Ogbomoso Born Agric-Bussiness Man Amos Adewale Ado Felicitates Muslim Ummah In Oyo

The Management of Hamama farms limited Ogbomoso under the supervision of the Managing director Honourable Amos Adewale Ado has felicitated with all the Muslim Ummah in Ogbomoso and Oyo State as they join the rest of the world to commemorate the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

Eid-el-Kabir, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is a significant time for reflection, prayer, and community. As Muslims across the nation commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, we are reminded of the virtues of faith, dedication, and sacrifice.

In Sallah message, Honourable Amos Adewale Ado expressed deep appreciation for the people over peaceful Sallah celebration across the state and the government of Oyo State under Governor Seyi Makinde's leadership and his contributions to the state. He emphasized the Governor’s unwavering commitment to the development and prosperity of the areas in Oyo State.

Amos Adewale Ado said prayer should be the only way to commit the hearts and wills of every leader to doing right and delivering on mandates.

“I urge us not to limit these acts of charity, love, and sacrifice to the celebration only but to let it be a culture to imbibe now and forever.

“I urge us to pray for a better tomorrow, and may our prayers bring succour and healing to our land.

“Let us continually pray for our leaders and our dear country for peace, love, understanding and prosperity,” he said.

He advised the Muslim faithful to remember the act of sacrifice in all their activities and ensure that they exhibit the same virtue to their fellow humans.

Mr Amos Adewale Ado prayed for God’s blessings, peace and prosperity for all the Muslim faithful and citizens and wisdom for the country’s leaders.

Economy: Amos Adewale Ado Extend Hands of Humanity To Aged In Ogbomoso South.

Government must re focused on her approach to the present dwindling economy for the sake of the aged to survive in Nigeria. Amos Adewale Ado of Amos Ado foundation made this statement during his visit to one the Septuagenarian in Ogbomoso South local government to cushion the effect of the state of economy in the country. 

While speaking at the early hour on Tuesday during his visit to Ibapon area of Ogbomoso South local government, Amos Adewale Ado emphasis that this is the time Nigerians have to come together and fraternize in unity to lend hands of help , fellowship and love to one another.

He acknowledged the stimulus packages of His Excellency, Engineer Seyi Makinde for the civil servants, citizens of the states and residents , commending Gov. Makinde for being a friendly, people's Governor and admonished the federal government to spread his stimulant packages to the grassroot.

Amos said " Nigerians are bitter, they are not enjoying the dividends,the economy is harsh, hence it makes many industry to collapse so many youth have lost their jobs and this has an adverse effect on the home front because many of them take care of the aged ones and this can happen if their is a conducive environment".

"Therefore Nigerians need a conducive environment to thrive and this call for us as an individual to lends hand of support to the aged, giving is my gift and hobby and this is exactly what I will continue to do with the little resources God give me " Amos conclude.

It will be recalled that Amos Adewale Ado is the founder of Amos Ado foundation with mission to redefine 

Ooni Appoints Former Ecobank MD, CEO Akinwuntan, Omisore, Odeyemi Others on the Board of Ife Steering Committees.

Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula Ooni Babatunde Akande Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ojaja I I, CFR has announced realignment and reconstitution of three key institutions saddled with the responsibility of repositioning of the ancient city for the desirable advancement with well qualified illustrious sons and daughters personality, captains of industries who are Ife sons and daughters to constitute   Ife development board (IDB), Ife Board of trustees (IBoT)and Ife Trust Fund (ITF).

The nomination came up after  extensive consultations and robust deliberations between the palace and relevant stakeholders ensuring a balanced blend of the wisdom of the elders with the fresh perspectives of the younger generation needed for a more advanced and well-rounded community, embracing the knowledge and experiences of different age groups capable of paving the way for progress and innovation by Ooni.

Among the worthy ambassadors saddled with the huge responsibility on the board of Ife Trust Fund is the former MD/CEO Ecobank, Nigeria Patrick Akin Akinwuntan from Orunto Obalufe compound and many other captains of industry.

Patrick Akinwuntan is a foremost financial and a Chartered Accountant expert,  Pan African Banker and Fintech expert. He holds an MBA, is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and an alumnus of the Harvard Business School Senior Executive program. He is also an honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and Associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.

Patrick commenced his professional career at EY International and practiced investment banking at Manufacturer’s Merchant Bank (now Fidelity Bank) before a 26-year pan-African banking career at Ecobank where he held various executive positions across Africa. He retired in 2022 as the Managing Director & Regional Executive of Ecobank Nigeria.

