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THISDAY, THE SATURDAY NEWSPAPER • APRIL 23, 2016
VINTAGE
Ekeomas Christen Grandson in Grand Style
O Adedayo Adejobi
il magnate and Chairman of Nepal Oil and Gas, Elder Eme Ekeoma, has become a grandfather, at the age of 56. The Ekeomas, Elder Eme and Ngozi were elated as they christened their grandson, Kenechukwu born to their daughter, Ezinne, 27, at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, in Maitama Abuja,
recently. The visionary entrepreneural couple, widely acknowledged as one of Nigeria’s influential business leaders and philanthropists, hosted friends, family, editors, and business associates to a soiree where they celebrated their well-deserved new status as the latest grand-parents. For the Ekeomas, it was, indeed, a testament to God’s love, boundless mercies and well-kept covenant. When Ezinne delivered the baby boy, both grandparents flew immediately to
America to see the child. They stayed with for a few days before returning to the country. The officiating Priest, Rev Father Christopher Inegbenoghu, dedicated the baby to God according to the practice and observances of Catholic rites. After the two-hour, 45 minutes church outing, a well-attended reception followed at the Ibeto Hotels, a well tucked hideout owned by Cletus Ibeto, another billionaire and industrialist with many roles in the nation’s economy. The roll call of a few of the A- list guests
include; Cletus Ibeto; President Transcorp Hilton, Emmanuel Nnorom, Eze Ndigbo of Lagos; Ifeanyi Udu; and Jaiye Ayeni. The Ekeomas, one of ‘Corporate Nigeria’s Most Powerful People,’ preside over a multibillion-naira business empire that includes oil and gas, foreign exchange, professional service, and haulage. The fact that they have become one of the nation’s most successful entrepreneurs is no surprise. The Ekeomas, who enjoy boundless clout, they remain one of Nigeria’s richest people.
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