GREG UANSERU CREAM OF NIGERIAN SOCIETY GATHER AS BUSINESSMAN HOSTS FIRST-CLASS 60TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

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GREG UANSERU CREAM OF NIGERIAN SOCIETY GATHER AS TOP BUSINESSMAN

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My life has been a testimony of the Goodness of God. When you work hard God will surely bless you.

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LAGOS STANDS STILL AS TOP BUSINESSMAN

GREG UANSERU HOSTS SUPERLATIVE 60TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

The cheerful celebrant, Mr. Greg Uanseru

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Story: Michael Effiong Photoshoot: Kelechi Amadi-Obi Photo: Adekoya Adegbite, Segun Lawal, Funmilayo Adeyemi & Family Album

n the world of unassuming businessman, Greg Uanseru, celebrating a landmark occasion like his 60th birthday means hosting a one-in-town event to thank God for His blessings and favour.

Such a grandiose party demands a big crowd, many famous faces and red carpet regulars who have been his loyal friends, people who the benevolent gentleman has known for ages.

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Grego, as the President/CEO of GCA Energy Limited is fondly called, invited governors: incumbent and former, heavyweights from major political parties, captains of industry, oil barons, business moguls and friends from way back for this wonderful celebration.

His, was indeed a party like no other. It will certainly be adjudged as one of THE parties of 2018.

The kind of party you will remember if not forever but for years to come, on account of its sheer class, colour, glamour and first-rate fun.

The celebration took months of painstaking planning and preparation. Yes, the celebrant was very clear about how he wanted his day to look. And with the help of his wives, his in-law, Mrs Pamela Shodipo and the efforts of high society supremo, Senator Daisy Danjuma, everything was properly co-ordinated.

This reporter was a witness to series of meetings, and situations where the celebrant would shuttle back and forth strategizing with Senator Danjuma. Even the guest list and sitting arrangements were adjusted many times over as everyone who was somebody wanted to be at this superlative celebration.

It was on Wednesday, July 25th 2018 that the hardworking, charismatic and always cheerful businessman from Edo State hit this significant milestone.

On this auspicious day, he began the day in prayers with his family members but his plan that day was a special thanksgiving service at the Catholic Church of Presentation, GRA, Ikeja.

Decked in angelic white, the celebrant who is a lover of exotic cars and have a few in his garage left one of his Rolls Royce Phantoms to ferry his wives, while he chose to ride in a black SUV belonging to a good friend.

In church, it was a very lively and spirituallystimulating session that was enjoyed by all present. The service began with the singing of the popular chorus “ Halleluyah”

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The officiating Priest, Rev. Father Augustine Ikuomola who led other men of God steered the ceremony expertly. But it was Rev. Father Joe Edem who preached the day’s sermon.

He praised the celebrant for acknowledging God as the source of his success and coming to the vineyard of the Lord to say Thank You. Reading from various chapters of the Bible, he stated that those who give glory to God for their achievements or call on Him before embarking on any journey, never fail.

He rounded off his sermon by praying that God will grant the celebrant long life, prosperity and excellent health.

The service which sizzled with many songs, reached its crescendo when the celebrant and his family were invited to dance from the back of the church to the altar to officially express their thanks.

It was a very lively moment as the top businessmen, who was joined by friends such as Rear Admiral Joe Aikhomu, Senator Musa Adede, Senator Daisy Danjuma, Mr Austin Alegeh, SAN and wife, Ferishat, Mr Frank Okosun, Ambassador Deregogo Ogan and wife, Boma, Aigbovbose Aig-Imoukuede, Mr Osten Olorunsola and others, danced excitedly after which he and his family members were showered with prayers and holy water by the priests.

There was a special presentation by a Catholic Welfare Group who thanked the celebrant for his immense support, describing him as someone who gives ceaselessly. A powerful prayer session and a recessional hymn rounded off the occasion Minutes later, guests were treated to a sumptuous brunch by the celebrant at his expansive and classy home. There, they were well-pampered and given firstrate Uanseru family treatment. He also cut some cakes, surrounded by his dearest and closest family and friends. The session was officiated by Mr. Austin Alegeh, SAN.

On July 28th, that was the day the philanthropist extraordinaire had set aside to host the Mother Of All Parties to mark the landmark occasion.

The glittering reception unfolded at the top-notch Convention Centre, Eko Hotel & Suites-and this was one event that literally shut down Lagos.

The amazing ambience of the venue was majestic, after it had been heavenly transformed by Mrs Ozo Adeyeye’s Flowerplus and her crew. The flower arrangements, the enchanting chandeliers and the centrepieces were indeed fitting for such a classy celebration.

From the entrance of the famous venue, it was obvious that something big was going on. Big, bold and bright images of Mr Greg lined the walkway. The photoshoot was handled by celebrated photographer, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, no wonder the pictures were simply breath-taking The blue carpet of the walkway was complemented by soft blue lights, and this blended well with the white and blue décor. Indeed the whole place was bathed in blue!

For the day, the celebrant’s in-law, Mrs. Pamela Shodipo handled protocols while the experience hands from KSquare Security were put at the gate to ensure that only the invited guests were allowed in to savour this one-in-town event. The guests list was starstudded, virtually everybody who was somebody was being expected.

With a team of caterers, Saheeto handling small chops, epic tunes by famous DJ Jimmy Jatt, Cuppy and Vintage Band, the vibe was a perfect blend of classic oldskool, contemporary and cool. And the anchor was none other than popular comedian, Bovi.

By the time guests arrived, the wine had been kept at the proper temperature, choice champagnes had been chilled to perfection, while the finest cognacs and whiskeys were on standby.

The cheerful celebrant, Mr Greg Uanseru

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I actually grew up faster than most children because I lost my parents at a very young age. My dad died at 40 and my mother died at the age of 29. I went to school and was brought up by the Catholic Church

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As a man who loves dancing and is usually good natured and funny, it was no surprise that the event officially kicked off when Mr Greg, the main man of the day danced into the arena from behind the impressive stage crafted by Nelson Jack and creative visuals provided by Olu and his team from Dujour Production Ltd Rocking to Diana Ross’s famous song, “Am Coming Out”, the elated celebrant decked in a made-to-measure black Tom Ford dinner jacket, black drop bow tie, white shirt and a black pair of shoes stepped out to a standing ovation by all guests. Of course, he was brimming with joy and beaming his trademark smile.

He was soon joined by his wives and together they danced for a few minutes before making their way to their seats.

Pastor Idowu Iluyomade of the Redeemed Christian Church Of God (RCCG) City of David Parish declared the event officially open with prayers and then the party proper began!

Bolaji Banjoko, the talented saxophonist popularly called BJ Sax stepped up to titillate guests with a medley of popular Christian tunes. Guests were on their feet, singing, clapping, cheering and praising God. Mr Greg had stated that his party would have no dull moment “It will be enjoyment all the way, there will be no speeches”. And he kept his word.

Switching from Vintage Band to DJ Jimmy Jatt and Cuppy, guests had a full dose of jams to enjoy. The fun-filled occasion reached its crescendo when he was about to cut his cake.

The cake cutting session was moderated by celebrant’s good friend, GMD/CEO of Access Bank, Dr. Herbert Wigwe.

He described the celebrant as a friend indeed.

H e recounted how he wanted to make a very big business decision and asked for his advice, he said that all Mr. Greg said was “follow you conscience and do the right thing”.

That statement, he said, guided his decision which turned out well at the end.

