Category: Society

Omega Fire Ministries Senior Pastor and General Overseer, Apostle Johnson Suleman is currently paying the price for being famous. Even though he might not like his name being enmeshed in controversies, but uneasy they say lies the head that wears the crown.

With the position he occupies, his name becomes a reccurring decimal over the past years. The televangelist has often told those who care to listen that he is on a mission and every attempt to distract him from accomplishing the mission would attract the wrath of his creator. Over the years, he has severally been linked to having affairs with several actresses, but every pull him down syndrome by detratctor, he has returned stronger like the proverbial ram that moves back during a fight to get more power. While many linked to him have openly debunked the lingering rumour, some deliberately kept mute to allow the issue fizzle out as they are tired of arguing with a faceless rumour monger. During a crusade in Delta State, The Edo-born clergy set the record straight that he is ready to be dragged and he remained unperturbed and will stand his ground and refused to be intimidated by anyone who wants to divide his ministry.

Like the fabled Roman goddess of kindness misericordia, Iyalaje Oodua, Princess Dr. Toyin Kolade believes kindness is a choice and for her, it’s a way of life she has chosen since her formative years.

She has made a vow to her creator to keep touching lives regardless of the situation that surrounds it. Any time situation warrants her to halt her good deeds, the advice of her late mother Madam Comfort known as Iya Aladura, who taught her the art of generosity, keeps recurring in her mind.

For those who are not aware that the Managing Director, Fisolak Global Resources, Fisolak Royal Furniture, and Arikay Oil and Gas does not court unnecessary media attention but her kind gestures and uncommon generosity keeps finding their way into public space.

The spiritual head of the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and commerce is not just your regular socialite, she is one of the few billionaires who does not discriminate and also throws the doors of her house wide open to the downtrodden. So when it’s time for all sundry to celebrate her, they go the extra mile to do so.

On July 13, the astute businesswoman and her husband Kayode Kolade converged with business associates, royal fathers, friends, and family to felicitate her on her birthday at the Marriott Hotel GRA, Ikeja.

The classy buffet birthday soiree had singer Laolu Gbenjo on the bandstand while DJ Neptune ensured guests were thrilled with music both old and new school.

The host of the night, Gbenga Adeyinka 1st, also cracked the audience’s ribs with jokes as he took them on a smooth sail experience with his spontaneous nature.

If Grass to Grace story needs an apt definition, the success story of Gabriel Ogbechie, the founder and Group Managing Director of Rainoil Limited will be captured.

He is the epitome of grace and his will to succeed in his chosen field. His success story is an inspiring one that if well-knitted will make a best-selling biopic with intrigues, heartbreaks, and the final breakthrough which will motivate generations yet unborn and entrepreneurs who wish to set their path in the murky waters of entrepreneurship.

When Rainoil was floated in 1997, it started with a leased station in Ipetu-Ijesha Osun state.

While his detractors thought his dreams to loom large in the oil and gas sector will come to an abrupt halt, the graduate of Production Engineering from the University of Benin showed his dexterity as he transformed his pain into gain as the downstream oil and gas flagship now has a presence in over 26 states with over 130 stations across the country and still counting.

In a bid to deepen the Liquefied Petroleum Gas LPG terrain, Rain Oil launched an ultramodern 800MT Storage facility in Ijegun Lagos to meet the teeming demands of gas users across the country.

Many who witness the astronomic rise of Rain Oil marveled at how the brand was able to fly high the business to attain enviable height. They are quick to forget that quality drive, doggedness, sincerity of purpose, dreams, passion, prayers, and foresight of Ogbechie engineered the success of the brand.

With almost three decades of cognate experience in the Nigerian oil and gas industry, Gabriel began his career as a factory engineer between 1989 and 1991 and subsequently joined Pricewaterhouse Coopers,  a leading firm of Chartered Accountants and Management Consultants.

He spent four years at Ascon Oil, heading the Sales and Operations Unit.

In a bid to celebrate his wins, he and his team decided to celebrate Rainoil at 25 anniversary with a series of activities. The company rewarded loyal customers with goodies at their gas stations across the country, played a novelty match with Eterna, a special thanksgiving service, and a gala night with Kizz Daniel entertaining guests at the Eko Hotels and Suites.

Prince Ifalade Ajasa Oyekan has royal blue blood running through his veins.

