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Dapo Abiodun, Paramount Rulers Others To Grace Olofin Adimula Oodua’s Burial

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The ancient town of Ado-Odo is set to host top dignitaries and major decision-makers including the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR, his deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, paramount rulers, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi, Senator Tolulope Odebiyi, veteran journalist and Presidential candidate, Chief Dele Momodu for the final burial ceremony of the late Olofin Adimula Oodua of Ado-Odo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdul Lateef Adeniran Akanni.

Other key dignitaries expected to grace the occassion include the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, His Royal Majesty Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro and paramount ruler of Yewaland who will host other paramount rulers and other traditional rulers from Ogun State and beyond. Senators, members of House of Representatives and other elected leaders from the Southwest are also expected to attend the epoch-making event.

The 41-day prayer for the late Oba Abdul Lateef Adeniran Akanni, who passed away on January 7, 2022, will be held at Alamuwa Grammar School, Ado Odo, Ado Odo/Ota Local Government, Ogun State this Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 10am.

An important part of the event will be the official launch of the Oba Abdul Lateef Adeniran Akanni Foundation, a foundation set up in honour of the first-class royal father who positively impacted the lives of the people in the immediate community and beyond.

The Chairman, Programmes Committee of the Olofin Funeral Committee, Professor Bamikole Ogunleye, who spoke about the new foundation and its purpose said, “the Foundation will be at the forefront of the preservation of the ideals for which our highly revered Oba lived.”

Bamikole seized the opportunity to solicit the support of well-meaning individuals – in cash and kind – to the Foundation, as he explained that the Foundation was established for the benefit of humanity in the areas of Education, Healthcare, Peace Building and Community Development.

“All donations to this cause will be truly appreciated as we work together to ensure that the legacies of the Late Oba endure for a long time to come. We will, therefore, be delighted to welcome all well-wishers to the ancient town of Ado-Odo as we celebrate the life and virtues of our Late Kabiyesi and Immortalise his persona, name and his efforts and nation-building,” Ogunleye said.

Professor Ogunleye added that all plans have been put in place to host the invited dignitaries and other invitees to the event.

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Aare Adetola Emmanuelking Graces OGD’s Annual Family Thanksgiving Service 

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Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, the Otun Asiwaju Onigbagbo of Remoland, attended the 20th Annual Family Thanksgiving Service of His Excellency, Senator Otunba Engr. Gbenga Daniel (FNSE, FAEng, FNIMechE), on Sunday, January 19, 2025. The event was held at Abraham’s Tabernacle, GRA, Sagamu.

As a distinguished guest, Aare Adetola delivered a goodwill message that resonated deeply with the congregation, celebrating His Excellency’s  commitment to faith and gratitude. In his address, Aare Adetola praised his dedication to honoring God over the past two decades. He remarked, “This annual family thanksgiving service, now marking its remarkable 20th edition, is proof of God’s grace and the enduring legacy of a man devoted to the service of humanity, his faith, and our beloved Remoland.”

He lauded His Excellency’s tradition of bringing together family, friends, and well-wishers in gratitude and encouraged attendees to embrace a life of thanksgiving.

Aare Adetola’s presence at the event underscored his reputation as a devout Christian and a respected community leader. Renowned for his philanthropic contributions and support for the development of Remoland, he used the occasion to inspire hope and a sense of purpose for the year 2025. He also offered prayers for continued blessings, health, and prosperity for Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel and his family.

The thanksgiving Service was a remarkable gathering of faith and fellowship, graced by dignitaries, clergy, and other notable personalities. The event concluded with heartfelt prayers and soul-stirring songs of gratitude, leaving attendees uplifted and inspired to approach the new year with renewed faith and purpose.

Aare Adetola’s active participation reinforced his commitment to promoting faith-based initiatives and fostering unity within the community.

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Aare Adetola Emmanuelking Honored with Prestigious OSCOTECH Fellowship Award

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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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