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CITY BUSINESSMAN, GERALD ANOZOBO’S NEW LIFESTYLE

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-OLA KING

Indeed, it would not have been an exaggeration if he had been described
as the “King of Groove”.Multi-millionaire businessman, Gerald Anozobo, once ruled the social
scene.

While he “reigned”, he drove posh cars, wore expensive designer
watches and was a VIP card-carrying member of many A-list night clubs on the Lagos Island.

In fact, it was gathered that club owners could afford to shut any
other person out of their clubs as long as the man was around.

But suddenly, Azonobo’s face became a rarity at his regular hangouts
and social events.

This phase, no doubt, gave a lot of his friends a serious concern.

During this period of hiatus, many claimed that Azonobo was broke, while
some maintained that he was only trying to kick some old habits.

But one thing was obvious: many night clubs counted their losses with
his new found ‘lifestyle’

However, if you think the man is all about ‘groove, you are dead
wrong.

The real estate merchant has another passion, which is to help the youth
out of poverty and make them actualize their potentials. He has been
pursuing this through his KUTH Foundation.

According to the Foundation, eighty percent of the teenagers who
engage in drug addiction, cultism, prostitution, teenage pregnancy,
abortion, examination malpractices and rape are Secondary School Leavers
who failed WAEC at their first sitting and whose parents are unable to
re-enroll them for GCE due to lack of funds.

So, in the bid to curb the moral decadence that the society is faced
with, the Foundation mooted the idea of a back- to- school project to
the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

Eventually, “KUTH back to School” project was approved, in line with
the Stay Alive Programme of the foundation, which has been ongoing since
2014 in some schools and churches across Lagos State.

Speaking on the Foundation, he said: “The idea behind “KUTH Back to
School” project is to make available free GCE forms to a minimum of
twenty (20) indigent students living within Amuwo Odofin LGA on a
regular basis.

“The portal for interested students was opened on August 5, and closed
on August 19, 2019.

“Despite the closure of the process, the number had to be increased to
twenty-five (25) due to the high number of applications we received. But
the new five (5) entrants were late entries.”

The pilot scheme of the project was flagged of on August 21, 2019 at
Frankkids Amusement Park, Festac Town, where Twenty-five (25) students
who met the Foundation’s criteria were formally presented with their
GCE forms.

In his goodwill message, the Founder/Principal Promoter of KUTH
Foundation, Azonobo enjoined the winners to be steadfast in their
studies, noting that education is the bedrock for a better future,
catalyst for social development and economic emancipation from the
shackles of poverty. He assured the participants that the student with
the best overall result will be offered a scholarship.

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Aare Adetola Emmanuelking Honored with Prestigious OSCOTECH Fellowship Award

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December 13, 2024

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Esa-Oke, Osun State — The Chairman and CEO of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has been conferred with the prestigious 2024 Osun State College of Technology (OSCOTECH) Fellowship Award (FOSCOT). The honor was presented during the institution’s 8th Combined Convocation Ceremony, in recognition of his outstanding achievements and enduring contributions to society.

The event, held at the OSCOTECH campus in Esa-Oke, Osun State, witnessed a gathering of prominent dignitaries, including the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator (Dr.) Ademola Adeleke; members of the Osun State House of Assembly; Permanent Secretaries; and esteemed royal majesties, including Oba Adeyemi Akanbi and Oba Festus Kayode Awogboro. The fellowship award was also conferred upon other distinguished individuals, including the Owaniran of Esa-Oke, Oba Adeyemi Adediran, and Yeyeluwa Modupeola Adeleke Sanni, sister to the Osun State Governor.

In his acceptance speech, Aare Emmanuelking expressed heartfelt gratitude for the recognition, reflecting on his transformative journey from a student at OSCOTECH to a successful entrepreneur and community leader. He stated, “Twenty-seven years ago, I walked these very grounds as a student, full of dreams and aspirations, like many of you here today. My time at OSCOTECH shaped the foundation of who I am today, instilling in me not just technical skills but the values needed to unleash my boundless potential.”

Aare Emmanuelking further extended his appreciation to Governor Ademola Adeleke, the Rector of OSCOTECH, Dr. S.A.O. Adegoke, and the entire OSCOTECH community for the esteemed honor. He also commended the institution’s staff for their unwavering dedication to academic excellence and called on alumni to uphold the legacy of OSCOTECH by contributing to its growth and development.

This recognition underscores Aare Emmanuelking’s relentless commitment to fostering societal progress through innovation, leadership, and philanthropy. The Adron Group Chairman’s contributions to the housing sector and community empowerment continue to set a benchmark for excellence and service.


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Tayo Ayinde, other topshots, Honour Ikeja APC Chairman At Son’s Wedding

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It was an atmosphere filled with love when the families, friends and associates of Mayegun Adekunle Dally-Adeokun, Olori-ebi of Adeokun-Olaboyede(Olisa) royal family, Ijebu-Ode honoured him and his beautiful wife, Evangelist Olayide, in Ibadan, Oyo state at the walimatul-Nikkah of his son, Lukmon Adekunle Jnr to his beau, Faahidat Omowunmi, delectable daughter of Alhaji Suleyman and Alhaja Tawakalit Balogun on Saturday, 23 November 2024 .

The colour of the day, Teal Green and Magenta ruled the hall of the Citron Events Centre as guests turned out glamourously to celebrate with the couple.

The solemnization of the union was done in a strict Islamic tradition. Nikkah lecture was given by Sheikh Dr. Bashir Ayodeji Eleshinmeta, Ansar-ud-Deen Society, Missioner, Oyo State. Are Dr. Abdul Rafiu Ademola Sanni, President, Ansar ud deen Society( Nigeria and overseas) was the father of the day.,

Distinguished guests at the wedding included: Oba Abdul Rasheed Adesanya, FCA, Olisa of Ijebu-Ode; Hon. Tayo Ayinde, Chief of staff to Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwoolu; Hon Seyi Lawal, member, Lagos House of Assembly, representing Ikeja State Constituency I; Hon Damola Kasunmu, member of Lagos State House of Assembly representing Ikeja State Constituency II; Alhaja Afusat Abioro, Iyasuna of Ikeja; and Engr Mojeed Balogun, Chairman, Ikeja Local Government Area among others.

The Nikkah was followed by a classy reception and after party where guests were treated to continental and traditional dishes even as drinks flowed freely

 

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Oando Boss, Wale Tinubu, Celebrates Alake of Egbaland at 80

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The Group Chief Executive, Oando Group, Mr. Adewale Tinubu, CON, has felicitated the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, on his 80th birthday.

The oil mogul, in a message made available today, Thursday  September 14, 2023 congratulated the revered and respected monarch, who is also the Chairman of Oando Group, on the milestone.

Tinubu wrote: “I felicitate the Chairman of Oando, His Royal Majesty, the Alake of Egbaland, on his landmark 80th birthday.

Kabiyesi, your leadership and wisdom have been a beacon of inspiration to us all, and we, who have been privileged to know and work with you, have been positively impacted by you.

“80 years is truly a blessing from God, and I wish you good health, and many more years of impactful leadership.

“May your reign be blessed with continued success and your legacy forever etched in history. Kabiyesi o.”

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