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SOCIETY AN ANCIENT CITY’S GAIN •Continued from page 15
The resultant effect, he said was the geometric decline in academic performances. Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun represented by the Commissioner of Education, Science and Technology, Mr Segun Odubela, thanked CPA-CLI and the stakeholders. He said education was one of the state’s focal points. “Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has made reading possible and that is why the establishment of such e-library by non-governmental organisations is commendable. This is a welcome development because it promotes the reading culture in the state,” he said. Mrs Agbowu, CPA-CLI Chairman, thanked Governor Amosun and paramount rulers in Ogun State for being partners in progress. She said the desire to extend the gesture to communities outside Lagos was borne out of the successful commissioning of Yeside Memorial Library in Somolu Area of Lagos. She lauded the people of Ijebu-Imusin and CPA members for working for the success of the project. Among the personalities at the event w e r e , M a h n a g e m e n t g u r u , Dr Michael Omolayole; Gen. Timothy Ogundeko; Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola, represented by Otunba Fatai Olukoga; Senator Oluremi Tinubu, represented by Remi Osilaja; Mrs Abimbola Fashola was represented by Mrs Mosunmola Junaid; traditional rulers and stakeholders.
•Oba Onafowokan (left) and Brig Gen Johnson
•Mrs Junaid and a guest
•Otunba Olukoga
•From left: Mrs Tinuade Ewedemi; Mrs Bola Adefeso and Mrs Oluwagbemiga Benson
Their day of joy Chief Executive Officer, TONIMAS, Chief Anthony Enukeme and his wife Iyom, have celebrated their 70th and 60th birthdays at Saint John’s Catholic Church, Neni in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. The day coincided with their 44th wedding anniversary. NWANOSIKE ONU reports.
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FTER 44 years of marriage, they still go out together. This is the story of Chief Anthony Obiagboso and Iyom Mary Enukeme of Neni in Anambra State. They celebrated their 70th and 60th birthdays at Saint John’s Catholic Church, Neni, Anaocha Local Government Area in Anambra State, amid glamour and glitz. The church premises could not contain sleek cars that brought guests for the celebration. Children, the aged and others scrambled to catch a glimpse of the man and his wife that have lifted many people in the society. The two masters of ceremony, Abuchi Nwozor and Onwuagba Onwuagba, beneficiaries of the couple’s benevolence, attested to this. People decked in various attires and uniforms (Aso-Ebi). Various banners adorned the streets leading to the church and Chief Enukeme’s White Castle Hotels Limited, where dignitaries were welcomed. The church and the hotel,
HONOUR Mr Ola Kazim of MutMoksons Ltd, holding a Senior Citizens Week gift from Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, having being the bank customer since 1966
were decorated in pink, white and gold with balloons of same colours dangling in the air. Barbecued fish from Veronica Suites Enugu and Quality Kitchens, Neni, made the guests’ day. Nancy Nice was incharge of drinks and small chops. Music was supplied by Doli-Agogo of Onitsha led by Chuka Ezeudoka and Capital Friends Life Band led by Raph Madu (aka Onyeoma- Zoro) The popular Ohafia War Dance from Abia State was not left out as guests watched in awe while the dancers moved their shoulders and waists. Onowu Enukeme and his wife sit atop TONIMAS conglomerate that spans across aluminum industry, foam production, lubricant oil, transportation and insurance, among others. The crowd at the church service conducted by the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor and 175 other clergy men from Abia and Anambra states, was
•From left: Most Rev Ezeokafor; Chief Enukeme, his wife Iyom and Bishop Ezeonyia
awesome. During his sermon, Most Rev Ezeokafor eulogised Enukeme for his kindness and benevolence to families, especially the less privileged. He said Enukeme employs over 7,000 in TONIMAS Group. The cleric said if other wealthy individuals could do one-third of what the celebrator had done, Nigeria would have been a better. Mosy Rev Ezeokafor said his exemplary life should be emulated by the youth and prayed to God to crown the septuagenarian’s efforts in everything he ventures into and give him and his wife long life and good
health. Beaming with smiles throughout the church service, Enukeme promised not to disappoint the church and the society. He said they would spur them to do more for the society, but advised the youth to make sure that they put God first in anything they do. “Without God in anything you do, your efforts will be in vain, I will continue to serve my God and humanity, this is a vow I took a long time ago and I believe I have, and will not deviate from that,” he said. Back to the reception venue, it was a red carpet reception for the celebrators
INVESTITURE
•The District Governor of the Lions International Club, District 404b Nigeria, Lion Gbolagade Adebisi (right) shaking hands with the outgoing President of the Isheri Host Lions Club, Lion Yomi Oriretan (left). With them is the new president of Isheri Host Lions Club, Debo Salawu during his investiture as president of the club in Ikeja, Lagos.
as guests clapped and danced as they were ushered them into the reception hall. The five-foot cake was decorated in lemon green, white, chocolate and pink colours which, according to the guests, signify love, peace and unity. Anambra State Deputy Governor Emeka Sibeudu, who represented former Governor Peter Obi; the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Umeh and former Abia State Deputy Governor Acho Nwakanma, showered encomiums on the celebrators.
AWARD
•Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo) presenting award to IyalojaGeneral of Lagos Mrs Folasade Tinubu-Ojo during the Strong Men and Women for Asiwaju (Grassroot Politicians) Award in Lagos.
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