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  • Golden Penny Semovita fetes Abuja residents, celebrates 60th anniversary

    Golden Penny Semovita fetes Abuja residents, celebrates 60th anniversary

    In what has been described as a display of brand affinity, Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) has orchestrated what may be the largest direct brand-to-consumer event on the African continent with the Golden Penny Soup Festival 2.0, held over the weekend at the Harrow Park in Abuja.

    The event which is also the continuation of the celebration of Golden Penny Semovita’s 60-year heritage has become a nationwide celebration of Nigerian cuisine, culture, and community.

    Devlin Hainsworth, Managing Director (Food Division) of FMN, reflected on the brand’s journey: “Mega brands stand the test of time. But you have to keep them relevant and fresh. This iconic brand has so much meaning, and you have to evolve them in a way that keeps true to the core, but also moves with the time and looks forward.”

    Hainsworth highlighted the emotional aspect of the brand’s connection with consumers: “Golden Penny is a love brand and it brings so much in terms of nutrition, in terms of emotion and family, and also in terms of quality, substantive value. At events like this, I’m happy we can really bring over in an experiential way that combination and also help to say thank you to our consumers.”

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    The Abuja edition of the Golden Penny Soup Festival 2.0 saw thousands of consumers interact directly with the brand in a vibrant, multisensory experience. This event, following successful outings in Lagos and Ibadan, represents a strategic shift in FMN’s approach to brand building, prioritizing immersive experiences over traditional advertising.

    Ilyas Kazeem, Marketing Director (Food Division) at FMN, emphasized the significance of this approach: “Seeing this crowd today, seeing them having fun and the brand at the centre of everything—it is what we stand for as the Golden Penny brand. We represent quality, nutrition, and fun. This is what we are, celebrating Nigeria’s spirit, diversity, and culture through food and experience.”

    The festival showcased Golden Penny Semovita’s versatility by pairing it with an array of soups from across Nigeria, including kubewa karkashi, miyan geda, eforiro, ewedu, egusi, black soup, white soup, oha, edikaikong, and fisherman soup.

  • CIIN marks 60th anniversary

    The Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN is set to commemorate its 60th  anniversary with a list  of activities to acknowledge its contribution to the development of manpower in the country.

    The anniversary celebration is billed to run between August 2 and 8.

    In a statement, it said the anniversary which has Diamond Legacies, Driving Growth, as theme is to acknowledge the institute’s commitment to its duty as the rallying point for insurance professionals in the country.

    “To celebrate the milestone, the institute has lined up activities which will kick off with a Jumat and Church service. Other highlights of the anniversary celebration would include, a charity event and a public lecture.

    “The week-long activities will come to a climax with a gala night and the launch of the institute’s compendium chronicling the landmarks of CIIN in the last 60 years. The institute enjoined stakeholders to take part in the celebrations.

    “The Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria was established in 1959 and charged with the responsibility of determining the standards of knowledge and skills to be attained by persons seeking to become Insurance professionals in Nigeria.

    ‘’The institute became Chartered vide Decree (Now Act) No 22 of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and has served as a significant platform for the growth of the insurance industry in Nigeria over the years,” the statement read.

     

  • 60th anniversary: Old Boys pledge to transform alma mater

    Old boys of Oraukwu Grammar School in Idemili North Local Government Area,Anambra State, have announced plans to restore the lost glory of their alma mater.

    The school, which has produced many distinguished personalities in various fields of human endeavour was founded in 1959 by some missionaries.

    With negligence over the years, the 60-year-old school looks very much its age.

    Speaking on preparations for the school’s diamond jubilee coming up on Saturday, April 20, National President of the association,  Barrister Vincent Ananti, said the main task before the old boys is to make the school conducive for learning for both workers and students.

    He said some of the old boys had built dormitories, classrooms, quarters for the principal and other infrastructure.

    He lamented that rural-urban migration had  reduced the school’s population.

    To address this, he said the old boys believe that with modern facilities, the school would  attract quality teachers and pupils.

    National Vice President of the association, Dr Anthony Chukwuka, said a meeting of some old boys, including Justice Dilibe Amechina; owner of Greenlife Pharmaceutical, Obiora Chukwuka; Anglican Arch Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Arch Bishop Godwin Okpala;,lmo State  INEC Commissioner Prof Emeka Francis Ezeonu  and the traditional  rulers of Ogidi and Oraukwu, among others, agreed  to invest in the school.

    He said one of them decided to sink a  borehole to ensure steady water supply, while others promised to fence the school.

    He said: “Individually, a lot of us took responsibilities. We want to provide a conducive environment for the teachers and students .The old boys association was formed in 1979 and we have celebrated our 10, 25 and 50 years anniversaries. But for the past five years, we have been discussing on how to make our diamond jubilee memorable. The school is among  those that former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi handed over to the church in 2013. Right now, the management of the school is in the hands  of the church while government pays the workers. But we as old boys are emotionally attached to the school because it is one of the institutions that made every one of us whatever we are today. Just as the fish cannot deny the importance of water,  we cannot deny the role  the school played in our lives. That is why we want the current students  to be more seriouas in their studies  and  contribute quota to the development of the school.

