  • Chris Attoh throws door open for ladies’

    Chris Attoh throws door open for ladies’

    CALL him a ladies’ man and you won’t be caughat blabbing. Ebony Ghanaian actor and Tinsel hunky star Chris Attoh, who added a year on May 7, has thrown open his VIP birthday bash, free for all tomorrow night, Sunday 26th May at Cokobar London Bank where it holds. Guess its payback time from Chris who has always enjoyed the attention of ladies across the continent; whether it’s for his looks, when he’s acting or just about anything!

    For the actor who ranks top in the league of Ghanaian’s sexist man alive, the ladies will be falling over their heads to make a statement at his VIP birthday bash as they did when they took to the social media last Friday to make sure it was a memorable day for him.

    Chris’s fame continues to soar; he posted a Bentley Car gift on his Instagram to mark his birthday. With a birthday gift like this, the shindig will undoubtedly meet its billing.

    Guys if you must be at this party, you’d better be holding your wallets! Because Chris isn’t opening his door free for you, sorry!

  • Mikel Obi’s music label changes gear

    Mikel Obi’s music label changes gear

    AFTER little or nothing has been heard about MMM Records ever since it came on stream last year, the outfit run by Run by Patrick Tochukwu Obi a.k.a Edgar, MMM Recordz, has changed its gear and has berthed with the music company’s official anthem, MMM Gang Anthem.

    The music company which houses next rated artistes such as Edgar, Kido, Charass, Mr Jay and NO2 recently composed the song rendered by the five artistes and the song already has a video that was shot by Clarence Peters.

    While the chairman of MMM Records, Chelsea FC and Super Eagles midfielder, John Mikel Obi sits back to watch his artistes grow, artistes on the record label are currently working on their solo projects expected to be released before the end of the year.

    Meanwhile Edgar, who is in-charge of the day to day activities of the record label, is known to have developed his passion for music right from a very tender age even though football looked promising.

    With three singles produced by Gospel on the beat, NO2 and Sahara productions, the lead act on the record label maintains that MMM Records and its soldiers are certain to re-write the history of music in the country and beyond.

  • Demonstrative Speech

    While checking out some materials on the different types of speeches, I came across the demonstrative speech. Demonstrative speech was defined (in those materials) as a speech that is similar to an informative speech, but which goes further to illustrate how to do something. I thought about this definition for a while and then arrived at my own conclusion that demonstration can be a part of any of the five major speeches I mentioned some weeks ago; informative speech, persuasive speech, entertaining speech, technical speech and brief remark. Hence, it may not be necessary to put it in a class of its own.

    The WordWeb Dictionary defines demonstration as a show or display. The dictionary also defines it as the act of presenting something to sight or view. Ok, I agree that not all speeches possess enough show or display to fall into this category, but then, that is simply the speaker’s choice. If we see demonstration as a step-by-step execution of a project before an audience so that the process can be learnt, we may be working by a very narrow view of the term. But if we see demonstration as also meaning illustration, then we will see that any topic can be illustrated, thus demonstrated.

    Demonstration is one of the major strategies I recommend for any major presentation, particularly if it is a relatively long one. This will help to sustain the attention of the audience as well as ensure that your listeners get the gist of the presentation. There are, of course, several types of demonstrations in relation to public speaking. However, we shall limit ourselves to four:

    •Physical Demonstration: this is the type of demonstration that makes use of the speaker’s body as its instrument of attraction. What I mean here is that the speaker makes use of body moments and gesticulations to pass across the message. I’m sure you are familiar with this type of demonstration. This is actually one of the most natural ways of demonstrating (if used effectively) because it flows with the information being passed across. Imagine a speaker delivering a career talk on carpentry. You may find such a person demonstrating the use of a hammer, saw, etc while the audience watch and imagine what the experience would be like. There are some speakers who exude such charisma that they find it difficult to stand at a spot while speaking. Such speakers tend to demonstrate their speech with their actions. It is, however, noteworthy that not all speakers move around while speaking and not all of them demonstrate or gesticulate conspicuously. This does not suggest that they will be interesting or boring. A lot of times, it depends on personal techniques and how you apply them.

