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  • AltBank, Sterling One Foundation, Foodbank combat hunger, champion education

    AltBank, Sterling One Foundation, Foodbank combat hunger, champion education

    Emmanuel Clement 

    The Alternative Bank Limited (AltBank) has announced a strategic collaboration with FoodBank and Sterling One Foundation to raise approximately N20 million in support of hunger alleviation and educational initiatives.

    This initiative aligns with the theme of the African Union Summit 2024, “Educate and Skill Africa for the 21st Century.”

    Hassan Yusuf, the Managing Director of The Alternative Bank, unveiled this plan in a press release, highlighting the forthcoming AltWalk event as a pivotal fundraising platform. “Through this initiative, we aim to mobilize contributions from both internal and external stakeholders, reaffirming our commitment to education and societal welfare,” stated Yusuf.

    The fundraising campaign aims to secure N20 million, with the proceeds serving dual purposes: providing meals for underserved communities and orphanages through the Food Bank initiative and delivering quality educational support via Sterling One Foundation.

    This campaign targets individuals, families, businesses, and organizations committed to ending hunger, improving education, fostering healthy living, and positively impacting society.

    Prospective donors are encouraged to contribute through https://altbank.ng/walk/.

    Stakeholder participation and donations are poised to substantially impact critical social issues, including hunger reduction, enhanced education, and healthier lifestyles.

    Yusuf emphasized AltBank’s dedication to empowering customers through innovative solutions in health, food security, and education, positioning them for success in the 21st century. He stressed that education is central to the bank’s mission of bolstering the economy and enhancing financial well-being across society.

    AltBank, Nigeria’s most recent entrant into the financial services sector, made a grand entrance with simultaneous launch events in Lagos, Abuja, and Kano, marking the country’s first multi-city brand launch. As the ethical banking arm of Sterling Financial Holdings, The Alternative Bank originated in 2014 as Sterling Alternative Finance under Sterling Bank Plc’s non-interest banking license. It has since evolved into a prominent player in Nigeria’s non-interest banking sector.

  • Charting New Horizons: APWEN Lagos, E&P Development Company Explores Synergies ln The Energy Sector.

    Charting New Horizons: APWEN Lagos, E&P Development Company Explores Synergies ln The Energy Sector.

    Emmanuel lkpeama

    Great significant milestone was recorded as Association of Professional Women Engineers Of Nigeria,(APWEN)Lagos paid a courtesy visit to the esteemed premises of First Exploration and Petroleum Development Corporation (First E&P) situated in the heart of Ikoyi.

    Leading the delegation, the distinguished Chairman, Engr. (Dr) Wuraola Atinuke Owolabi stated that the essence was to foster closer ties with First E&P, exploring avenues for collaboration and mutual benefit.

    The team who were warmly welcomed by Similolu Adeyinka, the Deputy General Manager of Corporate Services at First E&P graciously shared insights into their ongoing projects, corporate ethos, and future aspirations, exemplifying a commitment to excellence and sustainable resource management.


    In her speech,Engr (Dr)Owolabi extended their gratitude to the management of First E&P for their commitment to collaboration and partnership, emphasizing the significance of mutual respect and trust.
    Dr Owolabi eloquently articulated the vision and mission of Apwen Lagos, underscoring the organization’s dedication to empowering women in engineering, noting that the essence of the meeting was to marked insightful discussions on the current landscape of the energy sector, emerging trends, and prospects for partnership.

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    She went further to state that the interactive session, including a dynamic question-and-answer segment, would enriched the exchange of ideas as the ambience was both convivial and conducive to productive dialogue, while affirming APWEN ‘s commitment to maintaining open channels of communication for future engagement.

    In the same vein,the Executive Director of Corporate Services, Emmanuel Etomi, and Head of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Olatomiwa Akande-Ayeni, expressed their appreciation for Apwen’s efforts in promoting gender diversity and sustainability in the engineering sphere, while applauding First Exploration and Petroleum Development Corporation for their industry contributions and expressed keen interest in forging collaborative initiatives, knowledge exchange programs, and capacity-building endeavors.