With his wives, children and Governors Godwin Obaseki and Ibrahim Dankwambo, the celebrant cut his cake after everyone was asked to spell: J-E-S-U-S. 10

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Trust is not a common commodity in business and I thank God that over the years that is one thing that we have become known for by our friends and partners

Then, everybody broke into a “Happy Birthday song”, then the DJ threw in Stevie Wonder’s famous Happy Birthday track and just when we thought that was it for that segment, the next voice that was heard was Mavin Records First Lady: Tiwa Savage!

She serenaded the celebrant and guests with a medley of her popular songs, and the whole place was enveloped in jollity. Another star, Dr. Sid also gave a thrilling performance that got everyone dancing too. Later, Mr Greg’s daughter, Michelle, whose birthday fell on the very next day, was invited to cut a cake-therefore, for the Uanseru family, it was a double celebration. Michelle, as expected, was joined by her parents, family and friends.

Like the music lover that he is, Mr Greg went to change to a more comfortable white top and pair of trousers-and he was on the dance floor most of the time. His guests were not left out of the dance session, with top class music wafting from the PA system, choice drinks flowing and assorted bites from gourmet chefs, the party was rocking big time.

There is no shadow of doubt that Mr Greg Uanseru’s 60th birthday lived up to its expected A-Star billing because everyone really had a “Swellxellent” time.

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Yes, I was in church with my wives and children to thank God. There is no form of discrimination in my family, we are all together, one big happy family.

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ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY

The Greg Uanseru family: Michael, Michelle, Gerald, Lisa, Greg Jnr. & Diane with their parents

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I have encouraged my children to value hardwork , honesty and also to take their studies seriously. So far, they have not disappointed me.

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Greg Uanseru (Jnr) with celebrant, Mr. Greg Uanseru

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He is a very cool gentleman who is fun to be with. ...Very generous and a super motivator even at his age.

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Gerald Greg-Unaseru with celebrant, Mr. Greg Unaseru

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Oh! I am so happy that my loving dad is 60.

I pray that God will continue to shower him with His blessings and grant him excellent health.

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Lisa Greg-Uanseru with celebrant, Mr Greg Uanseru

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My dad is a very warm hearted person. He always cares about people and he is a great dancer (laughs). He is the best dad ever and someone I would not want to get rid of.

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Michelle Greg-Uanseru with celebrant, Mr Greg Uanseru

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A Very out-going person. He is very generous, very funny and always makes me laugh.

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Diane Greg-Uanseru with celebrant, Mr Greg Uanseru

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My dad is a very kind man and loving person. He is the best dad in the world.

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Michael Greg-Uanseru with celebrant, Mr Greg Uanseru

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I am a very easygoing person, I love my family. I try as much as possible to make them happy, when I want to be firm, I can be, but generally, I can be described as good natured .

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The celebrant fondly called Mr. G

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We have already started philanthropic projects in my place Owan West (Edo State), we have given them water, we have given them light , we want to make the place comfortable so that people will not all need to rush to the city.

My plan is to ensure that all the children there go to school. Education is very important, it should be compulsory.

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THE MAN

GREG C ALLED

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r. Gregory Uanseru was born in Warri, present day Delta State on July 25th, 1958. He attended both Primary and Secondary Schools in Otuo, Owan West LGA of present day Edo State.

At the completion of the West African School Certificate (WASC), he came to Lagos, and with a strong Christian background that valued honesty, probity and hard work, he joined the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) in 1975, before he was employed by the Nigeria Airways as a Cabin Crew.

At Nigeria Airways his industry and charm soon came to fore and he was elevated to the overseas route which ensured that he toured the world and was also sponsored to countless courses and workshops. This invaluable knowledge was a booster to his confidence and expanded his worldview so much so that he resigned eight years later in 1987, to set up his own business, Greg Continental Agency (GCA).

Service delivery and customer satisfaction was second nature to him, and thus he was initially engaged in trading before he delved into procurements for the refineries/ Petrochemical industries.

Years later, he restructured the company and has turned it into a full-fledged Engineering & Technical Service Company. The re-organisation of its operation also led to a rechristening and thus its present name: GCA Energy Limited.

Today, GCA Energy Limited is a dominant player in the Nigeria oil & gas industry in the provision of major procurement, maintenance, metering & calibration, laboratory and environmental Services. Its headquarters is in Lagos, Nigeria with branch offices in Port Harcourt and Accra, Ghana, Houston, USA and Ottawa, Canada.

He is an Associate Member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers and his company has won several awards and honours.

Days after his top-rate birthday party, we had this interview with Mr. Greg Uanseru in his lovely home in GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. Enjoy Why was it necessary for you to begin your celebration with a thanksgiving service

There was no way I was going to begin my birthday in any other way but to express thanks to God. God has been taking care of me all these years as well as protected, guided, guarded and blessed me to the age of 60. It just had to be done.

This belief in God, was it as a result of your upbringing

Of course. I was brought up in the ways of the Lord. I strongly believe that God plays a major role in our lives.

So tell us about growing up, about your parents and those

early days

I actually grew up faster than most children because I lost my parents at a very young age. My dad died at 40 and my mother died at the age of 29. I went to school and was brought up by the Catholic church under the tutelage of white Irish priests.

The Church

Yes, the Irish missionaries. They adopted me as their son, and I was sent to school by the church. They had a great impact on my life in terms of character building and general outlook about life.

That upbringing taught you a lot

Absolutely, it taught me self-dependence and also built in me, the spirit of never giving up. It was a good foundation for all that I have become today.

Your story is very interesting because such an upbringing at times usually lead to children being wayward and lacking focus.

I would say I have been lucky and have enjoyed the favour of God. You are right about how some people who had the same circumstances as me turned out, but in my case, I was determined to be focused and also made sure that whatever I set my mind on, I struggled to achieve.

I am told you worked in Nigeria Airways, how did you find yourself there

(Laughs heartily) It is a long story. Actually when I finished Secondary, I decided to come to Lagos.

When I came to Lagos, my original plan was to study for my Higher School Certificate, you know, what we used to call HSC. On my arrival, I was told that I was too late, that admissions had closed. So I decided that instead of going back or staying idle, I should look for a job. I saw and applied for the job of a security officer at the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA).

Nigeria must have been really good then, you just applied and got a job

Of course, the country was very good. I did not know anybody, I applied, got employed and went for all kinds of training. I was sent for a training programme at the Police College, Ikeja and I was also sent to the Sea School, Apapa. I was very young at that time and was really excited. There was this day I was walking around the Airport area, (Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja) and I saw a crowd of young boys and girls, in a queue. Like a typical young man would do, I was curious and walked up to one of them to ask what they were queuing for. He told me they were waiting to be interviewed for jobs in the Nigeria Airways. I told them I was interested and they said why not. So I rushed home and went to get my papers. When I got back, I joined the queue, I was interviewed and I got employed.

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Celebrant with wives and children

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Celebrant with his adorable wives: Mrs. Betty Greg-Uanseru & Mrs. Ema Greg-Uanseru

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Celebrant with dashing sons: Greg Jnr., Gerald & Michael

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Celebrant with beautiful daughters: Michelle, Diane & Lisa

I do not pamper my children at all. I always let them understand that whatever they are enjoying is a privilege. I always tell them the story of my own humble beginnings.

Lisa Greg-Uanseru

Sisterly Love: Michelle & Lisa in a jolly mood

Michelle Greg-Uanseru

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Transparency and integrity have been key to our success. When we reach an agreement we keep to it no matter what.

