By Olaoluwa Aro

As Femi Otedola, one of the richest men in Africa clocks 60 -years of age few days ago, CEO of Mk sports international, Makanjuola Nureni joined other well meaning Nigerians who sent their birthday wishes to a man of valor from across the globe.

Mk sports, One of the foremost Sports promoters in Nigeria invited friends, family and other business associates to Pameec Hotel, Abuja where they gathered to pray and even merry together as one of the ways to wish the celebrant well on his joyful day.

CEO of Mk sports International, while addressing the guests, invitees let the cat out of the bags by explaining how much he has been adoring Femi Otedola distantly in a long period of time.

“Mr Femi Otedola had always been my Idol. He is someone I cherish with my all because of his good heart and magnanimity towards the needy, the Haves and Have not, I vividly remember him back then in our area, Surulere and as a young man with good heart, I became enamored with his persona and personality as I see Mr Femi Otedola as a pacifier who equally loves taking people away from trenches of abyss to triumphant of life”, he ecstatically revealed.

Makanjuola Nureni, whose sports management company has existing relationship with Water FC and few other grassroot football teams in Abuja and beyond distributed different items and edible ingredients to downtrodden who are neglected in the society.

“We decided to reach out to the oppressed in different communities in other to make marks on Mr. Femi Otedola’s 60th birthday celebration, even in his absence we know the prayers of these individuals will get to him; As someone who idolize Femi Otedola, It noteworthy to follow his steps by pacifying the needy ” said Mk Sports as he is fondly called.

Makanjuola Nureni, who is one of the behemoths in Nigerian football industry is staging a tournament, tagged Ote4wealth Competition as part of this year’s 60th
birthday celebration of one of the captains of Oil industry, Femi Otedola, at Water FC football pitch, Lokogoma, Abuja.

Femi Otedola was (born 4th November 1962) and he is a Nigerian businessman, philanthropist, and former Chairman of Forte Oil PLC, an importer of fuel Products.

The Chief Executive Officer of OwoSports Integrated Services, Comrade Owolabi Aleshinloye has joined other well-meaning Nigerians to celebrate Honourable Kola Salako on the occasion of his birthday.

Comrade Alesh who is the Secretary of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Iju ward and coordinator of Ado-Odo/ Ota Progressive Secretaries (APS), described the celebrant as a leader par excellence.

‘I would like to Congratulate my indefatigable leader and Senior Special Assistant to Governor office of the Deputy Governor, Honourable Kola Salako on the occasion of his birthday.

“He is a man of honor and a selfless leader who has been working assiduously for the development of society and youth in particular.

He noted that the Celebrant who is a Senior Special Assistant to the Governor’s office of the Deputy Governor of Ogun State has impacted humanity positively, adding that he is a true inspiration for the youths.

Owolabi prayed to Almighty God to endow the celebrant with long life and prosperity as he continues to serve the good people of Ogun State.

A Non-Governmental organization Kogi East Neighborhood Watch(KENW) felicitated with the Kogi State Commissioner of Police CP Edward Egbuka on the auspicious occasion of his birthday.

In a statement jointly signed by the association Chairman Dr Omakoji Oyiguh and Secretary Mr Isaac Inah on Friday also commended the effort of the CP and his leadership in supporting the Government to ensure that Kogi State remains relatively secure despite the deteriorating insecurity all around.

The statement reads further” CP Edward Egbuka has supported the development of community policing in the State, particularly Kogi East where the community initiative was birthed to deal with criminality under the watch of the Police.

” CP Edward Egbuka has given communities under his jurisdiction confidence of the presence and synergy of the Police to deescalate criminality.

“KENW wishes the CP remains more active with more grace, good health, and wisdom to continue to know what to do and the steps to take to keep Kogi State secure”.

A statement by the Director General of OYSCN, Hon Omeiza Audu Troy, through his media executive, Mr Gomina Habib, expressed his absolute pleasure to celebrate the APC Kogi Central Senatorial Candidate, on this auspicious occasion.