    Highlight of the event was a presentation of the APWEN’s compendium to First E&P management.

     

     

     

  • CBN Registration: We’ll lncrease PoS Charges –POS Operators.

    CBN Registration: We’ll lncrease PoS Charges –POS Operators.

    …..Slams Nigerian Govt Over Registration Requirement.

    Favor Okorie.

    Operators of Some Points of Sale in Lagos have faulted the new directive of the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, for them to register with the Commission as the operators has vowed to increase service charges following the development.

    Investigator News gathered that the CAC has already issued a two-month registration deadline on Monday for PoS operators to register their businesses per the legal requirements of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN.

    Reacting to the directive, PoS Operators, in an interview with lnvestigator News on Wednesday, said the registration, which would require money, would impact customer transaction costs and eventual service charge increase.

    Mrs Ajibade,aPoS agent, said the registration would deplete the business’s profits as registration would also discourage individuals from entering into the business.

    “I know that this registration, when actualised by our operators, will increase the amount they charge us,this means that the cost we charge on each transaction will increase, so our customers will bear the cost,” she said.

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    Mr Clement Okoro said the directive negated the CBN’s financial inclusion initiative, noting that the directive would cause many customers to save their cash at home rather than being charged heavily for online transactions.
    According to him,“The PoS business was geared toward bringing the banks closer to the unbanked and making it easier for them.

    “With all these charges, including the 0.5 per cent cyber-security levy on customers, many people will be discouraged from putting their money in banks,” he said.

  • Nollywood Award: AGN Lagos Honours CEO Ruzu Herbals, Celebrates Nollywood Veteran Emeka Ike, Sunny Macdon, Prince Emeka Ani,others.

    Nollywood Award: AGN Lagos Honours CEO Ruzu Herbals, Celebrates Nollywood Veteran Emeka Ike, Sunny Macdon, Prince Emeka Ani,others.

    Emmanuel lkpeama.

    Veteran Nollywood actor,Emeka lke, Prince Emeka Ani, Sunny MacDon,comic act,Victor Osuagwu,Bar. Kingsley Ogbonna (aka Dauda) and Chairman/CEO Ruzu Herbal Product and Services limited were some of the stars and personalities honoured at the “Actors Night”, celebrating Nollywood actors, organized by the Actors Guild Of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter in Conjunction with Oj Entertainment limited held in Lagos on May 4,2024.


    The Award /Actors Night which was aimed at celebrating Nigerian actors and personalities who have distinguished themselves excellently and contributed to the affairs of AGN Lagos chapter saw the likes of Dr Roberts Onyemachi Uzu being honored for his magnanimity, contribution and welfare of members towards AGN in totality.


    Following the immense ground-breaking records of Ruzu Herbal Products and Go Wellness Worldwide, established by Dr Onyemachi Uzu which was created over the years in its potency to cure diverse health-related issues using the herbal formula has earned Dr. Uzu notable recognition in the nation,and this includes the Actors Guild of Nigeria.

    Addressing Journalists,the Chairman Actors Guild Of Nigeria Lagos State Chapter,Emeka Rising lbeh stated that the essence of the event was to celebrate stars,veterans and personalities who have distinguished themselves excellently,contributed and helped the industry grow even from their respective fields.

    Ibeh went further to state that the “Actors Night” rose after a training session for aspiring actors which was established to encourage the youths picking up a skill other than wandering about idle,thereby leading to the committing of fraudulent acts like scams, hookups, and other vices, stating that the training session is meant to educate, nurture, and enable capacity-building amongst the youth and adults who participated.

    The chairman noted that the aspiring actors who were handed certificates during the actors night will be the 4th set of trainees so far since the commencement of humanitarian development in the 3 years of his administration as AGN president Lagos chapter

    He said “the first set of trained aspiring actors had 280 participants; the second set was 185; the third was 210; and this is the fourth set having 172 participants and would be awarded with a certificate of membership.”

