Category: Personality

Why I Wrote My Book, ‘The Power Of Purpose’ – Asipa Kaoli

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Kunle Adelabu The Chief Learning Officer, Kith & Kin Group of Schools, Asipa Kaoli Olatunji Olusanya, has revealed that the need to make his children and the younger generations learn about his life travails and betrothe important legacy, prompted him to publish an autobiographical book. The autobiography, titled, ‘The Power of Purpose: Family, Faith and Education: Autobiography of Chief Kaoli Olatunji Olusanya’, which was conceived during his 60th birthday in 2012, was published and released in commemoration of Kaoli’s 70th birthday celebrated last year. Kaoli, who was a former Commissioner…

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40th Birthday: Igbogbo Day Committee Felicitates Secretary, Idris Adeshina

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Kunle Adelabu The Igbogbo Day Planning Committee has congratulated its General Secretary, Mr Idris Adeshina (Adido), on his birthday anniversary. Adeshina, who is the General Secretary of the committee and former President, Igbogbo Students’ Union Government (ISU), clocked 40th today. In the statement signed by the Chairman of the annual Igbogbo Day Planning Committee, Mr. N. T. A. Balogun, the body stated that it appreciates the commitment and dedication of the celebrant to the development of Igbogbo Kingdom. “Happy 40th birthday, Mr. Idris Adesina (Adido). God has preserved, advanced and…

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Aroyewun Support Groups Felicitate Symbol On Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu The management of Lekan Aroyewun Project (LeAP) and Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun Support Groups, have joined hundreds of other family members, friends, friends and associates in celebrating the young politician and mobiliser as he added another year to his age today. In a statement signed by Dr Nurudeen Oshinlaja , the Director – General, LeAP, the group said that the celebrant is always dedicated and committed to others. He was also described as a humble and caring Prince who is always considerate others in all his deeds. “Here we…

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Pa Amos Oshin, Popular ‘Teacher Alajo’, Clocks 95

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Jare Babatunde An Emeritus Trustee, The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Ikorodu and former teacher, Pa Amos Oshin, today clocked 95 years. Pa Oshin who is popularly called ‘Asiri-Abo’, Teacher Alajo’ and ‘Oyinbo Alajo’, is a popular and one of the oldest community leaders in Ikorodu. The nonagenarian who is a chieftain of the Jerusalem Pilgrim Association in Ikorodu Division, is a head of families in both Igbogbo and Ikorodu, where he is biologically connected with. As a devoted Christian, Pa Oshin, still attends Prayer every morning at the Cathedral Church…

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I Was Meant To Learn Trade, Not To Go To School – Obateru Of Egbin Kingdom

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Kunle Adelabu A highly revered Lagos monarch, His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa, Oba (Dr.) Adeoriyomi Oluwasesan Abdul-Akeem Oyebo, Ademoyebo III, Obateru of Egbin Kingdom, has revealed that he appreciates the value of education despite the fact that he was not initially meant to go to school. The classy Obateru, who established a free Nursery and Primary School in Egbin Kingdom last year to encourage learning and bring education closer to his people, disclosed to THE IMPACT that his parents only wanted him to learn trade, a directive that he obliged them…

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Sunmi’s Re – Emergence As APC State Scribe, His Political Reckoning, Relevance

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Kunle Adelabu Just like a cat with nine lives, Hon. Olanrewaju Sunmi Odesanya, last year, returned from his political wilderness to limelight as the State Scribe of the All Progressives Congress (APC); proving that he is still very much relevant in the political reckoning in Ikorodu Division and Lagos State at large. With his emergence as the Scribe of the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), Sunmi has shown that aside being a favoured figure, he is also strategic and understands the dynamism of politics contrary to what some thought.…

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Why I Am Grateful, Thankful To God, People – Odofin Onasanya Reveals Life Journey From Load Carrier To Prominence

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Kunle Adelabu It was indeed good reasons for High Chief Tajudeen Alade Duduyemi Onasanya, the Odofin of Igbogbo and the Head of the Lantan Onanusi Family, to be grateful for not just attaining 70 years of age but for also rising from nothing in life to be among major stakeholders that are in charge of the affairs of an ancient community. The 70th birthday anniversary celebration of Odofin Onasanya, which was held at his Relaxation Centre & Hotel in Agunfoye in Igbogbo, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division,…

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I have been Impacting Since Joining APC – Prince Ologijo

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Prince Samuel Adegboyga Oyebola ‘Ologijo’ is a former leader in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before decamping to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and also a former House of Representatives aspirant of PDP. Prince Oyebola is a financial expert attended the Greenwich University, London (UK) B.A (Hon) Politics 2008 – 2010 and London Metropolitan University 2000 – 2002 (Master of Arts-International Finance) among other educational institutions. He is a professional member of the Association of International Accountants (AIA) (UK) 2005 and Fellow o0f the Society of International Accounting Technicians (UK)…

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Alhaja Abiodun Ogunniyi: An Exceptional Woman, Educationist Retires After Excellent Career

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Kunle Adelabu It is indeed a glorious end to an illustrious and remarkable career for Alhaja Abiodun Serifat Ogunniyi who has drawn the curtain on her civil service career after 35 years of meritorious service in the education sector of the Lagos State.  Alhaja Ogunniyi, an award winning school administrator of reputable standing, is retired on Monday, September 28, 2020 as the Principal, Oriwu Senior Model College, Ikorodu, the premier College in Ikorodu which is currently the best secondary school in Lagos State and also won loads of laurels, honours…

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How Alhaja Ogunniyi Impacted My Legislative, Broadcast Careers – Hon. Abike Dabiri – Erewa

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM) and former three – term Federal lawmaker who represented the Ikorodu Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives of the National Assembly in Abuja, Hon. Abike Dabiri – Erewa, has penned a sterling tribute to commend the retiring School administrator and outstanding educationist, Alhaja Abiodun Ogunniyi.  Hon. Abike, who was a former seasoned broadcaster with the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) before joining politics, in the tribute which was sent to THE IMPACT, recalled how Alhaja Oguniyi, the outgoing…

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