One Nigerian Amazon, who recently gingerly stepped into the golden age of 50 is Veronica Ogwa Babayemi.
Veronica is the beautiful and amiable wife of a stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Omooba Dotun Babayemi.
It was in the light of all things good and thanksgiving, accentuated by the symbolic milestone which the birthday represents, that relations, associates, friends and well-wishers gathered at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, to celebrate, appreciate and applaud the grace of the almighty God upon the life of Dr. Babayemi.
Like most dignitaries in attendance at the all-important event emphasized in their tributes and goodwill messages, Vera is elegant with a classy poise. This, they affirmed, is not only because she’s a perfect combination of beauty, brain and brawn, but because she has a well-nurtured, well-defined and well-refined character – all of which have seen her succeed and overcome obstacles at every facet of life.
This enigmatic Amazon is a doctoral degree holder in Business Administration and a hugely successful C-Suite executive.
Born on Saturday, December 7, 1974, to the late Mr. Matthew Igoche and Mrs. Justina Onoja, who hailed from Ajeigbe-Awume in Ohimini Local Government area of Benue State, Vera decided to organize a bash for her 50th on Saturday, March 8, to thank God and to appreciate humanity.
Her formative years were cosmopolitan and itinerary-inclined due to the nature of her father’s job as a policeman who kept moving from one duty post to another.
Recently, friends and family assembled in a convivial atmosphere at the cozy and lush of Oriental Hotel, Lagos, to celebrate her 50th or golden jubilee.
It was indeed a top-notch celebration as it witnessed the gathering of who is who from different walks of life, including those in the telecommunication world where she had worked.
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Guests, who were resplendent in differently designed and styled white outfits include Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi who was represented by Oba Muraina Adebanjo Adedini, Asoya of Ile Isoya, Ile-Ife, Osun State; Aragbiji of Iragbiji, Osun State, Oba Abdulrasheed Olabomi; the Oluwo of Iwo, Osun State, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi Adewale; Oba Gboyega Famodun of Igbajo, Osun State; Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun; Senator Ajibola Bashiru, the APC National Secretary; former Group CEO, Airtel Africa PLC, Dr. Olusegun Ogunsanya; Senator Jide Omoworare; Chief Layi Oyeduntan; Professors Mojeed Alabi; and Siyan Oyeweso, as well as politicians, religious leaders and captains of industries.
Vera, as fondly called, had risen to the enviable position of Vice President, Mobile and Digital Financial Services at Airtel. Her illustrious career in this sector spanned over 25 years.
For sure, Veronica’s 50th birthday party will not be forgotten in a hurry because of the countless beautiful memories that accompany it.