    “Let me use this opportunity to advised the upcoming actors to be steadfast and focused as there is no short cut to success but with determination,you can be another Emeka lke, Victor Osuagwu, Prince Emeka Ani,Sunny MacDon,Jim lyke, Pete Edochie among others.”he states.

    While Commending the effort of Dr Robert Onyemachi Uzu,Mr Emeka Rising thanked him for his magnanimity towards AGN in totality and his contribution towards making the free training of aspiring actors a successful venture.


    Earlier,Dr Robert Onyemachi Uzu, Chairman/CEO Ruzu Herbal Products and Services.stated that Actors of Nigeria is an industry that is aimed at impacting lives.and creating humor for individuals to stay healthy, therefore making Go Wellness Worldwide limited to partner with Nollywood as one of the largest employers of labor to help reduce the rate of unemployment in the nation and also helping them to stay healthy.

    ” AGN is an industry that has made an impact on the lives of people at large and deserves the right support,we need to support AGN, we need to make them happy, understand their feelings and contribute our quota to keep the association alive”

    “Go-Wellness Worldwide Limited, is the most organised and prosperous network marketing system in Africa, and we decided to partner with Nollywood as one of the largest employers of labour, to help reduce the rate of unemployment in the nation by creating a package that will be beneficial to Nigerians.”

    “In the near future, I will like to see that AGN is globally recognized. The association should also make good use of my services as a doctor in herbal medicine and take advantage of them to promote total wellness.”

    “Their health is important and must be attended to. My love for the Nollywood industry is unquantifiable, and I will make a noteworthy impact someday soon.”he submitted.

    The elated chairman,Dr Uzu who thanked AGN Lagos for finding him worthy revealed that he has been supportive to the association not only by giving total wellness packages but also by being a major sponsor of the five-day training so far.

    He urged the upcoming actors to emulate the success of star actors who have made an impact in the industry, not their personalities or characters, noting that as trainees, they need not to be deterred by competitions and challenges in the quest for fame but should remain focused and determined to do well in their acting career by enveloping themselves with the passion to succeed.


    Uzu opined that as an awardee, he will continue to give health treatments to ailing actors for free nationwide, while expressing sadness at the rate of mortality in Nollywood, which has prompted his support to create total wellness in the industry by way of free treatments and health care services.

    In the same vein,Veteran Actor Emeka Ike,who was also an awardee at the occasion, appreciated the organisers of the event, while acknowledging guests and co-awardees,appreciated Dr. Uzu for being a reliable support system in giving free health care services to better the healthy lives of actors.

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    Emeka lke went further to advice the upcoming actors to stay focused despite challenges that could occur, stating that they should originally use their own acting quality,not emulating or forcibly fall into someone else’s character in the acting career, citing instances of the days in his acting career when he’s got challenging roles but interpreted them well due to his resilience to work and originality on display.

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    He urged them not to be deterred with the present predicament within the industry noting that as the chaperone of a safety committee appointed by AGN to oversee actor welfare and safety in executing primary assignments by producers, he will ensure that the incident leading to the death of star actor Junior Pope will never repeat itself in Nollywood,as there will be rules and binding laws to checkmate matters of safety in the association, he added.

    Highlight of the event was the award presentation and celebration of Nollywood stars and patrons of AGN, presentation of certificates to incoming members of the industry who have gone through some professional training as the event was well attended by well known media practitioner known for promoting AGN in its entirety,trainees of AGN Lagos chapter and invited guests.

  • Go-Wellness Worldwide In Synergy With Nollywood Actors To Promote Networking Platform For Ruzu Herbal Products

    Go-Wellness Worldwide In Synergy With Nollywood Actors To Promote Networking Platform For Ruzu Herbal Products

    Emmanuel lkpeama.

    In order to improve on their health being so as to create more wealth,the CEO of Ruzu Herbal Products, Dr. Roberts Onyemaechi Uzu, has urged Nollywood actors to take their health seriously by taking advantage of Ruzu range of health care products and services to remedy the recent rise in death of veterans in the industry.

