THE NATION FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
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SOCIETY Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, was agog last Saturday for the wedding of the SecretaryGeneral, African Society for Professional Advancement in Washington, United States Abdul Rasheed Ajibade Abubakar and former Miss Zainab Olaide, reports AMIDU ARIJE.
‘He’s the finest’ E
XOTIC cars competed for space at the Emeritus Prof Theophilus Oladipo Ogunlesi Multi-purpose Hall in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, last Saturday. Itinerant drummers made brisk bisiness singing the praise of guests as they enter the hall. Beautifully-dressed female ushers welcomed guests with warmth. It was at the Nikkah of Zainab Olaide and Abdul Rasheed Ajibade. It was a joyful day for the families of the late Abdul Waheed Olaide Suberu and the late Sheikh Dhikrullah Aremu Abubakar as they gathered at the venue to witness their children’s union. The couple were the cynosure of all eyes. They were dressed in lace attires with matching pairs of shoes. The bride, Zainab was ful of smiles. She was the toast of the day.
The groom, Abdul Rasheed, is the Imam of Luftil-Llahi International Prayer Group in Washington the United States (US) and Secretary General of African Society for Professional Advancement. His joy knew no bounds. He was busy taking pictures of his bride and himself during the ceremony. The Nikkah was presided over by Sheikh Muhideen Ajani Bello, who, in his sermon emphasised the importance of marriage in a man’s life. He said it is one of the basic principles of Islam which makes man responsible. He urged the couple to hold firm to Allah. The Islamic cleric said nikkah is the sunnah (practice) of Prophet Muhammad which all Muslims must follow. Sheikh Bello prayed for the success of the union and presented the couple with their
•Sheikh Bello (left) presenting certificate to Zainab and Abdul Rasheed
marriage certificate. Zainab described the day as her happiest, adding that her hubby is the finest man she
ever met. She said he is religious, calm and understanding. “It is my happiest day, he
is a religious very understanding man,” she said. The groom, a graduate of Public Policy, University of
Baltimore, United States said it was his day of joy. He described his wife as beautiful and understanding.
The first anniversary of Good Women Society, Motailatu Church Cherubim and Seraphim Worldwide, Restoration Parish, Akute, Ogun State was celebrated with fanfare, writes AMAKA NZENWA
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FESTIVAL of thanksgiving it was - dancing, singing, drama, choreography and prayer were the highpoints of the ceremony. The first Good Women anniversary of Motailatu Church Cherubim and Seraphim Worldwide, Restoration Parish, Akute, Ogun State was celebrated amid fanfare last Sunday. The parish was dedicated on February 2, 2013. Shouts of Halleluyah, Iye, Hossanah rented the air as the new ‘Neon Sign’ of the church, with the photograph of the founder, Archbishop Isaiah Akinadewo, was dedicated. The church was filled to capacity as members of the Good Women Society, decked in their blue and white attire, praised God for His mercies over their household, the church and the country. The drama presentation was educative as the audience was told that any woman who refuses to respect her husband will not have the favour of God. The choreography was also superbly presented and the special song, ‘Surely, Goodness and Mercy shall follow me’, was captivating. The event was presided over by Senior Superintendent Gabriel Akinadewo with the choristers rendering melodious songs. Highlight of the event was when Senior Superintendent Akinadewo declared the ‘seven prayers in seven minutes’ session with the members reading seven verses in the Bible and praying on them. Everybody was enrap-
•The women posing with cake
Good women, better nation tured. Archbishop Akinadewo, in his goodwill message, urged the celebrators to shun vices associated with worldly women. To him, the virtues of good women in the Bible such as Sarah, Hannah, Elizabeth and Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, must be emu-
lated by all to have a good family, church and country. Some of the speakers were Mother-in-Israel Esther Akinadewo, Prophetess Olusesi, Rev. Bukola Sipeolu, Mother Kenny Joe-Sode and Senior Lady Leader Ajayi. They all dwelt on how a good woman will always be the crown of her husband.
Ajayi said: “Once you have a good woman, you will have a good family and a good country. No matter what, you must stand by your husband. You must be patient and wait for God’s time the way Sarah waited for God’s time in Genesis 21:1" Joe-Sode urged the women to always behave like the Bib-
lical Esther who saved her people from the wicked Haman. “Esther was a virtuous woman who was not selfish. She saved her people from the wicked Haman. There is a Haman in every family and with prayer, a woman can play a critical role to save her family. Once the family is saved, we will have
a good church which translates to having a good country”. Mother-in-Israel Akinadewo, who thanked the women for sacrificing their time and resources to having a memorable anniversary, urged them to remain faithful and be kind always to neighbours.