    •Mechanical Demonstration: this simply refers to the type of demonstration that takes the audience through the stages of developing something. It may require the use of tools and devices or it may simply involve the application of principles or techniques in designing something. Whatever be the case, the idea here is that the audience is not only supposed to become enlightened about something, skill must also be acquired. Speeches in this category may include how to build a website, how to trade online, how to produce a movie, how to sing or dance, etc. Let’s just say that most of the “How to do” speeches fall into this category.

    •Dramatic Demonstration: this is an interesting one that you may not see all the time. The speaker introduces some dramatic elements into the speech so as to paint a graphic picture in the minds of the audience. Sometime ago, I made a presentation on peer pressure and self identity. To make my point clear to my audience, I asked for five male volunteers to step up to the podium. They were asked to stand shoulder-to-shoulder and sway from side to side. After keeping up the motion for a while, I asked the person in the middle to stand still while the two on both sides continue the movement. What we discovered was that no matter how much he tried, the forces on both sides were too great for him to stand. My point was that an individual cannot remain in a group and expect to be different. If he really wants to be different, he must step out from among them. In the midst of all the laughter and excitement, they got the point.

    •Technical Demonstration: in this type of demonstration, the speaker makes use of technical aids to pass across the message. Demonstrations can be done using multi-media such as projector to illustrate the speech. Power Point presentations can also be used. A speaker may also choose to use a white board and marker. What matters is for technical aids to be used.

    One way or the other, we get to demonstrate our speeches. Whether we make use of some of the ones presented above or other ones, the most important thing to keep in mind is that the demonstration must complement the speech and not obstruct it. Everything must work together to help you achieve your ultimate goal, which is to communicate.

  • Farewell to ‘ father in a million’

    Farewell to ‘ father in a million’

    The remains of Chief Michael Obayemi, father-in-law of former Military Governor of Lagos State Brig-Gen Raji Rasaki, have been interred in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, writes SULAIMAN SALAWUDEEN.

    The late Chief Michael Obayemi, father-in-law of former Military Governor of Lagos State, Brig-Gen Raji Rasaki, was as great in death as he was in life.

    Chief Obayemi, member of the defunct National Party of Nigeria (NPN) in the Second Republic and a successful businessman, died on December 3, last year at 97.

    His remains, in a transparent casket, were brought into Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, in a chartered airbus which landed in Christ’s School field penultimate Thursday for lying-in-state.

    The remains, laid in state for a whole day.

    On Friday, the remains of Obayemi were moved into St. Andrews Anglican Church, Okeila, in a silver coated casket for a church service. The interment soon followed at a mausoleum specially built for him inside Obayemi Estate in Adebayo area of Ado-Ekiti.

    The deceased’s four widows, Felicia, Victoria, Rachael and Juliana Obayemi, sat on special chairs. They looked reserved and withdrawn. Clearly, in their late 80s and early 90s, they wore a uniformed Iro and Buba made of striped Aso-Ofi.

    His children over 20 grandchildren and great grandchildren, filed out in traditional dresses. They looked resplendent and beaming smiles. They were led by the eldest daughter, Evang. Ibiwumi Ebun, who with three other immediate siblings, including Chief Julius Abiodun Obayemi, Mrs. Funmilayo Ajibike and Fatima Raji-Rasaki sat on the last row of chairs next to their mothers during the service. They were also dressed in same striped Aso-Ofi.

    As early as 10 am, the church had become filled up, with legion of dignitaries and extended family members, including political and business associates of the deceased.

    Amid songs by the choir and exchanges of pleasantries, the cleric, Rt. Rev. Christopher Omotunde, Anglican Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, mounted the podium and offered a message which extolled the virtues of the deceased and condemned the greed and violence which, according to him had become prevalent in the society lately.

    Rev. Omotunde urged political leaders to observe limits in material acquisition, saying “life is a zero sum game, vanity upon vanity, all equals vanity.”