    Dr Onyemachi stated this in a meeting held in the Surulere area of Lagos where he met with members of the industry including popular Nollywood actors like Victor Osuagwu and Emeka Ani on April 30, 2024, where he noted that the meeting is to synergize with AGN to further promote the networking platform, despite its recent breakthrough in the increased garnering of prospects, stating that the power of advertising and marketing to promote a brand stems from strategies created to attract public interest and acceptance.

    As a specialist in herbal solutions to remedy ailments, Dr. Uzu noted that synergizing with the media and AGN will project Go-Wellness Worldwide and Ruzu Herbal Products to further inform Nigerians of the opportunities embedded therein if a prospect joins the platform to network the Ruzu brand.

    “The time has come for us to leverage the platform we have right now so that we can all make money while saving lives.

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    “There is a need for us to leverage on each other; I have the knowledge, the products, and the value; we need the media to project the brand for the world to see; and those who have the face (AGN) should also use their network to tell Nigerians the benefit of what we are doing.

    “It’s not just how to live a healthy life but also how to create wealth while living healthily using the Go-Wellness Worldwide platform as well as project the ranges of Ruzu Herbal Products.”he submitted

    Popular Nollywood star actor Victor Osuagwu commended the effort of Dr. Uzu to promote the brand using the right channels, unlike the product’s initial emergence in Nigerian stores without proper promotional strategies to project the potency of the herbal formula.

    Osuagwu gave instances of health care products created by some other health care practitioners who boycotted proper advertisements using cut-out pictures and videos from celebrity attendees of events to promote products in a way of marginalization, while advising Dr. Uzu against such means.

    He said” be consistent and genuinely secure with promoters who are public faces as well as the media will ensure credibility for his brand.”he stated.

    Popular actor Emeka Ani also made an input in addition to the points and strategies laid out by colleague Victor Osuagwu, promised to be part of the Ruzu brand, as he also attested to the product’s efficacy.

    The Go-Wellness Worldwide network platform, born out of Ruzu Herbal Products to enhance the outreach of the various health care remedies in herbal formulas, was created for Nigerians to live healthily as well as make wealth.

    The range of herbal products is said to be a potent solution for the treatment of a range of health issues and complications, while users and buyers of these products make money using the Go-Wellness platform.

     

  • CORONATION: Century Chief Peter Asonye Broke All Records In Preparation For The Eze In Diaspora Crown 

    CORONATION: Century Chief Peter Asonye Broke All Records In Preparation For The Eze In Diaspora Crown 

    By Edmund Nwabueze Onyiriogwu

    The Eze stool in diaspora has been prevailing phenomenon for some decades, especially in the nation’s industrial capital, which is the flagship of the crown outside the Igboland. Eze in diaspora concept has brought glory, honour and fame to those who wear the crown. Though, the power or authority embedded therein is titular or nominal, but it’s common aspiration of young Igbo men in Lagos who have financial stability to seek the crown.

    In Igboland, Ezestool is hereditary, but the concept of the crown outside the Igbol enclave is not limited to the royal families as any son of Igbo extraction can aspire for the crown. This situation has culminated to the proliferations of Eze in diaspora with the attendant exposure of the crown to abuse and vitiation.

    Today, there are many people who parade as Eze in diaspora, particularly, here in Lagos that raise questions in terms of character, influence, conduct and financial strength. Igbo is a proud tribe which does not compromise on excellence and perfection. It is expected that the stake for the Ezestool in Nigeria commercial centre must be high.

    The perception of every Igbo is that an Eze in diaspora must be distinguished in character and conduct, spiffed with aura that gives him a pride of place in the area he domiciles, above all, he must be financially independent as not to look cheap to preclude possible blackmail of the tribe, especially by their hosts or other neighbours.

    There are various Igbo social cultural organizations domiciled in Lagos that coronate Eze and each has its own rules in the making of the diasporan Eze, but Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo as the apex social cultural organization has highest benchmark in the selection and coronation of Eze, which others cannot rival.

