Category: Social Circuit

AT just 27 years old, Precious Okechukwu Adaobi has made a rousing statement in the real estate sector. Aside from the obvious fact that the feats she has achieved in the sector are worth commending, her Hav’i-Lah Real Estate firm has set her several years away from her peers.

She is being praised for bridging the gap between the traditional real estate industry and the rise of the platform economy. From a young age, Precious portrayed a keen sense of entrepreneurism. With every new venture being more innovative than the last, she gained real-life experience through the implementation and execution of his risk-taking and thrill-seeking ideas.

With nimble steps she is consummating sales and achieving the company’s vision through completed and ongoing projects, creating opportunities for investors to partner with the company as homeowners and co-owners of ongoing projects, and investment through fintech.

She has strategically consolidated the activities of her Havi’i-Lah Real Estate firm across Nigeria, the entire West African sub-region, UAE, U.K, Canada, and the U.S., where it has delivered cutting-edge and competitive real estate solutions to its teeming clients at competitive prices.

LATE Nigerian politician, Kashamu Buruji might have passed on to the great beyond on August 8, 2020, he has left behind a hybrid in his son, Rasheed Kashamu. The activities of the 26-year-old Rasheed prove that he has come of age. Two years after the death of his billionaire dad, Rasheed, who is an alumnus of Brunel University and the University of Surrey, has proven that he’s ready to step into his dad’s shoes. Though he is quick to say he’s taking it one step at a time, Rasheed is fast worming his way into the hearts of politicians across Nigeria – most especially in Ogun State.

Rasheed has his eyes set on representing the people of Ijebu North Constituency 1 at the Ogun State House of Assembly come 2023. Though he was born in The Gambia, Rasheed’s closeness with his late father has seen him providing strategic support for the late Buruji’s political and philanthropic activities while remaining in the background.

While many wondered what his intentions were for getting into the murky waters of politics, Rasheed maintains that he intends to give effective and quality representation to the good people of Ijebu North Constituency 1. Those close to Rasheed say despite admitting his late dad’s infallibility, he misses his great energy, the act of selflessness towards others, and never say die attitude towards work and whatever he believes in.

Rasheed is quick to tell anyone that cares to listen that aside from his late dad being a huge man with steely resolve and frame, he was grossly misunderstood by many, who failed to admit that he was a man with a soft heart of gold.

WITH recent happenings in the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service LIRS, it’s obvious that someone is persistently after the person of Ayodele Subair, the executive chairman of the tax office. The person or persons are either gunning for Subair’s job as the indefatigable Lagos State tax man or all out to ruin and stain his integrity, which he has built over the last two decades.

Society Circuit has uncovered fresh facts to back Subair’s achievements and sterling qualities in the Lagos State tax office since his emergence.

Aside from having an unwavering commitment to staff welfare with a view to enhancing the capacity of its workforce to meet the demands of 21st-century taxation, the Subair-led LIRS administration’s success is driven by the adoption of strategies that are anchored on capacity-building for an inevitable workforce that enhances productivity.

Contrary to insinuations in some quarters that no promotion had been approved within the service in the past 10 years, a total of 3,608 staff had been promoted between 2017 to 2021 alone while a 70% increase was approved for staff from Assistant Revenue Manager and below, and a 50% increase for Revenue Manager and above.

Though sources disclosed that the agitation against the Subair-led administration was strictly about the promotional examination, many of the allegations have since been found to be untrue. One of his sins is the decision to introduce a computer-based test for promotion to enhance competence and merit while banishing nepotism and encouraging high-fliers within the system to grow.

Subair has continued to fly high with his intimidating resume and track record as a seasoned economist with vast knowledge in government and non-government organisations, banking, oil & gas exploration, insurance companies, trading concerns, multinational courier and logistics companies, securities companies, finance, investment, and leasing companies and manufacturing.

THAT Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Maureen Tamuno has projected Nigeria positively to the global map since being appointed in January 2021 is an understatement; the ambassador has shown that she is indeed a round peg in a round hole. And this has continued to steer honours her way in many folds.

Recently, the Rivers State-born diplomat won another award at the Leadership Excellence Awards organised by Igbere TV. She was awarded ‘Best Female Diplomat of the Year,’ at the award that took place at Transcorp Hilton Abuja. Although she was not available to personally receive the award due to her busy schedule, she was applauded by many at the award ceremony for her untiring, hard-work and diligence.

It is without a doubt that the diligent diplomat is a restless and hardworking woman, who ensures once she sets her mind on a project, she pursues it with gusto and determination. Since her appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari, the delectable diplomat has proven that she not only deserves the appointment but is the perfect embodiment of panache and progressive diplomacy.  She hit the ground running soon after her appointment and has been very diligent in her handling of the brief of the office with the practiced gait of a public functionary.

ALL is certainly unwell between Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and one of his aides, Senator Hosea Agboola, who is widely referred to as Alleluya.

Those who should know claim that the one-time chummy relationship that exists between Makinde and Agboola has gone sour, and has turned both politicians into two parallel lines that never meet. Though the cold war between the Governor and the Chairman, Advisory Council to the Governor, has been well kept away from the public, it is believed that both parties have been avoiding each other for some time now.

Further inquiry into the cold war between the two politicians revealed that Makinde and Agboola fell apart over who to pay obeisance and allegiance to between estranged PDP G5 and Atiku Abubakar.