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CELEBRATION BEGINS WITH A THANKSGIVING MORNING MASS

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There was no way I was going to begin my birthday in any other way but to express thanks to God. God has protected, guided, guarded and blessed me to the age of 60.

It just had to be done.

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Michelle Greg-Uanseru, Mr. Greg Uanseru, Mrs. Ema Greg-Uanseru & Michael Greg-Uanseru

Mr. Boma Brown with Mrs. Ema Greg-Uanseru

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Rear Admiral Joe Aikhomu with celebrant & wife, Ema

Celebrant with wife: Mrs Ema Greg Uanseru

Mrs. Ema Greg-Uanseru

Mrs. Ema Greg-Uanseru, Greg Uanseru Jnr, Mr. Greg Uanseru with Mrs. Betty Greg-Uanseru

Greg Uanseru Jnr, Gerald Greg-Uanseru & Lisa Greg-Uanseru

Mrs. Ema Greg-Uanseru, Mr. Greg Unaseru with Mrs. Betty Greg-Uanseru

Celebrant with Senator Musa Adede

Mr Austin Eruotor & Mrs. Nike Eruotor (middle) with guests

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R-L: Eno Udoh, Mrs Femi Kayode-Amusan & Mrs Morayo Ishola (Sas Fabrics)

Toyin Ayodele & friend, Bamidele Isiguzo

Mrs Caroline Nzegwu

Simeon Moju, Tony & Ebele Onyechesi

Toyin

Georgina Uanseru & Richie Uanseru

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Rear Admiral Joe Aikhomu with Ogbo Oradubaya

2nd left: Mrs Agatha Anthony, Sir Joe Best-Okoye & guests

Pamela Shodipo, Rabi Momoh & Tolu Shodipo

Celebrant with Senator Daisy Danjuma

Georgina, Toyin Ashley Dawodu & Sharon Uanseru

Mrs Abies Oghomwen with Mrs. Ferishat Alegeh

(L) Sir Joe Best-Okoye

Helen Uanseru & Mrs. Rosemary Uanseoje

Diane & Michelle Greg-Uanseru with guest

Just like that

Yes just like that. I was employed

by Nigeria Airways that same day as a Cabin Crew and I did not know anybody. Nobody helped me in any way. I soon started work and that was where I met very good friends, friends that I have kept till today.

Did you fly only locally or you went international

It was standard practice that you had to first fly domestic before you go international. We flew to all parts of Africa, and I made friends from everywhere.

R-l: Navy Commodore Theo Okoro (Rtd) with guests

How was Nigeria Airways of that era, give

us a sense of what kind of organization it was

It was a very good place to work.

They trained you, moulded you, exposed you too. We were one family, we had staff from different parts of the country and because we went all over Nigeria, we made friends with people from all over. It was fun

At what time did you decide that it was time to quit Nigeria Airways and go solo

I have always wanted to do something on my own. I have always wanted to challenge myself. It got to a stage that I told myself that I did not want to work like this, I kept seeing

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Mrs. Boma Ogan & Mrs. Chizoba Doreen Wigwe

Uju Ebuka Ukoh

Austin & Nike Eruotor

Aigbovbiose Aig-Imoukhuede with Ambassador Deregogo Ogan

Juliet Uanseru with Bose Inneh

Choir of Catholic Church of Presentation

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Kayode Alagbaja

Mr. Tolu Shodipo

Mr. Seyi Tomoye

2nd Left- Rev. Father Augustine Ikuomola with Rev. Father Joe Edem

Mr Greg Uanseru, the celebrant with wife, Betty

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Celebrant & family during the thanksgiving

Senator Daisy Danjuma congratulating celebrant & wife

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Celebrant with wives: Betty & Ema

Celebrant with his joyous wives

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P R E S E N TAT I O N B Y C AT H O L I C S O C I E T Y

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Celebrant with officiating priests, wives and children

Mr Greg Uanseru with guests

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Celebrant, wives with Uanseru family members

Rear Admiral Joe Aikhomu, Sir Joe-Best Okoye, Mr Greg Uanseru & friend

Celebrant with wives & children

The Uanseru family with friends

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Mr. Ade Ogunlesi with Celebrant

The Uanseru family with guests

Simon Moju, Uanseru family with Kayode Alabaja

The Uanseru family with Editor, Ovation International, Michael Effiong

The Uanseru family with Enomah

The Uanseru family with in-laws

people who had worked for so long and had retired and I did not quite like what I saw. I wanted to live a good life, I did not want to retire and stay at home. The thought of my future kept me thinking of what next I wanted to do.

Also, around the same time, I saw a couple of guys who were flying like myself but were now doing other things like trading. So I decided to join them and we started trading. The first thing we got involved in was selling cosmetics. Then I sold costume jewellery.

Where you travelling to buy goods or you got from other people

I was traveling outside to buy them, and I also met one lady, who later became my business partner, I used to go to New York to buy things and send to her to sell.

Then we went into cosmetics, hair products and shaving powder.

From there, I met other friends, and I was involved in same trading but this time around I got involved in the oil and gas industry. I got some links and began to work with some foreign partners and from there, our

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business began to grow.

Was it from the outset that your formed your company, the one where you are President today

Yes, when I formed the company, it was called Greg Continental Agency (GCA,) but it later became GCA Energy when we started working in the oil and gas industry. The company is over thirty years old now.

At what point would say you hit it big or as they say, you made it

I will say that we have not made it yet (laughs heartily), we are still on course and God has been good to us.

So how has the journey been so far

The journey has not been too smooth but with the help of very good friends we have been getting ahead and striving to deliver.

What attributes would you say have kept your business going

Transparency and integrity has been key to our success. When we reach an agreement we keep to it, no

matter what. When we agree on a payment schedule, we do not give excuses and we also deliver our supplies on time. We have built a track record of excellence that has helped us over the years. No matter how tough, we ensure that our clients and partners are happy.

The track record of honesty and integrity that I spoke about has helped us build a huge network with foreign companies. We now have about sixty of them working with us globally.

That means you have built a business that is trustworthy

Exactly, trust is not a common commodity in business and I thank God that over they years that is one thing that we are known for by our friends and partners

Let us change gear a bit and discuss the matters of the heart. At what point did you decide to settle down and start a family

Like I told you as a young guy in Nigeria Airways, we had a lot of fun, we were enjoying all the nice things that young men that age were enjoying. I just felt I have done as much as I could and it was time. I was not too

Emma Uluoha, Aigbovbiose Aig-Imoukhuede with Bernard Imarah

Mrs Boma Ogan, Mrs Chizoba Wigwe & Ambassador Deregogo Ogan

Michael Greg-Uanseru, Mrs Ema Greg-Uanseru, Mr. Osten Olorunsola, Mrs Betty Greg-Uanseru & Mrs Victoria Olorunsola

Celebrant’s wives with Mr Obinna Anaba

Diane Greg-Uanseru, Michelle Greg-Uanseru, Mrs Betty Greg-Uanseru & Michael Greg-Uanseru

Kunle Otitoju, Tolu Shodipo & Adesola Adebayo

young then though, I was 30 and the rest as they say is history.

On your birthday, you came to the Catholic Church with our two wives

Yes, I was there with my wives and my children to thank God. There is no form of discrimination in my family, we are all together, one big happy family.

I saw the camaraderie throughout the occasion, you are in deed one big family

Exactly

So what kind of husband and father are you

I am a very easy-going person, I love my family. I try as much as possible to make them happy, when I want to be firm, I can, but generally, I can be described as good natured.