    The emergence of Chief Peter Ifeanyi Asonye, popularly called, ‘The Iord Mayor,’ an ebullient youngman, very humble and unassuming as Eze in diaspora designate with the title of OHAZURUME NDI IGBO OF LEKKI has turned to be a huge blessing to the league of Eze in diaspora.His mind boggling colossal
    preparations for his coronation, which is unprecedented not only in Ohanaeze coronations, but also in other Eze installations done in Lagos State has brought pride and honour to the stool, and invariably restored its ebbing dignity.

    Chief Peter passed the scrutiny of the screening of the king makers and was approved by the President of Ohanaeze Lagos Chief Solomon Aguene Ogbonna aka Udochi. Remarkably, he has conducted himself with dignity and honour, which indeed accentuates that his claim or aspiration for the crown cannot be faulted.

    Coronations of Ndi Eze are usually marked with fete and precede predominantly by donation of a cow to the conclave of Ndi Eze by the Eze designate as prerequisite for admission into the Eze league.

    To the lord Mayor, despite being from a royal lineage he has appreciable deference and veneration to the Eze in diaspora stool and believes that his gratitude must be underscored by unfettered generosity in the preparations for his installation as OHAZURUME of Ndi Igbo.

    Hence, he has put in place a high budget preparations and coronation ceremony running nothing less than forty million Naira, which no single coronation event has attracted in the history of coronations of diasporan Eze in Lagos.

    Apart of donating a cow to Ndi Eze, he also donated a cow to the Ohanaeze Chairmen Forum, comprising 57 Ohanaeze Chairmen of 20 LGA and 37 LCDA in Lagos. There were huge budgets for the mobilizations of the youths and women groups from different LGA and LCDA chapters of Ohanaeze to attend the event. Fifteen goats and other items were given to eminent individuals as part of the invitations for the event. Above all, a thumping amount of eight million Naira was earmarked for air lifting of guests from Imo State and Abuja to attend the coronation slated on Sunday 5th May, 2024 at Union Bank Club, Bode Thomas, Surulere.

    This coronation is expected to be one in a million, distinct and spectacular, ofcourse, no stone has been left untouched by Chief Peter in the preparations.

    Many first class traditional rulers from different states in the Southeast are to grace the coronation. Other anticipated dignitaries are Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Commissioner Capital Development Ebony State, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, President General Ohanaeze, Aliko Dangote, Chief Chidi Anyaegbu of the Chisco fame, Senator Florence Ita Giwa Mama, Bakassi to mention just a few.

    Nollywood stars, top musicians, comedians and other celebrities in addition to Big Brothers winners will attend the coronation which may equate a carnival in respect of the level of preparations.

    Undoubtedly, many Igbo and lovers of the ethnic nationality are anxiously craving to be part of the epoch making ceremony.

    Indeed, the lord Mayor has broken all records in the history of preparations for coronations of Ezes in Lagos not only in terms of huge budget, but also, in terms of mobilizations of crowd and high profile individuals for the event. The expected presence of many traditional rulers from the Southeast in the coronation will be novel and further validates the Ezestool in diaspora.

  • 𝑾𝑶𝑹𝑲𝑬𝑹𝑺’ 𝑫𝑨𝒀: 𝑶𝑳𝑨𝑺𝑶𝑱𝑼 𝑺𝑨𝑳𝑼𝑻𝑬𝑺 𝑰𝑺𝑶𝑳𝑶 𝑳𝑪𝑫𝑨 𝑾𝑶𝑹𝑲𝑭𝑶𝑹𝑪𝑬, 𝑶𝑻𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑺 𝑰𝑵 𝑭𝑶𝑹𝑴𝑨𝑳, 𝑰𝑵𝑭𝑶𝑹𝑴𝑨𝑳 𝑺𝑬𝑪𝑻𝑶𝑹𝑺

    𝑾𝑶𝑹𝑲𝑬𝑹𝑺’ 𝑫𝑨𝒀: 𝑶𝑳𝑨𝑺𝑶𝑱𝑼 𝑺𝑨𝑳𝑼𝑻𝑬𝑺 𝑰𝑺𝑶𝑳𝑶 𝑳𝑪𝑫𝑨 𝑾𝑶𝑹𝑲𝑭𝑶𝑹𝑪𝑬, 𝑶𝑻𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑺 𝑰𝑵 𝑭𝑶𝑹𝑴𝑨𝑳, 𝑰𝑵𝑭𝑶𝑹𝑴𝑨𝑳 𝑺𝑬𝑪𝑻𝑶𝑹𝑺

    …𝑳𝒂𝒖𝒅𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉

    Emmanuel lkpeama.