    On his part, the anniversay co-ordinator, Akachukwu Ezeobele said though schools in Anambra State have closed for the Easter break, Oraukwu Grammar School was given one week extension to enable its pupils participate in the diamond jubilee celebration.

    He said that the  event  would begin with a re-union on Friday, while on the D-day, Saturday, some of the old boys who have distinguished themselves in service to the school and humanity would be honoured with awards to encourage other members  serve  the society.

  • Binatone celebrates 60th Anniversary with new products

    To continue its 60th anniversary celebration, Binatone Industries, has introduced some products into the market during this festive season.

    Its Managing Director, Mr Prasun Banerjee, said the gesture was aimed at identifying with consumer needs.

    “Binatone, founded in the United Kingdom (UK) in 1958, celebrates its Diamond Jubilee this year. That is 60 years of consistently delighting customers with high quality, innovative products at affordable prices.

    “To celebrate this occasion and to say “Thank You” to its customers, Binatone is offering innovative products with attractive prices available at all leading Supermarkets and electronic retailers” he explained.

    Among the new products are a brand new rechargeable fan (in 16 and 18 ‘’), the 10 KVA centralised stabiliser, suitable for a house, multi cookers with a unique sauté function, heavy weight and high power Irons with Binatone’s Magi-cloth (designed to absorb the extra heat that could spoil an expensive, dress, shirt or suit) and cool touch jug kettles.

    Banerjee listed coolers and ceiling fans, unbreakable jar blenders (with free stirring stick) and the ultra-innovative Bluetooth Tower Music Fan.

    “Other products that would be available from Binatone include a new pressure pot with a transparent lid, an energy-saving ceramic cooking plate, table top gas cookers, a premium garment steamer for larger items of clothing and of course, a whole range of other products in the fan, small domestic appliance and power categories,” he said.

     

  • Arabic institute holds 60th anniversary in Ibadan

    The 60th anniversary of the Arabic Institute of Nigeria, Elekuro, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, will begin today and last till October 21 in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

    The celebration is the brainchild of the alumni association of the institute under the chairmanship of Professor Muhib O. Opeloye of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State.

    A statement by the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Professor Abdul-Qadri Zubayr, of the University of Ilorin (UI), said a Jum’ah service and a lecture will hold on today at Elekuro, Ibadan.

    Tomorrow, a conference will hold at the Olodo campus of the institute.

    A conference, titled: Arabic Institute of Nigeria and Human Capital Development, will be held on October 21 at Mahd, Olodo, Ibadan, as the grand finale.

    The special guest of honour is Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi and the Chairman is Alhaji Dauda Makanjuola, the Aare Musulumi of Yoruba land, Edo and Delta states.

    The institute was established in 1958.

     

  • Corona School marks 60th anniversary

    A moment of nostalgia it was for the alumni of Corona School Apapa, during the school’s 60th anniversary at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island.

    Amid dancing, wining and dining, and other side attractions, the event served as an avenue for the old students to reflect on those sterling qualities inculcated in them during their school days and their impact on their lives.

    They laughed and applauded as a documentary on the life and times of their school beamed on an on a screen at the venue featuring old students who shared their experience at the school.

    Bank of Industry (BoI) Executive Director, Mrs Toyin Adeniji, an alumna, noted that Corona had weathered the storm because of its rounded education.

    Wife of the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Dolapo, a 1978 alumna, inspired her old school mates with a poem “Let’s Drink” which captured fond memories she nurtured as a pupil.

    Addressing the old students via a live webcam, Mrs Osinbajo who apologised for her absence, urged them to keep the flag of Corona flying.

    She said:  “I am proud to look back today and say my career was shaped at Corona School Apapa. True education is the key to unlocking great things in life and such values were inculcated in me while at Corona School Apapa.”

    Another illustrious alumnus and two-time Lagos State governorship aspirant, Mr Jimi Agbaje, recalled with nostalgia his beautiful moments as a student of Corona in the 60s. He appreciated moral and ethical values inculcated in him to be a good leader and global citizen.

    Agbaje implored old students to continually give back to their community and most importantly work together from time to time.

    Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, represented by Mrs Adenike Onanuga, thanked the school for sustaining the philosophy of quality of education in the last six decades.

    Chairman Planning Committee, Mr Kelechukwu Mbagwu thanked those that turned up.

  • School plans 60th anniversary

    School plans 60th anniversary

    Saint John Old Boys Association Alor in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, has revived its moribund Lagos State chapter. The revival is ahead of the forthcoming 60th anniversary celebration of the school next year.

    Members of the association held a meeting in Lagos which was chaired by Chief Peter Pan Okafor, former Lagos chapter chairman and former national president of the association

    Okafor, a retired Customs officer, during the meeting, said the association was being revived to mobilise members for the 60th anniversary of their alma mater.

    Lagos chapter  Chairman  Chief Emeka Ngige (SAN) assured that  those factors that led to members’ apathy towards Lagos chapter would be addressed.

    Ngige said the objective of the of association was primarily to help their alma mater through provision of infrastructure and other things that would make teaching and learning conducive for staff and students since the government could not shoulder the responsibility of quality education alone.