    According to him, “what enduresin life are legacies of selflessness, patriotism, and commitment to humanity in all regards.”

    Omotunde recalled the times of Chief Obayemi, the Baba Ijo of St. Andrews Anglican Church, Ado-Ekiti, noting: “he forgave all his political adversaries and eventually triumphed over them all. He died an accomplished man at a ripe old age.”

    “Baba Obayemi had his properties destroyed and vandalised during a political turmoil here in the town and he had to relocate to Iyin-Ekiti. When the then Vicar, Bishop Awelewa Adebiyi, came here and heard of his great and noble deeds, he went to Iyin-Ekiti to meet him.

    “After much persuasion, Baba agreed to come back to Ado-Ekiti and rebuilt his properties. Funny enough, most of the people indicted by the police in the destruction of his properties were from this church.

    “As a godly person, Chief Obayemi agreed that the matter be withdrawn from the court and he forgave those indicted and that did not stop him from continuing his support for the church and the people,” he said.

    The reception held at the Christ’s School field was no less intimidating with about seven gigantic canopies each occupying a minimum of 1,000 guests.

    The itinerant drummers were on hand to make quick fortune, singing praises and doing funny stunts with the drums. The Juju music maestro, King Sunny Ade, was also on hand to tickle the ears with his Juju music, drawing his hosts, Fatimo and her husband, Brig-General Rasaki to the dance floor.

    Chief Obayemi’s first child, Ibiwumi, described him as “a father in a million, one who cherished his children more than gold and silver, a father who doesn’t like being cheated and would not cheat anyone.

    Hon Raji-Rasaki recounted how she went “blank” on being told to write a tribute, saying this was “not because I did not have anything to say but the harsh reality of his being gone hit me and it hit me real hard.”

    She said: “Dad, it was your love which kept me going in those bleak times that seemed really bad. You always had an answer to every question I had, the right word for every doubt and the perfect solution to every challenging situation.”

    The deceased’s first son, Abiodun, described him as “an icon and rare among men. Your life and times would remain an enviable case study and a good research material for the questing academic.”

    In an attendance at the reception were the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Abdul-Azeez Arisekola-Alao; Chief Lateef Oyelade; Akogun Lekan Alabi; Alhaji Muibi Akanbi Yusuf; Former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Alhaji Hazeem Gbolarumi; Dr Rauf Masa, Ibadan tyre dealer, Alhaji Lamidi Ajadi and Hon Kabiru Adesokan.

    There were former Military Administrator of Ogun, Ondo and Ekiti States, Rear Admiral Joseph Olaseinde; Rear Admiral Abiodun Olukoya; Commodore Kayode Olofinmoyin, Navy Capt. Atanda Yusuf, former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, his deputy, Mrs. Biodun Olujimi; Wife of former Oyo State Governor Alhaja Mutiat Ladoja and former ace broadcaster, Mrs Ronke Tanko Ayuba.

    Others were the Senate’s Chief Whip, Senator Hosea Agboola; Senator Grace Bent; former speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Moruf Atilola; former secretary to the Oyo State government, Alhaji Sarafadeen Abiodun Ali; former commissioners in Lagos and Oyo states, Architect Kayode Alison and Dr. Olu Alabi.

  • All hail the new chiefs

    All hail the new chiefs

    Governor Abiola Ajimobi and his wife Florence, were on Saturday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, installed as the Aare Atunluse and Yeye Aare Atunluse of Ibadanland by the Olubadan, Oba Samuel Odulana. Dignitaries thronged the ancient city to share in the joy of the day with them, report BISI OLADELE and TAYO JOHNSON.

    The crowd at the palace and the stadium was huge. The palace was the first port of call for Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi and his wife, Florence who were installed as Aare Atunluse and Yeye Aare Atunluse of Ibadan by the Olubadan, Oba Samuel Odulana, last Saturday.

    It was unique honour because the Olubadan rarely confers chieftancy titles on people, particularly politicians.