Just like his father, the immediate past highly revered Oba of Lagos Adeyinka Oyekan, Prince Oyekan is always diligent in his dealings and loves to leave delible footprints for the sake of posterity.

Over the years, Ifalade deviated from the norm by carving a niche for himself as a time-tested technocrat, boardroom guru, politician, and public servant with his affable personality, charismatic composure, and highly cerebral persona with witty demeanour.

The trained lawyer from the Lagos State University, with over two and a half decades of experience post-bar, has continued to make a loud statement after leaving the private sector, working with a big offshore dredging company for 16 years before venturing into public service acting in various capacities.

Since he was appointed General Manager of the Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Agency LNSA in 2021, Lagos has since witnessed a massive revamp and a restructure in its road map which has further made the agency a pride and envy of other government agencies in the state.

According to sources, the security agency’s template is being currently understudied by some state across the country that wants to establish such an innovative way of securing their state. With just over a year in charge of LNSA, the former head of Lagos State Law Enforcement Training Institute LETI has since scored a high point as dark spots across the state have been identified with robust reports, which have led to the crackdown of some elements who are hell-bent on causing unrest across the state.

Despite several threats, the Lagos Prince has reaffirmed publicly that he won’t back down in his drive to ensure a reduction in the crime rate across Lagos to the barest minimum if not eradicating it.

Despite several coordinated attacks on his person in an attempt to bring him down, his excellent works, keying into the Babajide Sanwoolu THEMES agenda further spoke well of him.

Olabimpe Olamide Fasuyi comes across as a restless spirit. She likes to set a target for herself and once she sets her mind on a project, she pursues it with gusto and resilience without looking back no matter how difficult the challenges.

A few years ago when the ingenious woman developed the idea for the first contactless fuel cards in Nigeria, many of those she approached failed to understand what she was talking about. Some even sneered at her, believing the idea was simply impracticable.

But all this did not deter her, as she remained determined to launch her name into the world of digital technologies, knowing full well that technology is the future of global business practices.

Olabimpe is gradually achieving her dreams and desire to transform her beloved country and write its name on the world map through her innovativeness.

With her tenacity, the graduate of Business Administration from London Metropolitan University has risen above the prevailing odds to make a name for herself. She developed a contactless card solution that reduced transaction costs, speed up processing payments, and provide a suite of additional benefits to assist business operations in any way you can ever think of. We gathered that the card is reportedly achieving a lot of great acceptability, as some filling stations have accepted it as a form of payment for fuel.

Her Conveola company operates the largest wholesale priced network in Africa, with sites conveniently located to give fleets of all sizes excellent access. Conveola’s network is its key strength and has more than enough multi-branded sites, offering an unrivaled mix of supermarket sites, motorway service areas, oil company sites, and truck-stop.

Herbert Wigwe is no pushover when it comes to financing, economics, and banking-related issues. If he speaks on policymaking, finance, risk management, and economics with his repertoire of knowledge backed by years of quality experience, he is qualified to be referred to as an institution. He does not need to prove to naysayers right or wrong, his intimidating records are there to speak volumes of his pedigree and achievements laced with the astronomic rise of Access bank to one of Nigeria’s financial powerhouse.

The Accounting graduate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, loves to work hard, and play hard. He has played a more active part in the promotion of the Polo game in Nigeria.

Last month, Wigwe played a pivotal role at the official opening of the Lagos Polo Club in Ikoyi Lagos as one of the financiers. He also spoke on the need to take the game to another level which is another way to attract sports tourism and polo tournaments in Nigeria. Last weekend, on July 16, Wigwe, alongside Access bank, powered and hosted the 2022 UNICEF Charity Shield Polo Tournament at the Guards Polo Club, Windsor Great Park London.

The Access Bank Polo Team won the tournament in a very relaxing ambiance where those invited had the very best of music, sports, and food to eat.

It was also an avenue for dignitaries to reconnect with old friends.

