Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

VOICE OF HOPE DIAMOND JUBILEE INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION SPEECH I welcome you great citizens of this great nation – Nigeria to the Diamond Jubilee Independence Day celebration of our beloved country. I am very glad to witness this year’s Independence Day celebration, I also thank God on your behalf beeing part of the celebration. Six decades ago, Nigeria gained independence from her colonial masters -the British Empire, the celebration of freedom in 1960 was awesome believing that the new era is one of absolute freedom from dictatorship, corruption, victimization and humiliation. We appreciate the efforts, remarkable activities and legacies crafted by…

The British High Commissioner Catriona Laing yesterday hosted the Initiator of Eradication of malaria in Africa and Antarctica explorer, Prince Ned Nwoko, his wife and Global Ambassador, Regina Daniels and the Project coordinator, Chukwuebuka Anyaduba at her residence in Abuja. Hon Ned Nwoko who lead his team shared the Malaria Project with her and sought for the partnership and collaboration of the British Government for a successful implementation of the project.The High Commissioner in her response praised the Antarctica explorer for having the courage and zeal to embark on the task of ensuring a malaria free Nigeria and Africa as…

When I first arrived in Nigeria to set up the country’s first GSM mobile network, Econet Wireless Nigeria (now Airtel Nigeria), I had to serve as the company’s interim CEO for about six months, until we appointed someone substantive. This meant I practically lived in Nigeria for most of that time. It was a remarkable experience, and one which will remain with me all my life. Nigeria is one of the most exciting countries in the world, and could be the next China before the turn of this century. I just want to share with you one particular incident which…

The Chairman of Project Tourism Nigeria and the Antarctica explorer, Prince Ned Nwoko has called on all the rural communities to showcase their monuments, festivals, cultural heritage and artifacts etc which will attract economic development in their localities.He made this statement in Nigeria as the world mark “WORLD TOURISM DAY with the theme TOURISM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT”The Billionaire Philanthropist singlehandedly built Mount Ned which is one of the most sort after tourism sites duly approved by Delta State Government.

If Tony Elumelu, the head honcho of Heirs Holding, were to pen down a memoir on his sojourn in life, apart from being a successful business man, one of the highlights would definitely be marrying Dr Awele Elumelu and birth of his beautiful children. Tony never jokes with his family. His schedules are quite tight and his travel itinerary/globetrotting quite broad, he always creates time out of no time to play his fatherly role. Tony and Awele’s close to 2 decade nuptial union, showed observers and admirers that, it takes more than love to make marriage blissful and flourish. They…

When most of his peers were busy having fun, investing in designer outfits and exotic automobiles, without proper investment, Sijibomi Ogundele, Managing Director of Sujimoto Construction Company was busy carving a niche for himself in the luxury real estate business. He has sowed on a fertile land and currently reaping the bounty of his sweat. During his formative years, he has always had the spirit to excel in business. At age 8, he already learnt the rudiments of running business successfully under the tutelage of his mother. Drawing inspiration from the great pyramid of Giza, to the tower of Babel,…

The United States government has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies over the conduct of the Edo State Governorship election. In its tweets on Wednesday September 23, the US government also commended the people of Edo State for exercising their franchise.  Congratulations@inecnigeria and Nigerian security services on the Edo governorship election. We commend the people of Edo State for exercising their franchise and recognize @GovernorObaseki & @PastorIzeIyamu for encouraging peace. Thanks to civil society partners @YIAGA and @SituationRoomNg @cleenfoundation @KDI_ng  for their invaluable work. #EdoDecides2020

Most often we hear of people with large heart or those we often referred to as sportsmen – they are men who are often graceful in defeat. They waste no time giving out concession speeches and go above and beyond sending congratulating messages to their opponents on their victory. Gestures like these which are rare in our climes do not only sow the seeds of unity, they also send important messages to the people that it is time to put the election, defeat and euphoria of victory behind and move forward united. It is disposition like this that often heralds…

PRESS STATEMENT In the past three months, pitvhed battles have raved in the airwaves, in the streets, in villages and in every hamlet across Edo State for the governorship seat at Dennis Osadebey Avenue, G.R.A Benin City, Edo State and also the period I have witnessed the most orchestrated attacks on my person where i was continuously in defence because of my beliefs. The candidate presented their manifestos to the great people of Edo State. Thankfully, the elections have been free and fair and peaceful. The people have spoken in no uncertain terms. It is incumbent upon me as a…

Mr Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has defeated Mr Osagie Ize-Iyamu, to win a second term as governor of Edo State. Governor Obaseki was returned elected after polling the highest number of votes in the keenly-contested poll conducted on Saturday. INEC Returning Officer for the poll declared the governor as the winner on Sunday at the office of the electoral umpire in Benin City, which doubled as the final collation centre. The governor secured 307,955 of the total votes, 84,336 more votes than his closest rival Ize-Iyamu, who got 223, 619 votes. A total of 14 political…