    By 9am, there were telltale signs of the ceremony. At the popular Iwo Road interchange, police and other security personnel and YES-O cadets lined both sides of the road leading to the palace where the Ajimobis were installed.

    Members of the Olubadan-In-Council; members of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), security personnel and journalists arrived to avoid rush.

    The first guest to arrive at the palace was Senator Oluremi Tinubu and the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Monsurat Sunmonu who donned ankara uniform bearing the honourees portraits. They were received by some members of the Olubadan-in-Council and the CCII leaders including Chief Bayo Oyero and Alhaji Gboyega Arulogun.

    They were later joined by Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola and some traditional rulers such as the Olugbon of Ile-Igbon, Oba Adegboyega Osunbade and the Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Ganiyu Oloogunebi; Senator Ayoade Adeseun and other members of the National Assembly from the state who also wore the ankara uniform.

    The street leading to the palace was agog with itinerant drummers, trumpeters, acrobats and others. Residents filled both sides of the road watching as dignitaries arrived in posh cars.

    At 11:25 am, the governor and his wife arrived into the warm embrace of guests and well-wishers.

    The accolades of: “Action Governor. Action Governor. Atunluse” rent the air.

    Decked in Yoruba traditional wear, Sanyan, with a brown cap to match, Ajimobi and his wife, who also donned the same attire with a white top and Sanyan headgear to match, were received by Prince Gbade Lana, on behalf of the monarch.

    They came with the National Chairman of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Chief Bisi Akande, who donned a white agbada.

    The ceremony began in earnest and within 40 minutes, Ajimobi and his wife became the Aare Atunluse and Yeye Aare Atunluse of Ibadanland. They were also presented their certificates.

    While performing the installation on behalf of his father, Prof. Femi Lana said the governor was honoured for transforming the state.

    In his acceptance speech, Ajimobi described the Olubadan as a highly revered and principled monarch who would not confer chieftaincy title on anybody who did not deserve it, no matter the person’s status.

    He said he was proud of the Olubadan pointing out that he had been offered several chieftaincy titles which he turned down.

    The Aare Atunluse said: “I have no choice than to accept this honour, coming from the highly revered royal father – Olubadan. I know that he doesn’t just dole out chieftaincy titles anyhow. He is a man of no mean achievement and he is highly principled. He has done us, the sons and daughters of Ibadanland proud. I am, therefore, very pleased with this.”

    Mrs Ajimobi said the recognition would make her and her husband work harder.

    “I really appreciate the Olubadan for honouring us,” she said.

    The celebration train moved to Liberty Stadium where guests were entertained by Evangelist Ebenezer Obey and King Wasiu Ayinde.

    The venue of the reception was decorated in yellow and maroon which are colours of the state’s logo.

    Ushers dressed in native attires directed guests to their seats.

    Royal Spices, a caterer ensured that the food and drinks were in steady supply.

    Former Governor of Ogun State Chief Olusegun Osoba said Ajimobi deserved the honour because in less than two years, he has made landmark achievements in Oyo State.

    “Transformation is boldly written in all nooks and crannies of the state and this shows that he is a visionary leader who wants to reposition the state,” Osoba said.

    Chief Adeniyi Akintola (SAN) said: “Ajimobi has been doing a wonderful job in Oyo State and I hope he will not be distracted by the criticism of the opposition party. There is peace in Ibadan now and that alone is something we should celebrate in the history of this state. The last time we witnessed this type of transformation in this state was during the era of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Maj-Gen David Jemibewon. Ajimobi deserves to be praised, it is not about politics but people need to have a rethink and support this wind of change blowing in Oyo State.

    Senator Tinubu said: “I believe that this title given to him will act as an incentive for him to do more and we can only wish and pray for good health for him and long life to do more for this state. I urge the people of this state to be patient and to be supportive and embrace all the projects that the governor is putting in place for the state. We thank them for their cooperation, because without their cooperation he would not have done this much and we want their continued support so that he can do more.”

    At the reception were Edo State Governor Adams Oshihomole; his Osun and Ekiti state counterparts Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and Dr Kayode Fayemi.

