Lifestyle

Eminent Nigerians Grace Pa Christopher Ogunbanjo’s Funeral

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By Wuraola Bamgbose

It was a celebration of a life well spent as eminent Nigerians on Thursday thronged Erunwon, Ijebu, Ogun State as the remains of a foremost illustrious son of the State Pa Christopher Ogunbanjo was laid to rest at his residence.

Our correspondent reports that a funeral service had earlier been held at the church of Epiphany, Egba Anglican Diocese, Erunwon, Ijebu, which had in attendance dignitaries such as the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Minister of finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, two former governors of Ogun State Aremo Olusegun Osoba and Senator Ibikunle Amosun amongst others.

Commenting on the life and times of the late icon, President Bola Tinubu who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume described Pa Ogunbanjo as a distinguished figure in Nigeria’s legal and business communities, whose multifaceted roles as an industrialist, corporate lawyer and philanthropist left indelible impressions in these important fields as he empowered and mentored numerous professionals from Nigeria and beyond. 

Also, in another remark, the executive governor of Ogun State Prince Dapo Abiodun who eulogized the late philanthropist described him as a man of honour, who thrived on self-discipline and moderation.

In his sermon, Venerable Ebenezer Abiala of the Ijebu Anglican diocese said, that Pa Christopher Ogunbanjo lived a fulfilled as he served God diligently during his lifetime.

Venerable Abiala however urged all Christian faithfuls to move closer to their maker in absolute service, dedication to God and humanity.

Prince Christopher Ogunbanjo was born on 14 December  1923 and passed on 7th October 2023 at the age of 99.

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Culture

Olowu Decks Rtd NTA GM Wakama with Chieftaincy Title

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Former Ondo State governor, Retired General Ekundayo Opaleye wants recipients of chieftaincy titles to regard the honour as a platform for more service to humanity.

Retired General Opaleye gave the advice in Abeokuta, at a reception in honour of a former Senior Special Assistant to Ogun State governor on Media, Chief Funmi Wakama and her husband, Chief Ene on their installation as the Yeye Fiwagboye and Fiwagboye of Owu Kingdom.

The former Ondo State governor, who was the chairman at the event held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, advised Mrs Funmi Wakama, who was also retiring from the service of the Nigeria Television Authority, NTA and her husband to continue to promote harmonious relationship among the people around them.

Also, former governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba, while addressing the gathering, applauded Chief Ene Wakama for supporting his wife to reach the top of her career in the tasking field of journalism, describing the former General Manager of NTA Abeokuta as a courageous personality and a goal getter. 

The Olowu of Owu, Egbaland, Oba Saka Matemilola had earlier at the Oke Ago Owu Palace installed Chief Funmi Wakama and her husband Chief Ene Wakama as the Yeye Fiwagboye and Fiwagboye of Owu Kingdom at an event  chaired by former Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun and attended by dignitaries including Senator Tolu Odebiyi, the Executive Secretary Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria, Dr Yemisi Bangbose and the General Manager, Radio Nigeria, Paramount FM, Abeokuta, Mr. Akinyinka Akintola.

Highlight of the reception was the unveiling of the Funmi Wakama Foundation and Media Outfit by the retiring NTA Director.

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Politics

Osoba Rallies Support for Gov. Abiodun

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By Bolanle Adesida

A former Governor of Ogun State and National Leader of All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Olusegun Osoba has called on all members of the party in the state to continue to support the re-elected governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun.

Chief Osoba made the call while receiving Governor Abiodun, his deputy, leaders and members of the party at his Abeokuta residence.

While describing the victory of Governor Abiodun at the just concluded governorship election as divine intervention, Chief Osoba urged leaders and members of the party to be magnanimous in victory.

Responding, Governor Abiodun, who described Chief Osoba as his political mentor, commended him for inspiring his administration to do more.

The Governor explained that his administration would focus more on public utilities towards ensuring that people of the state have an adequate supply of potable water and uninterrupted power supply.

Governor Abiodun also said that the Ogun State International Agro Cargo Airport project would be completed before the end of the year, adding that investment would be brought into the state to facilitate Kajola Dry Port.

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Lifestyle

Chief Osoba Commiserates with Tony Momoh’s Family

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Former Ogun State governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba has described the death of former Minister of Information and Culture, Chief Tony Momoh as a big loss to the country.

The All Progressives Congress National leader in his condolence letter made available to newsmen in Abeokuta described late Chief Momoh as a consummate journalist that was serious minded who used his pen to make tremendous impact in the media profession.

Former governor Osoba said the media world have lost a consummate Journalist who was a string and powerful member of the intellectual in the media industry.

Late Chief Momoh appointed Minister of Information and Culture by General Ibrahim Babangida, held the office from September 1986 until 1990 was reported to have died at his residence in Abuja at the age of eighty one.

Wale Oluokun