Do you pamper you children? A lot of parents usually say, I do not want my

children to suffer what I went through and so spoil their children silly

Far from it. I do not pamper my children at all. I always let them understand that whatever they are enjoying is a privilege. I always tell them the story of my own humble beginnings.

That I lost my parents at a very young age and I had no one.

That I had to struggle from nothing. I tell them all the time that I had no loan from anywhere. It was not that my father had some money somewhere or he had a house somewhere, no, it was my first salary that I used to start life without support from anywhere or anybody.

Therefore, I advice them that what you see here is not your own, you have to go out there and work hard to earn your own.

Gina Nwaka (left), Sade & Mrs Pamela Shodipo

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Mrs Betty Greg-Uanseru & Mrs Ema Greg-Uanseru

Celebrant’s wives with Senator Daisy Danjuma

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Rev. Father Joe Edem

The Greg-Uanseru family

Mr Frank Okosun

Gerald Greg-Uanseru with aunt, Helen Uanseru

Gerald Greg-Uanseru with aunt, Helen Uanseru

Mrs Betty Greg-Uanseru with Greg Uanseru Jnr.

Ms Bose Inneh, Senator Daisy Danjuma, Celebrant with Senator Musa Adede

Ruth Osime, Mrs Nkiru Anumudu, celebrant with Enoh Udoh

Former NBA President, Austin Alegeh, SAN with Rear Admiral Joe Aikhomu

I tell them all the time, beware of some friends, mind the kind of company you keep, don’t get in trouble and think your dad will come there to save you. I have encouraged my children to value hard work , honesty and also to take their studies seriously.

So far, they have not disappointed me.

After the thanksgiving service, you had a talk-of-the-town birthday celebration, how were you able to organize such a huge party that shook Lagos to its foundation

Greg Uanseru Jnr, Helen Uanseru, Lisa Greg-Uanseru with Diane Greg-Uanseru

I had approached Senator Daisy Danjuma whom I will refer to as a dear sister about the fact that I wanted to have a good 60th birthday. I told her I really wanted to thank God in a big way for keeping me alive. So Senator Daisy,

my wives, family members, their friends and a couple of others put that evening together.

It was superb

Oh thank you. Everyone said they had fun which was the idea, I did not want any speeches, I just wanted people to come and have fun. I wanted people to dance and be happy.

I also noticed that virtually everybody was there, people from different parts of Nigeria and different political parties all turned up

That is my life. I am a friend of everybody. I do not discriminate. It was a gathering of my friends, many of them from way back. I thank all of them for honouring me.

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Mrs. Eghosa Edelduok with friends

Tolu Shodipo, Adebayo Adesola, Akin Shodipo & friend

Eno Udoh, Ruth Osime & Nkiru Anumudu

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Mrs. Femi Kayode-Amusan & Mrs. Bamidele Isiguzo

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Senator Daisy Danjuma, Senator Daisy Danjuma, Mrs Ema Greg-Uanseru, Mr Greg Uanseru, Mrs Bettu Uanseru, Mr. Humphrey Uanseoje, Mr Osten Olorunsola & Mr Austin Alegeh, SAN

Mrs. Doreen Wigwe, Mrs Pamela Shodipo, Mrs Ema Greg-Uanseru, celebrant, Mrs Betty Greg-Uanseru with Aigbovbiose Aig-Imoukhuede.

Mr Osten Olorunsola, Ms Bose Inneh, Senator Musa Adede, Mrs Rosemary Uanseoje, Mr Greg Uanseru, Senator Daisy Danjuma, Mr Humphrey Uanseoje & Mr Austin Alegeh, SAN

Celebrant with Mr Austin Alegeh, SAN with his wife, Ferishat

Ruth Osime, Senator Musa Adede, Celebrant, Mr Obinna Anaba, Mrs Nkiru William –Hart & Mrs Nkiru Anumudu

Mrs Abiese Aghomwon, Mrs Ferishat Alegeh, Mrs. Ema Greg- Uanseru, Mrs Ozo Adeyeye & Mrs. Betty Greg-Uanseru

Ruth Osime, Mrs. Ema Greg-Uanseru, Mrs. Betty GregUanseru, Mrs. Nkiru Anumudu & Eno Udoh

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THE GRAND BIRTHDAY PARTY AT EKO HOTEL & SUITES

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THE BEAUTIFUL BLUE CARPET

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Senator Daisy Danjuma

The Celebrant’s wives: Mrs Ema Greg-Uanseru & Mrs Betty Greg-Uanseru

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Diane Greg-Uanseru & friend

Pastor Idowu Iluyomade

Gerald Greg-Uanseru & Greg Uanseru Jnr.

Lisa Greg-Uanseru & Michelle Greg-Uanseru

Mrs Pamela Shodipo with Mrs Ekanem Ejike

Seinne Allwell-Brown, Ruth Benemasia with friend

Bode Olanipekun, SAN & Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN

Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo & Noggie Meggison

Gerald Greg-Unaseru & Greg Uanseru with francis

Ruth Osime & Mo Abudu

Mr & Mrs Ike Chioke

Michael Effiong

Prince Bisi Olatilo

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Mr Segun Awolowo

Captain Sonny & Mrs. Odidison

Mr Austin Eruotor & friend

Mr Osten Olorunsola

Mr & Mrs Francis Ogboro

Lisa Greg-Uanseru, Michelle Greg-Uanseru with cousins

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Fadeke & friend

Mr & Mrs Tony Attah

Mr Tuoyo Omatseye & wife

Mrs Sola Obakoya

Colonel Imuse (Rtd)

Ade Otukomaya

Obong Paul Ekpo

Paolo Pascuzzi

During the preparation of that event, I remember you mentioning something about some charity projects for your people at home, how is that going

Yes, we have already started philanthropic projects in my place, Owan West (Edo State), we have given them water, we have given them light, we want to make the place comfortable so that people will not all need to rush to the city. My plan is to ensure that all the children there go to school. Education is very important, it should be made compulsory.

I believe that it is lack of education that has been responsible for all manner of people using these youths for all kinds of rubbish. It is the reason these youths also engage in Anti-Social Behaviour.

So I will ensure that enough good schools are built in my community. I will also develop playgrounds for sports. We will provide these basic amenities so that when the people who are in the city get home, they will see that those back home are not lacking anything. I am pained each time I drive around and see children roaming the streets or hawking instead of being in school No matter what, every child should be educated. If

Mr Udeme Ufot

we do not cater for this category of people in the society, we would never be safe and our children too will never be safe. I am scared at the number of unemployed and uneducated in our country. We have to try to educate and engage them.

One thing I have noticed here are your cars, can you remember your first car

That was a long time ago (thinks for a few minutes).

I remember now, it was a sports car, I loved it so much, it was a Nissan 240 Sx Coupe.

Have you always loved cars

Yes, I have always loved cars, when I was growing up, I had told my self that I will drive this or that car. To God be the glory, whatever I said I will do, I have done.

Even in my business, when I set out to apply for a business, I always get it.

For example, I told you that I represent so many foreign companies here, whenever I go for such meetings to get my company approved, before I leave, I will pray and have it at the back of my mind that I want that business, when I get there, even before we start discussing details, they will just tell me, you have it, we are ready to work with you.