Those spotted were; Eva and Ali Egwaikhide, Hajia Bola Shagaya, Reni Folawiyo, Tunde Folawiyo, Kola Karim, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Emir of Zazau Ahmed Nuhu Bamali, Tola Adegbite, Emeka and Chizoba Wigwe, Abdul Imoyo, Gbenga Oyebode, Aigboje Aig-Imoukheude, Titi Ogufere, Chioma Ude, Dan Akpowa, Fati Abacha, Ozzy Mbonu, Nevo Atori, Adamu Attah, Ebele Akwiwu, Rabiu Hassan, Mustapha Sheriff, Alex Okosi, Shola Coker, Dr. Ajoritsedere Awosika, Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, Maureen Okogwu, Yetunde Allen, Kemi Elegbede, Osayi Alile, Olisa Metuh, Patricia Ojora, Jamie Simmonds, Senator Daisy Danjuma, Kashim Bukar, Sunmbo Olatunji and a host of others.

Despite the economic downturn, some people are still making a statement in providing jobs for the teeming populace.

One of such is Dr. Chuks Adizue, Chairman Chukwudo Group. Adizue, who has his hands in many business pies has delved into the food segment of his many businesses. Under the Drimagil Foods, Adizue also known as Oke Nwa Na’Nnobi recently set the Agidingbi axis and its environs thirsty for organic food with the opening of his bakery and grills at the popular Bamboo Plaza. Known in the business circles for his knack for excellence, the Anambra born merchant made a name for himself under the Chukwudo Group in different areas of endeavours like construction, media services, prints, mechanized farming and food processing.

Though he is yet to make it official, there are strong indications that Adizue may throw his hat in the rings in the nearest  future to further serve his people in another bigger capacity. However, for now, he is steadily working assiduously in adding value to his numerous services.

From his formative years in the banking profession, one thing stands miracle-working banker, Ebenezer Onyeagwu, out. The GMD of Zenith Bank’s ability to maintain his winning streak at all times with a positive attitude and not settling for mediocrity continues to distinguish him. Those who have worked with him at different times confessed that he is a man of perfection. More reason he has succeeded and thrived tremendously reaching the zenith of his career with over three decades of experience in the banking profession as a season and times tested banking czar who has weathered the storm during heavy turbulence and has remained afloat.

To him, his ability to turn every misfortune into a fortune is an innate ability that has made Zenith bank a more formidable and viable banking outfit in and outside Nigeria. The graduate of accounting from the Federal Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State is passionate about positive results and has done everything within his capacity to achieve that. A few days ago, at the London Stock Exchange, Zenith bank emerged as the Best Commercial Bank, in Nigeria at the World Finance Banking awards 2022, retaining the award for a second consecutive year. The bank was also named the Best Corporate Governance Bank, Nigeria in the World Finance Corporate Governance Awards 2022.

For the want of a better description, Gov of Kogi State, His Excellency, Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello is one person widely misunderstood for many reasons. He is not someone who gives in to the conventional way of doing things. He is known to be a problem solver who thinks outside the box and does things beyond human comprehension. For him, fulfillment and bettering the lives of Kogi indigenes remain a top priority. Many marveled at the love he gets from his people. They refer to him as a Maliaka sent from above to make Kogi great again. As Governor of Kogi, the multi-tribal state became more united. How he was able to achieve that is still shrouded in mystery to date. But sources claimed that his ability to run an all-inclusive government further strengthened the bond and unity. Under his watch, Kogi State is rated one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria. How he was able to activate all his internal security apparatus still baffles those who wanted him to fail.

With over 300 verifiable projects, Bello remained silent when his traducers dragged him for not performing. Like an eagle with long sight, he was observing, working, and strategizing on the perfect time to shame his enemies with the result of his silent works. Despite losing out on the All Progressives Congress presidential ticket, an unperturbed Bello shuts cynics up with the commissioning of his numerous projects across the state. The projects cut across healthcare, education, food security, road, employment, and infrastructure among others. He recently commissioned the ultra-modern general hospital in Gegu, Kogi State specialist hospital, Lokoja, Prince Abubakar Audu University Teaching Hospital clinical complex, Anyigba, Ganaja Flyover Bridge, Kogi State civic center, Lokoja, GYB Model Science Secondary School in Adonkolo, Lokoja and all three senatorial districts, Kogi State, construction of Inele, Adum and Ikem roads, Olamaboro Local Government Area, Kogi state, Reference Hospital Okene, Kogi State, Advanced Life Support (ALS) mobile clinics for all secondary and tertiary healthcare centres in Kogi state, Ejiba Rice Mill, Zonal Hospital Idah and a host of others.