While Agboola has stuck with Atiku, Makinde and three other governors have thrown their weight behind Gov Wike and against the choice of Atiku. Before now, Agboola was known as one of the closest aides to Makinde and it came as a huge surprise when he made his intention known with the declaration that he cannot work against Atiku.

The one-time Senator also hinged his reasons on a past relationship and party progress as he has always been one of the pointsmen for Atiku in the South West. Though some schools of thought believe Agboola’s cold war with the governor could cause some setbacks to his second-term campaign, others believe Agboola’s fallout with Makinde is good riddance.

HAKEEM Alobo-Bakare, a socialite, businessman, and politician is not your run-of-the-mill businessman. As a matter of fact, he has remained an inspiration to many, as he has his hands in many sectors of the economy. The Lagosian and highly connected individual is also one of the country’s silent moneybags, who wields influence amongst the high and mighty but prefers to be behind the scene. Though Alobo-Bakare has successfully etched his name in the sand of times, he’s the type who makes no noise about his success. A trip to his Ikoyi home in Lagos would attest to how individuals, associates, and politicians besiege the luxurious abode seeking one favour or the other. For his contributions and achievements, two tradi tional rulers have put it upon themselves to confer two chieftaincy titles on him come January 2023. This, according to those who should know, is in recognition of his outstanding success in business and in appreciation of his valuable contributions through unselfish public service for the benefit and welfare of humanity and his contribution to communities.

He is billed to be installed as the Otunba Bobajiro of Jogaland by His Royal Highness Oba (Dr.) Adeyemi Adekeye and would also be conferred with the title of Bashorun of Orile Igbon by Oba of Orile-Igbon Oba Francis Olushola Alao.

SEGUN Abolaji, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Leisure Courts is a man that started with nothing and has become one of the most sought-after men in the real estate world.

Over the years, Abolaji has proven not to have forgotten his Ikirun roots as he keeps going back to his people to empower, provide employment opportunities and support the indigents to the best of his finances and abilities. Owing to his philanthropic gestures, many of his kinsmen in Ikirun, Osun State have prevailed on him to take up a political portfolio or ambition but Abolaji has consistently declined the offer. Rather, he insists that all his philanthropic gestures are his way of thanking God for his mercies and blessings. He does this to give back to his society and also uses that to appreciate God for his kindness over his life.

A certified builder, safety expert, and environmentalist, Abolaji says his ability to put smiles on people’s faces necessitated the growth and exploits of the Leisure Courts in Abuja and its environs in the past decade.

THAT Nigerian business and banking mogul Tony Elumelu is wealthy or has continued to make informed and concise business decisions which have in turn given rise to his wealth base is neither a piece of news nor an untold tale.

However, what many that do not have a close relationship with this ‘Baba Ibeji’ is his knack for keeping fit. Those close to Elumelu would readily tell you that he doesn’t joke with his fitness, the same way he doesn’t joke with United Bank of Africa, Heirs Holdings, Heirs Insurance, Transcop Holdings, Tony Elumelu Foundation, and other investments cum business interests with his name on it.

According to whisperers at his homestead, his fitness routine, which can be slightly tedious at times, has become one of the things he does every morning before stepping out.

Sources even confirmed that some of Elumelu’s aides would jokingly throw jabs at him saying he doesn’t want to look his age. His boyishly handsome gait continues to ooze anytime he steps out in casual, corporate, or traditional wear.

At 59, Elumelu would easily go on a sparring spree with a 26-year-old without losing breath. When asked about his religious fitness routine, the jovial Elumelu would readily tell you that health is wealth.

GOVERNOR of Niger State, Abubakar Bello, and his siblings have concluded plans to roll out drums for retired Col. Sanni Bello as he turns 80 on November 27, 2022.

Though the awaiting Octogenarian does not believe in elaborate birthday celebrations, his children are going all out to make his 80th memorable and colourful. To fulfill his philanthropic ways, his children led by Governor Bello have rolled out a list of activities to mark the moneybags and influential Nigerian statesmen.

The 80th birthday celebrations kicked off on November 6 with an event themed: ‘A Platinum Pillar @ 80’ at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. The event served as the launch of a book written by Ahmed Tanko on Sanni Bello entitled: ‘An Inspirational Leader.’ Those in attendance include: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, top politicians, captains of industry, and several socialites.

Following the book launch in honour of Bello, other activities will resume on November 19, when the octogenarian will commission an International ICT Centre at KM2 Sokoto-Yauri Road, Usubu in his hometown Kotangora, Niger State before the grand finale of the event on November 27, when the Bellos will be celebrating the family’s patriarch in what promises to be a memorable event that would have dignitaries from everywhere in Nigeria as well as friends, family, and business associates in attendance.

Dr. Stephen Akintayo, Founder and Group Managing Director of Gtext Holdings, has had another feather added to his cap of achievements.

This time, the Global Wealth Festival convener was honoured with an award at the Titans of Africa Golden Edition Awards in far away, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The leading investment coach was honoured alongside the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ọjájá II), and other African icons.

Akintayo who runs Gtext Holdings, a conglomerate with offices across four continents has in the last decade recorded strides in real estate, agriculture, media production, digital marketing, e-commerce, logistics, investment, and advisory consulting.