”I have the absolute pleasure of wishing a world-class leader, a happy birthday,” he said.

Hon Omeiza appreciated Engr Ohere for touching the lives of many, raised generations and renew the hope of many during his tenure as former Kogi Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy, as well as the Immediate Past Commissioner for Works and Housing

”On the occasion of your birthday my boss, leader, mentor and role model, I want to specially congratulate sir.

”Your lifestyle fascinated and intrigued many of us around you.

”Happy Birthday, to a godly politician who has redefined what representation is all about with precedence of great achievements.

”Sir, we can always wish that God protects and preserves you so that you can do more of these good deeds.

”You are an embodiment of greatness who leads and also compensates your leadership with humanity.

”God will always uplift you and direct your path to a greater height,” he said.

Hon Omeiza stressed that Engr Ohere have proven over and again that he remained the best in his field, saying, ”I feel very privileged that I have been fortunate enough to have worked with you sir.

”Happy Birthday to you Sir”.

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A congratulatory message by the President of EDF, Dr Kabir Zubair, on Saturday in Lokoja, specifically commended the Governor’s unprecedented achievements in state’s health sector.

”The Ebira Doctors Forum (EDF); a body of all doctors of Ebira Extraction wishes to felicitate with His Excellency, Alh Yahaya Adoza Bello on his 47th birthday.

”We are proud of your giant strides in the Kogi State Health sector. We have followed with keen interest the landmark achievements you have made to reposition the sector.

”It takes a courageous leader to undertake such a gargantuan project like the Kogi State Reference hospitals.

”The EDF is excited about this significant milestone in the healthcare sector in the State as this is in consonance with our aim and objectives”, he said.

The forum further eulogised the governor on the level of equipment in the Reference hospital such as CT scan and other advanced diagnostics and therapeutic equipment.

According to him, patients in the state that need such high level healthcare services, will not have to travel far to access them.

He prayed that the Almighty God would grant the Governor the will power, resources and know-how to put the right man power in place to run the healthcare facility.

”Finally, we congratulate you on your 47th birthday and we pray that you move to greater height in your political sojourn,” he said.

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In his congratulatory message made available to Journalists in Lokoja on Saturday, Yakubu eulogised the Governor for his tremendous milestones and graceful impact on humanity.

”Birthdays come once in a year and for every year added, it is good to take a look how far the Almighty has been gracious to bless one with age.

”Today, I join your numerous well-wishers to thank Almighty Allah for your life, your tremendous milestones and graceful impact on humanity, as an individual and as the Chief Executive of our dear State Kogi.

”You have beyond doubt, proven to be a man with zeal and passion capable of turning around situations for good.

”May Allah bless you more with wisdom and may you receive His favours to do more for your people given the opportunity.

”May this new age you have attained, take you to higher heights beyond human reach.

”Once again, accept my hearty congratulations and best wishes on behalf of the Board, Management and Staff of Kogi State Primary Health Care Development Agency,” Yakubu said.

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By Stephen Adeleye

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Kogi chapter, has celebrated with His Excellency, Governor Yahaya Bello, on the occasion of his 47th Birthday Anniversary.

The NYSC members organised a colourful ceremony for the Governor with the display of Ebira cultural dance and presentation of Colanut, and Birthday card designed by the corps members.

The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr Afolashade Ayoade, received the corps members on behalf of the governor, who honoured him as the ‘Youth Ambassador’.

Speaking at the event in Government House Lokoja on Saturday, the State Coordinator of NYSC, Pastor Mrs Mofoluwasho Williams, described Bello as ”a young and vibrant Governor and a father of corps members in the state”.

”When somebody is doing well you have to identify with the person and celebrate with him.

”The reason for NYSC coming here is to identify with our Governor, His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on the occasion of his birthday today.

”He is the father of the corps members in the state, and as his children, we have to identify with him on such an auspicious occasion,” she said.

Williams added that the corps members would also showcase the rich culture Ebira land, saying ”as you can see I am dressed in Ebira regalia and the corps members that displayed are not from Kogi.