    Others included an ACN leader and former Minister of Foreign Affairs Chief Tom Ikimi; Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos; the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, AbdulAzeez Arisekola-Alao and former governor of Oyo State, Dr Omololu Olunloyo.

    Governors of Kano, Niger, Cross River, Plateau and Ogun states were represented.

    Also there were National Assembly men from Oyo State, including Hon Abiodun Awoleye; members of the Oyo State Executive Council led by the Deputy Governor Chief Moses Alake-Adeyemo.

    Members of the Oyo State House of Assembly, ACN State Chairman, Chief Akin Oke and top civil servants also graced the occasion.

  • Reward for selfless service

    Reward for selfless service

    The Kosofe Local Government chapter of the League of Chief Imams and Ulamau installed new Islamic chiefs last Saturday at Agape Place, Kosofe, Lagos. WALE AJETUNMOBI and BUKUNMI OGUNDARE report.

     

    Araromi Gbagada in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State last Saturday was a beehive of activities. The area’s League of Imams and Ulamau held its maiden Installation of Islamic Chiefs and Awards.

    By 10am, the average-size hall of the Agape Place, the venue of the event has been filled with guests, who were clad in various attires.

    The Oloworo of Oworonshoki, Oba Bashiru Oloruntoyin Solihu, added a royal touch to the ceremony when he walked majestically into hall with his chiefs and subjects, beaming smiles in his white regalia.

    Leading the pack of the new Islamic chiefs is the Deputy Chairman of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Alhaji Safiriyu Abiodun Sunmola, who was installed as the Baba Adinni of Kosofe.

    Other recipients included Alhaji Muftau Ayinla – Asiwaju Adinni; Alhaji Muftau Ayinde Fashola – Otun Baba Adinni; Alhaji Musliudeen Aigoro – Otun Aare Adinni; Alhaja Muheebah Osifeso – Iya Adinni; Alhaja Hassanat Shobayo – Ameeratu-l-Muslimat; and Alhaja Bushirat Balogun – Arowosadinni.

    Also, an ACN stalwart, Alhaji Busura Alebiosu and his wife Alhaja Hairat, were given awards of recognition with Alhaji Safiriyu Oladepo, a shipping magnate, and Alhaja Basirat Akinsanya, a politician.

    General Secretary of the League Imam Sherif Idris congratulated the awardees.

    The award, Idris said, was meant to galvanise a generation of faithful that would play active roles in all fields of human endeavour.

    Islam, he said, is not averse to any legitimate means of livelihood, but cautioned Muslims that their material acquisition must not make them derail from the path of the Almighty Allah.

    Lagos State Governor Mr Babatunde Fashola who was represented by his Special Assistant, Alhaji Hakeem Kosoko, noted that the responsibilities placed on the shoulders of the beneficiaries were enormous, urging them to live exemplary lives according to the Sunnah (examples) of Prophet Mohammad.

    He urged parents to inculcate religious teachings in their wards warning the youths against thuggery and hooliganism.

    Pa Sunmola, whose philanthrophy him the honour, thanked the League for selecting him, promising to do more to uplift the poor. He told the Imams to get a parcel of land for him to build a six block of classrooms for indigent students in Kosofe.

    Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, promised to build four block of classrooms in addition to the six promised by Sunmola.

    Accompanying Sunmola to receive the turban were Senator. Gbenga Ashafa; Hon. Sikiru Osinowo, Chairman of Kosofe Local Government Area, Hon. Mikail Sofola, his predecessor, Hon. Tunde Braimo and chairmen of Agboyi-Ketu and Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Areas (LCDA), Hon. Monsuru Durosinmi and Hon. Abdulfatai Oyesanya respectively.

    Also in attendance were Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, represented by the Secretary to Osun State Government, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti; former Lagos Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Titles, Prince Rotimi Agunsoye, chairman of Surulere Local Government, Hon. Tajudeen Ajide, chairman, Remonic Manufacturing Company, Alhaji Mutalib Ogunnoiki among others.