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Mr Olu Okeowo & wife, Joke with their son

Obinna Nwosu (left)

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Dr Okey Anueyiagu & wife

Mr & Mrs Agiri Johnson

Mrs Ronke Ovia & Mrs Queen Akan-Okon

Obatayo Odulaja & Wife

Tola Akinkugbe (right)

Mr & Mrs Oghomwen

Chief (Mrs.) Sena Anthony & Chief Wole Olanipekun

Mrs Amina Dyeris Sijuwade with Eno Udoh

Mrs Falope

Eng Funso Kupolokun & Senator Sanusi Daggash

Prince Segun Oniru with Oba Olalekan Dosunmu, Akinsiku of Lagos

Juliet, Yeside & Bunmi

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Capt. Hosa Okunbo & daughter, Naomi

Michael Greg-Uanseru & friends

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Ade Otukomaya ( right)

Rear Admiral Joe Aikhomu, Mr Timi Alaibe & Garth Dooley

Samuel Okoye & Benny George

Babs

Kayode Alabaja

Hajia Bola Shagaya

Lisa Greg-Uanseru

Chief Tony Eze, Julius Rone & celebrant

From 2nd left: Dr. Fidelis Oditah, SAN & Michael Effiong

Michelle Greg-Uanseru

Mr & Mrs Tunde Ayeni

Diane Greg- Uanseru

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Osagie Omenai, Senator Musa Adede with guests

Chief Tony Eze, Odus Odey, Julius Rone, Valentine Ogbeide & Chief Humphrey Uanseoje

Femi Osunde, Peter Okundaye, Sen. Ehigie Uzamere, Capt Hosa Okunbo, Mrs Nkiru William-Hart, Tony Odigie & Capt William-Hart Wow, that is God at work

Exactly. There is the divine being guiding my affairs, God has been very good to me.

In the next ten years where do you see yourself, what do you hope

to achieve

In the next ten years, when I am 70, I want to be able to create more job opportunities for Nigerians. I want to be able to create employment for more young Nigerians. There is so much unemployment in the land and people are suffering. It is as a result of the lack of jobs that the youths are being used for terrible things.

At 70, along with my friends, I should have been able to take a lot of people off the streets. At the moment I am in the oil and gas industry, so I will create avenues to train many of these youths to be useful.

I am told there are many jobs in the sector but no trained hands

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to take them

You are right, that is why I am saying we will encourage many youths to take up technical education, hands-on training to fix valves, bolts etc there are so many opportunities that are waiting to be filled this will be my main task in the next ten years.

From what you have said, you have so much compassion for people, are you considering politics

Never. Some of us are not just cut out for the kind of politics that is being played in Nigeria at the moment. There is so much insincerity.

But you have friends in politics

Yes I do. We do not discuss politics. When they ask for advice I give to them and that is where it ends.

Okay on your birthday, you really danced, is it that you love dancing

Sure. Right from my youth I have always loved dancing.

My sister used to tell people that when I was young, I used to go missing. When they were looking for me all they needed to do was to listen to where music was being played and when they trace the sound, sure enough, they will meet me dancing and having fun while people will be clapping for me. There was a time I was almost expelled from school for going out to dance.

You must love music too

Yes

Who are your favourite musicians

I do not have favourites, I just love music of all kinds.

That was why you saw me dancing all night long that day (laughs heartily)

Finally, what will you consider to the philosophy that has guided your life

Always be kind to others. Never ever mortgage your

integrity.

Dr. Tisan Okunbo

Yomi Shonuga & wife

Miracle Ikechukwu

Alali Halliday & guest

Hon. Titi Oseni-Gomez & Wale Gomez

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Tayo & Tutu Ayeni with daughter

Uzo Nwagwu & wife

Uche Wigwe (left) & Dr Taiwo Afolabi (right)

Mrs Boma Ogan & daughter

Chuka Onwuchekwa (left)

Mr & Mrs Jide Babalola

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Engr. Greg Ero

Mr Greg Uanseru looking dapper

Mrs Ema Greg-Uanseru, celebrant & Mrs Betty Uanseru

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Michael Greg-Uanseru with dad, Mr. Greg Uanseru

Michelle Greg-Uanseru, Lisa Greg-Uanseru, Mr Greg Uanseru & Diane Greg-Uanseru

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Abdullahi Gimba, Michael Greg-Uanseru, celebrant with Tolu Shodipo

Mr. Victor Osibodu with Mr. Greg Uanseru

Mr Greg Uanseru with Dr. Fidelis Oditah, SAN

From 2nd left: Mr Bernard Longe & wife with Omo Aikhomu

Dupe Yusuf, celebrant & Mrs Okoye

Mrs. Ike Chioke, Adjarho Mohammed Oyibo, Jonathan Ukoko with Mr Greg Uanseru

Capt. & Mrs Sonny Odidison with Mr & Mrs Francis Ogboro

Stella Okoro, Joy, Helen Uanseru, Juliet Uanseru, Toyin & Peace

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Mr & Mrs Nkang

Enahoro Uanseoje & friend

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Benny George

Mr & Mrs Roland Egede

Dr Dapo Olanipekun, SAN, Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN & Bode Olanipekun, SAN

COCKTAILS

Eyado Ocho, Akan Udofia & wife with Nzan Ogbe

Obong Paul Ekpo & Mr Udeme Ufot

Chief (Mrs) Sena Anthony, Chief Wole Olanipekun & guests

Francis Ogboro with Mrs Pamela Shodipo

Mr & Mrs Jide Babalola

Mrs Udofia, Ms Amina Dyeris Sijuwade & Eno Udoh

Mrs. Amina Dyeris Sijuwade & Eno Udoh

Dr. Dapo Olanipekun, SAN & Olabode Olanipekun, SAN

Mr. Francis Ogboro

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Mr Osten Olorunsola, Mr Akan Okon, Bank-Anthony Okoroafor & Akintunde Adelana

Dr. Tiyan Okunbo, Mr. Alan Omorogbe & Col. Imuse (Rtd.)

Dr Ibiene Ogolo & Nnamdi

Pastor (Mrs) Funmi Adeniyi

Mrs Queen Akan-Okon, Sola Obakoya & Mrs Ronke Ovia

FAMILY, FRIENDS SHOWER ENCOMIUMS ON MR GREG Mrs. Betty Greg-Uanseru

How would you describe your husband

He is a kind and honest man. Also a wonderful father and good husband.

What do you wish him today

Long life, good heath and may he continue to bubble.

What’s that one moment with him you cherish the most

We’ve come a long way and I don’t know which one to pick, but I’ll say he’s a darling husband.

Mrs Ema Greg-Uanseru

How would you describe your husband

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Debo Ogunjimi & friend

Oh my God! He’s such a wonderful man and he’s got a very

large heart. You can see a lot of people here because of him and he’s a great guy really, very unassuming and he’s a loving person to be with. No dull moment when he is around. He loves everybody, he doesn’t discriminate and we all love him too.

So, what do you want to wish him

I want to wish him all the best things of life, long life and prosperity. I pray that he would fulfil his destiny in the mighty name of Jesus. My best wish for him really is that he would reap the fruits of his labour because he deserves it.

Greg Uanseru Jnr.

How would you describe your dad

He's a go-getter, a well-driven man, very focused, always knows what he wants and always goes out to get it.

THE PULSATING PARTY

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I wanted my party to be fun-filled.I did not want speeches or too many distractions.

Just wanted everyone to come, dance, be happy and enjoy themselves.

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The Celebrant stepping on to stage in grandstyle

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Celebrant & wives in a boogie session

IN A BOOGIE SESSION

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Celebrant with his sons: Michael, Gerald & Greg Jnr.