”So it shows the dexterity of the corps members and that they are ready for any government assignment in the state.

”The youth are always excited about the antecedents of the Governor and have decided to honour him aa the Youth Ambassador”, she said.

In her response the SSG, Dr Afolashade Ayoade, who spoke on behalf of the governor, appreciated the corps members for the gesture, saying they were the first to give him such gift.

Ayoade expressed the governor’s delight to receive the corps members at the Government House, saying ”the governor is so elated and very happy about it”.

She described the governor as the youth Ambassador indeed, as he had ensured youth engagement, empowerment and involvement in governance.

She urged the NYSC to table all their requests for onward presentation to the governor, assuring them of urgent attention.

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The Senator representing Kwara South Senatorial District, Senator Oyelola Ashiru, has congratulated Prof. Jamiu Mosobalaje Olaloye Oyawoye (CFR) on his 94th birthday.

In his birthday message, the lawmaker described the Africa first professor in Geology as an ebullient scholar, with keen interest in humanity and social development.

The lawmaker appraised the Aremo of Offa education philanthropists gesture, an indelible imprints that will last a lifetime, also his social welfare programs for the benefit of all.

“May almighty Allah grant baba more healthy years. We appreciate your impacts”

Professor Oyawoye is a celebrated Scholar, a great community developer, and a lover of Allah, this reflect in his daily life.

The Players, Management and Staff of the two state owned football Clubs, Kogi United and Confluence queens Football Clubs have congratulated the executive governor of Kogi State Alhaji Yahaya Bello on the occasion of his 46th birthday celebration.

The congratulatory message to the number one citizen of the state was contained in a statement from the office of the chairman of the two Clubs Honourable Abdulmalik Isah Dolly.

According to the Chairman,His Excellency, have without any doubt demonstrated exemplary leadership style with so much passionate disposition since taking over the mantle of leadership five years ago in the state.

His passion for excellence, pedigree and dint of hardwork especially the various hands of fellowship he has extended to the Youth and Sports sector and various youth empowerment and intervention programmes have given the people of the state a purposeful direction,quality governance and something to cheer about.

“As a result of his humane disposition, good governance,drive and passion for excellence and his presence that the Sport sector has enjoyed over the years,the entire management, staff and players of Kogi United and Confluence queens Football Clubs under my leadership hereby join other well meaning Nigerians to heartily endorse our youthful, amiable,humane and result oriented executive Governor on the mission to become the next president of the federal republic of Nigeria and take the country out of the woods.

He has shown that he can administer a vast and diverse nation like Nigeria through his exemplary leadership style,ability to wield divided interests together and so we are joining other well meaning Nigerians to chant the #GYB2PYB slogan come 2023.

The Kogi State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development Hajia Fatima Kabir Buba has felicitated with Governor Yahaya Bello on the occasion of his 46th birthday, wishing him God’s blessings as he leads the State and Country come 2023.

Buba stated this in a goodwill message She signed on Friday.
She acknowledged Governor Bello’s long-standing commitment to building a better Kogi State and a united Nigeria.

The Women Commissioner stressed that the Governors’ five years in office as the number one citizen of the Confluence State has made meaningful impacts in the lives of the people which can be seen through his transformation in infrastructure, education, health, and many more.

“Our amiable, dogmatic, dynamic, ever-reliable Governor has shown an undeniable commitment to the unity, peace, and even development of Kogi State and Nigeria in general.

“We are very optimistic that is a leader that many Nigerians are curious to see that will pilot the affair of this Nation come 2023. Your detribalized nature has earned you series of awards both home and diaspora.

“Through your unbiased policies and program, Women in Kogi State have been given a sense of belonging, to participate actively in governance. Words alone cannot express our appreciation for the God work your administration has done for the people of Kogi State.

“As you celebrate this precious day, on behalf of my family, my constituency, and the entire Women of Kogi State, I pray that God will keep you in perfect health and grant you the wisdom and strength to continue to steer the ship of our State to more enviable and loftier heights of peace and prosperity for all. Happy Birthday Your Excellency” She added.

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