    The Executive Chairman of Isolo LCDA, Olasoju Adebayo, has celebrated the council’s workforce as well as other workers across the formal and informal sectors in the country on the special occasion of this year’s workers’ day.

    Olasoju saluted the council’s labour under the aegis of National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) for their invaluable contribution to driving the LCDA’s day-to-day activities and programs.

    In the statement issued by his media office very early this morning, the council boss described workers as the pillar of any establishment or society highlighting their immense contributions to economic development and national growth.

    “On the return of Workers’ Day, I am delighted to celebrate the entire staff of our council area – the workforce in the education, finance, human resource, engineering, environment, legislative staff, legal, the entire management staff and cabinet members among others.

    “Yes, the Bible says there’s dignity in labour, the activities of our workforce and others in the corporate and informal sectors across our council area – particularly artisans have not only dignified our council area but ensured socio-economic growth and development. I salute the doggedness, resilience, camadarie, strength and productivity of the entire Nigerian workers today,” the statement read in part.

    Olasoju concluded by reassuring the council workforce of improved welfare and prioritizing their various needs for optimal performance as he has always demonstrated.

     

  • Nine Persons lnjured As Gas Explosion Rock Ajegunle Community

    Nine Persons lnjured As Gas Explosion Rock Ajegunle Community

    Emmanuel Clement.

    About Nine persons including a pregnant woman, children and adults suffered varying degrees of burn injuries when a gas explosion rocked Ajegunle-Apapa in Lagos on Tuesday at exactly 12.39pm

    According to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) said that preliminary investigations suggest that a suspected gas leakage triggered the explosion, subsequently igniting a high-tension cable, noting that the problem caused the fire outbreak as the area is known for its gas cylinder trading activities, amplifying the impact, the agency said.

    In a statement issued by the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, on Tuesday, said, “Thanks to the coordinated efforts of the Ajegunle and Sari-Iganmu Fire Stations of the LSFRS, with support from the Federal Fire Service, the fire was swiftly brought under control, preventing further devastation.

    “Despite the prompt response, the incident inflicted damage on four commercial tricycles, six lock-up shops, and a section of a residential bungalow. However, firefighters managed to salvage nearby structures, including a critical fuel service station, mitigating potential additional losses.

    “Tragically, nine individuals, including a pregnant woman and several children and adults, suffered varying degrees of burn injuries. They received immediate medical attention from the Lagos State Ambulance Service and are currently undergoing further treatment at the Ajeromi General Hospital and Gbagada Burnt & Trauma Centre.

    Adeseye went further to state that the Lagos State Fire service is dedication to safeguarding lives and property through proactive emergency response, public education, and community engagement initiatives.”she submitted

  • Encomium As Otunba Akpoyibo Uwanogho Celebrates 50th Birthday In Grand Style.

    Encomium As Otunba Akpoyibo Uwanogho Celebrates 50th Birthday In Grand Style.

    …As he is described as a man of integrity,a peacemaker and a goal getter.

    Emmanuel lkpeama.

    It was a thing of joy and gathering of creme-la-creme in the society on the 28th of April,2024, when High Chief Akpoyibo Uwanogho celebrated his 50th years Birthday in Lagos.

    The event which was attended by his immediate family, friends, business associates, members of the lgbo and yoruba speaking community, traditional rulers, well wishers whose lives he has positively touched in one way or the other.