Pastor Idowu Iluyomade declaring the event open with prayers

Governor Godwin Obaseki & Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo with celebrant

Mr Greg Uanseru with Mr Femi Otedola

Mr Gilbert Chagoury, DJ Cuppy & dad, Femi Otedola

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Mr Herbert Wigwe & Senator Daisy Danjuma

Mrs. Betty Greg-Uanseru, Mr. Greg Uanseru, Capt. Hosa Okunbo & Mrs Ema GregUanseru

Senator Sanusi Daggash, celebrant & Dr Taju Umar

Otunba Funsho Lawal, Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo, Senator Sanusi Daggash & Collins Chikeluba

Mr Sam Iwuajoku with celebrant & wife

Sir ABC Ojiako & Mr Greg Uanseru

Admiral Dele Ezeoba (Rtd) & wife, celebrant with Hon. Razak Belo-Osagie

Mr Tunde Folawiyo with Mr Greg Uanseru

Mr Kennedy Uzoka & celebrant

Mr Abel Odiama, celebrant & Mr Victor Gbolade Osibodu

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Mr George Anyiam-Osigwe, Otunba Funsho Lawal, Capt. Hosa Okunbo, Mr. Segun Awolowo, Mr Tunde Folawiyo, Mr Francis Ogboro & Mr Kennedy Anyiam-Osigwe

Mr Tunde Ayeni, Chief Wole Olanipekun, celebrant & Mrs Biola Ayeni & Capt. Hosa Okunbo

Mr & Mrs Kayode Odukoya, celebrant & Seni Adetu, Janet Adetu with Sokiprieye Graham-Douglas

Mr. Joe Obiago, Celebrant & Mr Kennedy Uzoka

Mr. Ernest Nwakpa, Emma Oluoha, Musa Kida, celebrant & Mr. Timi Alaibe

Celebrant with Bode Olanipekun, SAN

So, what would you wish him today

More prosperous years. I want him to take time to appreciate what he has and should plan for more because he has got many more years and there would be difficulties along the way, but I know that he has the grit to overcome any challenges.

Gerald Greg-Uanseru

How would you describe your dad

He is a very cool gentleman who is fun to be with.

If he was 35 years younger, he would be like me (laughs) but he's an interesting person. Very generous and a super motivator even at his age.

So, what would you wish him today

I wish him more wealth, better health, more success in business, more success in everything, grandkids and all of that. I'm working on that very soon. (Laughs)

Lisa Greg-Uanseru

Oh! I am so happy that my loving dad is 60. I pray that God will continue to shower him with His blessings and grant him excellent health.

Diane

How would you describe your dad

He is fun to be with, always doing something. A Very out-going person. He is very generous, very funny

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and always makes me laugh.

So, what do you wish him today

Happy birthday Daddy! I call you Heavy G though you're not heavy anymore. You know I love you so much.

Michelle Greg-Uanseru

My dad is a very warm hearted person. He always cares about people and he is a great dancer (laughs). He is the best dad ever and someone I would not want to get rid of. He has been with me and made me happy for the past 22 years.

A particular incident I won’t forget was when I was in my second year in the university, my dad, someone who is always on his laptop followed me to school during my exams.

At that time, I was going from home to write my exams, my dad followed me on the 2hours 30 minutes journey. You can tell that he is someone who cares about his kids and he is willing to go the extra mile for them. Heis my hero and I love him. I want to wish him the best, more years and God’s blessing.

Michael Greg-Uanseru

I wish my dad a very wonderful birthday. We love him so much and we pray that the Lord will keep him for us. My dad is a very kind man and loving person.

He is the best dad in the world.

Mrs Pamela Shodipo (Sister In-Law)

I wish him the best in life. I thank God for his life.

He is a wonderful person who has done very well for himself. Mr. Greg is such a kind person, he’s very supportive, very jovial and joyful, a kind person with a lot of youthful energy and a successful business man .

He is a family man.

I must say, it has been wonderful being his sister inlaw and I pray that the Lord will continue to bless him, keep him and sustain him in the mighty name of Jesus.

This is the beginning of his life. He has a lot going for him and I wish him the best.

H.E Godwin Obaseki, Governor of Edo State:

I celebrate Greg on the occasion of his 60th birthday. He has remained steadfast, focused and committed as a businessman, delivering value and supporting the development of our nation. His achievements are worthy of emulation. I wish him many more years of happiness and success’.

Yomi Shonuga, Debo Ogunjimi, Akintunde Adelaja, Fred Eze & friend

Tonye Cole & wife

Dr Okey Anueyiagu, celebrant & wives

Celebrant with Engr Greg Ero

Mrs Nike Eruotor, celebrant & guests

Mr Osten Olorunsola, celebrant & Bank-Anthony Okoroafor

Mr Tony Eviebor, Mr Osa Osunde & Mr Alan Omorogbe

Mr Valentine Agu, celebrant, Rear Admiral Joe Aikhomu & Herbert Wigwe

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Celebrant with the Omatseye family

Mr Udeme Ufot, Mr. Ernest Orji, Rear Admiral Joe Aikhomu, & Mr. Dere Otubu

Fadeke & friend with celebrant

Vennat Omigie & Emma Uluoha

Senator Musa Adede (l) & Osagie Omenai (r)

Miracle Ikechukwu & Evans Jakpa

Captain Sonny Odidison & wife

NFF President Amaju Pinnick with celebrant

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Niyi & Kayode Thomas with celebrant

Mr Victor Sodje with celebrant

Celebrant & friends

Dennis Ojenu, Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, Fadeke, celebrant & Prince Segun Oniru

Senator Musa Adede with guests

Mr Humphrey Uanseoje & wife with celebrant & guests

Dr & Mrs. Enang Nkang

Celebrant with Chief Demola Seriki

Senator Daisy Danjuma:

We thank God Almighty for Greg attaining the age of 60, especially in Nigeria where life expectancy is much lower. He is one of those who should thank God for his Grace, Favour and mercies always.

He is now a senior citizen.

We would have been celebrating his birthday and retirement if he had been a civil servant.

Greg is like a younger brother to me. I am still baffled how he has managed to keep his home intact and happy with two wonderful and lovely wives who live in harmony with disciplined, well-behaved children.

Congratulations Greg at 60.

May he continue to enjoy good health, long life, more prosperity and continued happiness.

He is a very nice and generous person to his friends and family.

May God bless him and his family and grant him all his hearts desires. Amen

Capt. Hosa Okunbo

I am grateful to the Almighty God for creating such

an amazing person like Greg. As he clocks 60, I join his family members, friends and associates to celebrate him. I am delighted to note that your love for our great country Nigeria and indeed humanity, in general, knows no bounds as you have over the years become an epitome and beacon of hope and support to many who have come your way. It is my prayer his star will never grow dim and he shall spend the rest of his days in God's abundant blessings. Amen

Femi Otedola

Greg is a wonderful friend, who is always happy and joyous. I pray that God will continue to bless him with good health and may he live long to see his children flourish and also see the growth of his children’s children.

Hajia Bola Shagaya:

I wish him happy birthday and many happy returns.

Greg is one man you will always find smiling. He is a friend to all.

Mr Austin Alegeh, SAN

Greg is a very good friend with a good heart. He is usually happy and an epitome of humility. I pray that

joy will never depart from his home. I wish him and his family the very best. I pray that God will grant him long life and good health.

