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Birthdays NOIBI, Professor Dawud Olatunbosun Shittu, clocked 80 recently. The scholar of Islamic Studies and recipient of the prestigious Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) hails from Ijebu Imusin in Ogun State. He was however born at Sapele in the present Delta State of Nigeria in 1934. He had his early education in the town and later learnt dressmaking for five years. Following a teacher-training programme, he proceeded to Egypt where he bagged the B.A. and M.A. degrees from Cairo University and the American University in Cairo (AUC) respectively. He later taught at the University of Ibadan where he also obtained the Ph.D degree in Is-
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lamic Studies. He was for 10 years the Chief Imam of the University of Ibadan mosque. Prof. Noibi spent 18 years in the United Kingdom as consultant to an Islamic education organisation, and Adviser/Consultant to the Nigerian Muslim Community
in the United Kingdom. He also did voluntary post-graduate teaching and supervision at the Muslim College, London. He was involved in international inter-faith activities in many parts of the world and was awarded the prestigious Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for his “contribution to inter-faith cooperation.” He also holds the Fellowship of the Islamic Studies, Nigeria (FISN). He is currently the Executive Secretary of the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN). AKINLAGUN, Samuel Okunola, teacher, educationist and philanthropist would be 77 on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Born on May 15, 1937, he was edu-
cated at Ereko Methodist School, Lagos, 1945-55; C.M.S Grammar School, Lagos, 195660 and St. Gregory’s College, Lagos, 1961-62. He also attended and received a degree in Botany from the University of Lagos, 1965-69; and later a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from the University College, Ibadan (now University of Ibadan), 1974-75 and Advance Management Certificate (AMC) from the Administrative Staff College (ASCON), in 1991. He worked at the Federal School of Arts &Science as lecturer, between 1969 and 1978, St. Timothy’s College, Onike, Yaba; Government College, Eric Moore; Government Teacher’s College, Epe; Schools Management Board, Ikeja; Awori College, Ojo; Eti-Osa Local Government Education District as Assistant Director of Education and TESCOM Zonal Office, Badagry as Director of Education, among others. He rose to the level of Director of Education in the office of the Special Adviser to the Lagos State governor from 2000 to May 2002, from where he retired. He holds the traditional titles of
Otun Balogun Ijo of the United African Methodist Church, Badagry, Jagunmolu of Youth Christian Association of St. Michael’s Church, Epe
and Jagunmolu of Idumota, Lagos Island. Compiled by Gbenga Akinfenwa gbengaherkin@yahoo.com
Member, House of Representatives, Otunba Yomi Ogunnusi (right) with Catholic Bishop of Ijebu Archdiocese, Dr. Ayinde Fasina when Ogunnusi was honoured as the Grand Patron of Catholic Men Organisation (CMO) in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.
Condolence Visit: Lady Doja Otedola, widow of former Lagos State Governor, Sir Michael Otedola, Akinwunmi Ambode, former Accountant General of Lagos State and Mrs. Sarah Adebisi Sosan, former Deputy Governor of Lagos State during a condolence visit to Lady Otedola at her home in Epe, Lagos.
Vice Chancellor, Caleb University, Prof. Ayodeji Olukoju (left), Acting Registrar, Mrs. Folake Okor, Distinguished Guest of Honour, Prof. Emeritus Akin Mabogunje, Country Organisation and Human Resources Director, Lafarge Nigeria, Mrs. Fidelia Osime, Director, MRD, UN-HABITAT, Prof. Oyebanji Oyeyinka and Prof. Samuel Daramola at the launch of UN-HABITAT State of World Cities Report (SWCR) at Main Lecture Theatre of the University in Imota, Lagos.
Events
Head of Delegation, Prof. Olu Obafemi (right), Lagos State Head of Service, Mrs. Oluseyi Williams being presented with a plaque by a participant at the closing ceremony of a week study tour of Lagos State by the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 36, 2014 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru.
• John Obayuwana, the Managing Director for Polo Limited has been selected to speak at the Financial Times Business of Luxury Summit 2014. He’ll speak on the evolution of the luxury industry in Nigeria, where the industry currently is, the challenges facing the industry and why is there a spotlight on Nigeria’s luxury industry. The Summit is taking place at the St. Regis Hotel in Mexico City on May 11th through May 13th. Book Launch • Rich Country Poor People: the Story of
Nigeria’s Poverty in the Midst of Plenty, a book written by Professor Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka would be launched on May 15, 2014 at the NECA House, Ikeja, Lagos. Oyelaran-Oyeyinka is the most senior director with the United Nations, HABITAT headquarters in Nairobi. He is the first professor of Innovation and Industrialization Policy in Nigeria, a professorial fellow with the United Nations-MERIT, and professor of Innovation and Development at the Open University, UK; fellow, Nigerian Academy of Engineering.
Transition
Director, Brand & Communications, Etisalat Nigeria, Enitan Denloye (left); the evicted contestants, NyroLove and Ms Oge, and Head, Youth Segment, Etisalat Nigeria, Elvis Ogiemwanye, during Etisalat presentation of gift to evicted contestants, at the Etisalat sponsored Nigerian Idol eviction party, held at Ikoyi, Lagos.
Balogun Olugbon of Ogbomoso, Olatunde Okelana (middle) and friends at the golf tournament played to mark his birthday, recently in Ilorin.
• Mrs Irene Ngozi Morenikeji Craig is dead. She died on April 15. She was an ardent lover of children and was dedicated to their education and care. She held various positions in education and childcare, her last formal appointment being House Mother at The Atlantic Hall, Epe. She was the Managing Director of Gozyren Nigeria Limited. She also authored the 'Kima' series, a set of books for children; as well as a member of the Old Girls Queen's College (O.G.Q.C) and an active member of the International Women's Society (I.W.S.) She is survived by her husband and three children.
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•The burial rites of Chief Samuel Adedeji Ogunmosin of the Ogunmosin family of Okola Street, Odo-Aiyedun Ekiti, Ikole LGA of Ekiti State who died on August 21, 2013 would commence on Friday, May 16, 2014 with Christian wake keep at his residence, D14, Okola Street, Odo-Ayedun Ekiti at 5pm. Funeral, outing and thanksgiving service on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Methodist Cathedral of His Glory, Odo Ayedun Ekiti at 10am. Reception of guests at Methodist Primary School, Odo Ayedun Ekiti. He is survived by Mrs. Joke Akinpelu, Mrs. Bunmi Olosunde, Mr. Ayo Ogunmosin, Mr. Jide Ogunmosin, amongst others.
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