    High Chief Akpoyibo who is the Otunba Akeweje of ljegun drew numerous people from various walks of life to celebrate his Birthday at the New life Baptist Church Oke Afa,where choir ministered with songs befitting such auspicious event, and the reception at White House hall ljegun Lagos.


    The highly elated Otunba Akpoyibo disclosed that since he was born, he has the desired to work for the people by putting smiles on their face especially the down trodden.

    The celebrant who is prominently known for his hospitality and service to humanity said “I feel very elated and grateful to God. It has been God all the way that I have been able to overcome all the obstacles in life. God has been my strength and my helper. I must say a big thank you to my wife and my mother who are my best friends.

    In his speech, Rev Oyebanji of New life Baptist Church Oke Afa eulogized the celebrant for his good work in the society and to the growth of the church,adding that, there is need for the guests to emulate the celebrant Godly life style.


    The wife of the celebrant,Mrs Akpoyibo Uwanogho described her husband as one who is caring, tolerant and above all one who does not discriminate, rather he accomadates every body,while thanking her husband for the love shown to her and her children since they both tied the knot averred that, She married the Man of her dream who have contributed positively for her success in life.

    ” we started when he had nothing, many people wrote us off because they believed that we won’t make it but thank God for his grace,mercy and encouragement we have survived the obstacles and challenges. My prayers for him is that we will grow old together to take care of our children,grand children and great grand children” she submitted.


    The Eze Ndigbo of Aigbaka Ejigbo,His Royal Highness,Eze Ambassador Nicholas Emenike Njoku, stated that Otunba Akpoyibo is a friend and brother who have been tested for over 20years, describing him as an unusual person, extraordinarily divine talents, gifted and skilled who he believed some of the virtues of Otunba Akpoyibo are fear of God, honesty and hardworking.

    The United Nation Ambassador went further to state that the celebrant is a humanitarian personified following his track records, little wonder dignitaries from all walks of life decided to honor him today.

    In the same vein, Chief James Uwanogho, senior brother to the celebrant opined that his brother is one who is respectful, a philanthropist and is ready to serve anyone no matter his/her status.

    Chief James noted that the golden jubilee celebration is just a starting point to another door of success. he said “my brother simplicity cannot be quantified and because of this,l and my family decided to give him all the necessary support especially my wife who took it upon herself in ensuring that this birthday celebration is a huge success.

    “My prayers for him,is that he will achieve more as this is just the beginning of another chapter in his life and whatever he lays his hands to do ,he will succeed” he stated.

    Lending his voice, Comrade Thank God Uwanogho pointed out that the family is not just celebrating Otunba’s birthday but his success story.

    Thank God who was the former NANS Vice president Edo state prayed that God will continue to protect him and bless the works of his hands.

    He said ” Ever since our father died, Prince James and Akpoyibo has been playing the fatherly role,we are not just celebrating birthday but his success story. Otunba is one who does not discriminate,he accomadates everybody both the rich and the poor,my prayers for him is that God will bless him so that all he has worked for,he will reap it in abundance “he said.

    Bishop Chidi Anthony says High Chief Akpoyibo is a man of integrity” l have known him for years, even at the early beginning and l am not surprised with the kind of dignitaries that attended his event today,he is someone that whenever you call on him,he will answer and always stand with you.

    “My prayers for him is that he will grow from strength to strength,this is just the beginning as the sky would be his limit and God who brought him to this level would take him to another level”,he said.

    Chief Tunde Alabi stated that Akpoyibo loves to assist people and go extra mile in solving their problems, “the celebrant is very honest and transparent in all his dealings,his simplicity life is worthy of emulation.God will continue to protect him as he will grow to see his grand and great grand children.”he said.

    Mrs Glory Chuks Uwanogho said Otunba is a peacemaker,a goal getter, caring and loving person,he does not eat alone as he can give his heart out just to please people around him “If you want something done and wants it to be perfect, you can rely on Otunba and forget about it. One of his quality that I admired most which I want to take away is his ability to put people together”.

    “My prayers for him is that God in his infinite mercy will grant him good health, put his enemies to shame, anyone who wants his downfall will fall in his place “she submitted.