Mr Herbert Wigwe

Like I said in my speech earlier. He is a friend indeed. He is one person who says it as it. You can see from the quality of people here the kind of person he is, he is a friend to all. I pray that God grants his

Bashorun Dele Momodu

Grego as I call him, is a jolly good fellow. He is humble to a fault, and very unassuming. The calibre of people at his party showed the strength of the man, he is a wonderful Nigerian, who is a man of his word and very trustworthy. I pray that God will continue to shower him with blessings and grant him good health.

Segun Awolowo Jnr.

Greg is a great person. I think a word that will just qualify Greg is, nice. Greg is a very nice guy�.

Obum Oradubanya

The celebrant is a very good friend of mine and I wish him just like the priest said in church today, a 100 years and good health. I wish the best.

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Senator Daisy Danjuma & Olorogun Oskar Ibru

Mr Donald Duke with celebrant

Ogbo Urandubaya, Senator Daisy Danjuma & guest

Amina Dyeris Sijuwade & friends

Mr Richard Odiachi

Mrs Queen Akan-Okon & Mrs Ovia

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Chris Ubosi & Segun Awolowo

Mr Roland Ewubare, Mr Amaju Pinnick & Senator Sanusi Daggash

Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo & celebrant

Uche Wigwe, Dr Fidelis Odita, SAN, Olorogun Oskar Ibru, Mr Sam Iwuajoku & Aigbovbiose AigImoukhuede

Mr Peter Yobo & celebrant

Sir ABC Orjakor & Mr George Anyiam-Osigwe

Princewill Utachy with Olorogun Oskar Ibru

Mr. Naeto Orazulike & wife

Mr Roland Ewubare with Senator Sanusi Daggash

Hon. Ahmed Wadada, Senator Musa Adede with Chief Lee Ikpea

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Chief Willie Anumudu, Mr Frank Okosun, Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo & celebrant

Mr Sam Iwuajoku, Femi Otedola & Capt. Hosa Okunbo

Sir Joe-Best Okoye, Mr Timi Alaibe, celebrant, Musa Kidda & guest

Mr Andrew Isichie, Mr Henry Imasekha, Mr Magnus Onyibe & Chief Demola Seriki

Dr. Louis Ekere & celebrant

Olorogun Oskar Ibru & Mrs Falope

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Val Ugbeide, celebrant & Julius Rone

Sir ABC Orjiako & son with Naeto Orazulike

Dr. Bryant Orjiako & Mr. Greg Uanseru

Mrs Queen Akan-Okon

Celebrant with Chief Funsho Lawal

Chief Tony Ezekiel & guest

Eunice Omole

Mrs Bolanle Austen-Peters

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Bolaji & Kemi Balogun with celebrant

Adaobi & Ernest Nwakpa

Lauretta Jibowu, Mutiu Sumonu, Daisy Danjuma & Osagie Okunbo

Chief Alex Onabanjo, Mr Tunde Ayeni & Senator Ehigie Uzamere

Michelle & Greg Uanseru Jnr with

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Olorogun Oskar Ibru with guest

Niyi & Kayode Thomas with celebrant

Celebrant & wife, Betty

Prince Bisi Olatilo. Otunba Bimbo Ashiru & Charles Ahinze

Mr Kennedy Anyiam-Osigwe & Bayo Fatusin

Herbert Wigwe & wife, Doreen with Joe Obiago

Uzo Ekpecham, Timi Alaibe & Frnak Okosun

Nuhu Yakubu greeting celebrant

Chike Ogeah & Timi Alaibe

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Celebrant with son, Gerald Greg-Uanseru

Celebrant with Edo State Deputy Governor, Frank Shuaibu

Celebrant with daughter, Diane

Celebrant with the Omatseyes

Senator Sanusi Daggash, Celebrant with Mr Tayo Ayeni

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Michael Olorunsola, celebrant & Tosin Olorunsola

Celebrant with Ruth Osime

Ronald Chagoury & celebrant

Daisy Danjuma, Ronald Chagoury & Hajia Bola Shagaya

Celebrant with wife & guest

Mr Gilbert Chagoury with Gerald Greg-Uanseru & Mrs Betty Greg-Uanseru

Mr Tunde Ayeni, Chief Wole Olanipekun & Celebrant

Julius Rone, Rear Admiral Joe Aikhomu & Dr. Louis Ekere

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Akintunde Adelana with celebrant

Chief Funsho Kupolokun

Paolo Pacuzzi & Uzo Nwagwu with celebrant

Grace Osime, Mo Abudu, Celebrant, Ruth Osime & Debbie Oghene

Mr & Mrs. Obinna Anaba with celebrant & wives

Engr Funso Kupolokun

The Greg-Uanseru family with Otunba Alex Onabanjo

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Mr & Mrs Yemo Faboyede with celebrant

Mr Greg Uanseru & Chief Funsho Lawal

Gina Nwaka, Osaze Uzamere & Senator Ehigie Uzamere

Chief Seni Adetu, celebrant with Prince Bisi Olatilo

Mr & Mrs Naeto Orazulike with celebrant

Senator Daisy Danjuma, Mr Femi Otedola & Chief (Mrs.) Sena Anthony

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Bayo Fatusin with George Anyiam- Osigwe

Mr Tayo Ayeni, Mo Abudu & Segun Awolowo

General Emeka Onwuamaegbu with celebrant

Mr Tunde Folawiyo greeting the celebrant

Mrs Betty Greg-Uanseru, celebrant, DJ Cuppy & Senator Musa Adede

Celebrant with Chief Lee Ikpea

Naeto C, Ovation Photo Editor, Adekoya Adegbite & Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt

Chief Tony Eze, Chief Willie Anumudu, Frank Okosun, Governor IbrahimDankwambo, celebrant & Sekiprieye Graham-Douglas

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From 2nd left: Yomi, Chima, Joseph Jnr. & Oby with celebrant

Governor Godwin & Capt Hosa Okunbo

Dr Muiz Banire, SAN & wife, celebrant, Mr Austin Alegeh, SAN with Obinna Anaba

Bolanle Austen-Peters, Titi Ogunbanjo, Hajia Bola Shagaya with Sade

Mo Abudu, celebrant, Vivienne Chologi-Shittu & Mrs Ema Greg-Uanseru

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Mr & Mrs Tonye Cole with celebrant & wives

Sade, Lady Joke Okeowo, Sir Olu Okeowo, Yinka Ogunbanjo & Noggie Meggison

Mr Iranola Ayodeji, Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo, Biola Akinola, Celebrant & Ayo Subair

From 2nd left: Chief Lee Ikpea with celebrant & wives

Mr Muyiwa Bakare, Mr. Donald Duke & Andrew Esechie

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Otunba Bimbo Ashiru with celebrant

Ambassador Deregogo Ogan, Mr & Mrs Tonye Cole & Mr. Michael Owolabi

Yemi Adeleye with celebrant

Didi Ndiomu, Chris Ubosi & Charles Ndiomu

Funke & Chike Ogeah

Kayode Odukoya & wife

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Mr. Shodipo Akintunde, Victoria & Gbenga Bello

Ngozi & Nne

Mr & Mrs Obinna Anaba with celebrant & wives

Mrs Nike Ogunlesi

Miracle Ikechukwu, Evans Jakpa & Mr Greg Unaseru

Celebrant with Otunba Niyi Adebayo

Dr. Sid with celebrant & wives

Celebrant with Val Ugbeide

Efoli Ikot, Obinna Nwosu & Celebrant

Dr. Femi Adenuga (right) & Mrs. Ayeni (left)

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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki sharing a toast with celebrant, wives, Mr. Herbert Wigwe, GMD/CEO, Access Bank & Mr. Kennedy Uzoka, GMD/CEO, UBA

Former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dele Ezeoba sharing a toast with celebrant

Celebrant sharing a toast with Capt. Hosa Okunbo

Celebrant sharing a toast with the Anyiam-Osigwes

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Celebrant sharing a toast with Dr. Herbert Wigwe, GMD/CEO, Access Bank

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...AND

MICHELLE UANSERU ALSO CELEBRATES HER BIRTHDAY

Mrs Ema Greg-Uanseru, Senator Daisy Danjuma, Michelle Greg-Uanseru, Mr Greg Uanseru, Lisa Greg-Uanseru with Mrs. Betty Greg-Uanseru

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Mrs Ema Greg- Greg-Uanseru, Michael Greg-Uanseru, Michelle Greg-Uanseru, Lisa Greg-Uanseru & Mrs Betty Greg-Uanseru

Mrs Ema Greg- Greg-Uanseru, Michael Greg-Uanseru, Michelle Greg-Uanseru, Lisa Greg-Uanseru & Mrs Betty Greg-Uanseru

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Diane Greg-Uanseru, Michelle Greg-Uanseru & Lisa GregUanseru

Diane Greg-Uanseru, Michelle Greg-Uanseru & Lisa Greg-Uanseru

Mrs Toyin Ayodele, Mrs Ronke Thorpe, Mrs Ema Greg-Uanseru & Michelle GregUanseru

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Mr. & Mrs. Yomi Sonuga

Dr. Sid & Richard Mofe-Damijo

Mrs. Claire Omatseye with daughter & Bolanle Austen-Peters (m)

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Kayode Alabaja, Kunle & Sazy Osasoma

Kunle Makinde & Obinna Anaba

Paolo Pacuzzi, Uzo & wife with Val Agu

R-l: Saheed Kekere- Ekun (Saheeto) & cousin

Mike Ezomo & guest

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Dr. Tunde & Biola Ayeni

Celebrant’s wives with family members

From 2nd left: Capt Hosa Okunbo with Rear Admiral Joe Aikhomu

Senator Ehigie Uzamere, Segun Awolowo & Tony Odigie

Segun Awolowo, Segun Oniru & Dr Muiz Banire, SAN

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Gerald Udu, guests & Mrs Betty Greg-Uanseru

Mrs Ema Greg- Uanseru, Senator Daisy Danjuma, Mrs Betty Greg- Uanseru with Mrs Doreen Wigwe

Mrs Betty Greg-Uanseru with Hon. Razak Belo-Osagie

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Uanseru

Farouk Saleh, Sam Iwuajoku, Dr Fidelis Oditah & Dr. Herbert Wigwe

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Suresh Chellarams & Senator Sanusi Daggash

Capt. Mike Willimas, celebrant & Tonye Cole

Emem Usoro & celebrant

Capt. Chris Najomo with celebrant

Ruth Benamesia, celebrant, Sienne Allwell-Brown & friend

DJ Cuppy with Prince Segun Oniru

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Mrs Nkiru Anumudu, celebrant & Chief Wille Anumudu

Admiral Dele Ezeoba (Rtd.), Dr Okey Anueyiagu, celebrant & Abdullahi Gimba

Dr. Joe Obiago & Dr. Herbert Wigwe

Mina Oforiokuma, Capt. Johnson Akinbo, Charles Ahize & Okolie Jimmy

Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, Noggie Meggison & Iranola Ayodeji

Timi Alaibe with Otunba Bimbo Ashiru

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Celebrant with friends

Enomah, celebrant & friend

Mrs Doreen Wigwe, celebrant with Senator Daisy Danjuma

Benny George, Mrs. Betty Greg-Uanseru & Samuel Okoye

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Greg Uanseru, Chief Lee Ikpea, Governor Godwin Obaseki & Capt. Hosa Okunbo

Lisa Greg-Uanseru, celebrant & Mrs. Ema Greg-Uanseru

Naeto Orazulike & friends

Debo Adeleke, Dr. Femi Adenuga & Tolu Shodipo

Aigbovbiose Aig-Imoukhuede with DJ Jimmy Jatt

Princewill Utachy

Austin & Nike Eruotor

Mr & Mrs Ete Omatseye

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Mr & Mrs Tuoyo Omatseye

The Omatseye family with Mrs Ema Greg-Uanseru

Mrs Nike Ogunlesi, Mrs Betty Greg- Uanseru with guests

Douglas, Mina Oforiokuma, Capt. Hosa Okunbo, Peter Okundaye & Hon. Ahmed Wadada

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Eno Udoh, Lola Young, Mrs Yinka Taiga, Greg Uanseru & Mrs. Ema Greg-Uanseru

Eunice Efole( left)

Abdullahi Gimba, Hon. Amed Wadada, Capt. Hosa Okunbo, Vennart Omigie, Peter Okundaye & Lewis Ekere

Mr & Mrs George Anyiam-Osigwe

Mrs Ema Greg-Uanseru, Mrs Nike Eruotor, Mrs. Betty Greg-Uanseru & Diane GregUanseru

Mrs Pamela Shodipo & sister, Mrs Ema Greg-Uanseru

Mr. Osa Osunde, Col. Imuse & Mr. Tony Eviebor

Eno William, celebrant with Timi Alaibe

Bianca & Michael of Ovation International

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Greg Uanseru, Tayo Ayeni & Ayo Subair

Senator Ehigie Uzamere & celebrant

Mrs Nike Ogunlesi & celebrant

Chike Ogeah, Amaju Pinnick, Celebrant & Mrs Funke Ogeah

Kenneth Rotibi & celebrant

Scott Tommey, celebrant & friend

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Mrs Ema Greg-Uanseru, Olorogun Oskar Ibru & Mrs Betty Greg-Uanseru

Celebrant & Eno Udoh

Celebrant with Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt

Mrs Betty Greg-Uanseru with husband, the celebrant

Mrs Nike Ogunlesi, Ade Ogunlesi with celebrant & wives

Akan Udofia, Senator Daisy Danjuma, celebrant & Senator Musa Adede

Segun Adesanya, Prince Bisi Olatilo & Michael Effiong, Editor, Ovation International

Senator Sanusi Daggash with Senator Daisy Danjuma

Mrs Betty Greg-Uanseru with Mrs Ema Greg-Uanseru

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Capt. Fela Marsh & wife, Oyinade

Obum Udu, Gerald Udu & guests

Mrs Eghosa Edeldok, Arin & friend

Bayo Fatusin & Biola Akinola

Mrs. Tolu Akinrele & Mrs. Bimpe Akinrele

Mrs Nike Eruotor, Mrs Funmi Ladipo & Tola Ademosu

Dr Femi Adenuga, Mrs Ronke Shokefun & Segun Adesanya

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Eddy Otudeko

Mr. Tayo Ayeni with Senator Musa Adede

Charles Ahize

Rear Admiral Joe Aikhomu, Chief Lee Ikpea, Mr. Enoh Willimas, Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo, celebrant, Mr. Timi Alaibe & Mr. Abdullahi Gimba

Mr. Greg Uanseru with Gbenga Ademulegun

Mr. Henry Imasekha & Adjarho Mohammed Oyibi

Dr. Herbert Wigwe & wife, Doreen

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Members of the Vintage Band

Cuppy

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