    Assorted gifts were presented to the celebrant who also cut the birthday cake and danced to thunderous ovations during the reception when his wife virtually stole the show as she chanted the ancestral panegyrics of her husband to the admiration of all.

    Among the dignitaries that attended the event include the Eze Ndigbo of ljegun/ljedodo Community,Eze Dr C.C.Nwokedi, Chairman Council of Ndieze Lagos state and his cabinet members,Eze Ambassador Nicholas Emenike Njoku,Eze Ndigbo of Aigbaka Ejigbo Lagos and members of his cabinet, ACP Diaga, Bishop Chidi Anthony,Gallant Kings and Queens Social Club,Royal Chiefs and Cabinet of Ijegun Ancient kingdom among others .

     

     

     

     

  • Pinto Realty Limited Holds Marketers Forum, Celebrates Excellence.

    Pinto Realty Limited Holds Marketers Forum, Celebrates Excellence.

    Emmanuel lkpeama.

    Advocacy, sensitization and campaign for the Igbos to take part of their investments down to the east was given a concrete impetus on Saturday at Pinto Realty Limited office , Ajao Estate, Lagos, when management of Blossom City Estate held a Marketers Forum with promises of mouthwatering bonuses.


    Speaking on reason for the establishment of Blossom City Estate, Lolo(Mrs) Nneka Chimezie, a Real Estate Consultant and Chairman/CEO of Blossom City Estate, said that the vision is to industrialize the lgbo community and move the population,mass exodus of southeasterns to different parts of the nation and world back to lgbo land .

    According to her,” We realize that even though we go out to seek for greener pastures, we never understood the level of damage it is doing to us. I realized that this is the way the people moved in those days. You see people moving from place to place and settle in there, and another people would go and settle where they moved from. ”

    “Now that we are moving, leaving our home state,other people are going to take over soon, they are just waiting for us to leave home and forget home,but Blossom Estate along Enugu/Nsuka Road in Enugu State has wonderful features, well gated, good road network, excellent security,it will also give room for employment opportunities for our children and above all industrialized our state for the growth of the lgbo nation,so our plans is to make the whole southeast, help and make sure we develop and attract investment and business development in the region ” she stated.


    Lolo Chimezie went further to urge the marketers to always align themselves with blossom city estate as the organization has plans of bringing experts that will train and retrain them so that they can become gurus in real estate business.

    While congratulating Pastor Sam Anaku who won the excellence award for the month of March,she noted that with embodiment of dedication and innovation,the marketers can enrich themselves by ensuring that the set goal is achieved, stating that Pastor Sam has not only raised the bar but also inspired other marketers.


    Pastor Sam Anaku who is the champion for the month of March stated that the award came to him as a surprise and that the award will spur him to generate more better results.

    He said ” l am so happy,l was not expecting this because l only wanted to keen into the vision of blossom city estate, where the CEO dream is to Industrialize the South East region and the zeal for lgbos to come back home and develop their father’s land. For this singular award,as a pastor l will seek for more wisdom for diversification for extra movement which l know will generate more better results through studies and prayers.” he submitted.

    Pastor Sam urged all lgbos to make good use of this ample opportunity of Investing in blossom city estate,”no matter where you are , outside your home, there will be oppression and suppression which is inevitable and whatever happens to you, there will be no defense. So l appeal to my lgbo brothers and sisters to come back home so that we can develop our region and blossom city estate, which is an honest organization is the answer ” he stated.

    Speaking in the same vein,Chief Sunday Ossai,who was a special guest urges the lgbo to come back and develop their region, noting that the lgbos cannot be developing another man’s land while their region and land is lying fallow as there is no developmental project in the south east region.

    He thanked Lolo Chimezie for taking the giant stride in ensuring that the south east region is developed, stating that with blossom city estate, the Igbos can begin by moving some of their business to the east thereby forcing people to go to the east to build their industries and business empires.

    Highlight of the event was a presentation of cutting of the champion cake for the month of March and other incentives giving to the winner.