Akinwuntan has an extraordinary passion for innovation, entrepreneurship, financial inclusion and innovation in financial services. He led the launch of the first international credit-card in West frica, a unified pan-African banking App, various consumer banking products and instant fund transfers across 33 African countries in 18 currencies.

He is currently involved as DBA student at Cranfield School of Management - 2023-2027, Adjunct Faculty at the Lagos Business School, Independent non-executive director on the board of Airtel Nigeria, MudoZangl Nigeria Limited and Opolo Global Innovation Limited.

Also is a member of the Disciplinary Tribunal of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Co-Chair of the Advisory board of Retail banking Councils for Africa, member of the Board of Trustees of the Fintech Association of Nigeria, EY Alumni Nigeria, KSM Charity Foundation among others.

Other eminent personalities on the boards include Chief Agboola Odeyemi,  Senator Iyiola Omisore  former Local government boss and Commissioner in Lagos State ,Hon. Kehinde Bamigbetan among others.

Amos Ado Foundation Boss Donates Trophy For Sports Development In Ogbomoso

Grassroot Sports development in Nigeria should be encourage if we need to rightfully belong to world stage sporting activities.

This was made known to journalist in Ogbomoso when the chief executive and Chairman Amos Ado Foundation, Mr. Ado Amos was presenting a trophy to Osupa primary Day school in the ancient city of Ogbomoso and received by Iyalode of Ogbomoso, Chief Mrs. Rebecca Oluwakemi Ogundare and the school teachers.

Speaking at the presentation of the trophy,Amos emphasis that sports development is the only way to catch them young and remain the best in all the sporting activities in Nigeria and it must come from the grassroot stages.

"My mission is to encourage out youths to be involved in sporting activities and build a career in it, because we a lots of talents among our pupils and we need to discovered and train them and go for competitions,it is a major way to engage our youths in the society and this does not affect their academic career.

"I appeal to other private organisations to support these pupils in sporting activities because that is the only way to go by if we need results in our sporting activities. Their is a well laid planned and framework for sports in developed countries and that is why they are ahead of us".

"Basically, I am donating the trophy to the Osupa Primary Day School to kick start my plans in sports development because investment in this sector is another way of revenue generation, sports brings everyone together in unity" he said.

Amos Ado who was accompanied by Mr. Sunday was welcome by Iyalode of Ogbomoso, Chief Mrs. Rebecca Oluwakemi Ogundare, head teachers of the school and the pupils.

Iyalode of Ogbomoso, Chief Mrs. Rebecca Oluwakemi Ogundare expressed gratitude to Amos Ado Foundation team for bringing up the lofty idea, saying sports development in Ogbomoso is a long time dream of the council of chiefs of Oba Ghandi Olaoye, the Soun of Ogbomoso because is the only way to foster unity and develop skills and talents that will be valuable and be a good ambassador of city,state and the nation at large.

It will be recalled that Grassroots sports development received a boost with the introduction of the sporting competition among Nigerian university students organised by the Nigerian Universities Games Association (NUGA).

So was the introduction of the National Sports Festival during the Yakubu Gowon administration shortly after the Nigerian Civil War.

The Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) also came into existence to add energy to the new enthusiasm in grassroots sports development that was sweeping across the land.

However, sports enthusiasts believe that those sports development is what Amos Ado Foundation is bringing up to develop talents and skills from grassroot.

OONI UNVEILS TINGO COLA, TINGO ELECTRIC DRINKS IN LAGOS, SAYS NIGERIA CAN LEAD AFRICA TO CONTEST IN THE GLOBAL MARKET

The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II on Tuesday reaffirmed that the capability of Nigeria to lead the continent of Africa to compete healthily in the global market with standard goods particularly when it comes to carbonated drinks, beverages and its likes.

Flanked by his queen, Olori Mariam Anako-Ogunwusi, the Ooni who doubles as Co-Chairman, National Council Of Traditional Rulers Of Nigeria (NCTRN) made this known while unveiling Tingo Cola and Tingo Electric; a Flavoured Carbonated and Energy drinks respectively, produced by Tingo B.V. PLC; a spin off company from Ojaja Pan Africa Limited, explaining that Nigeria has a lot to offer the world.

“It has been my dream from childhood to have a brand that will satisfactorily produce quality drinks that will serve Nigerians, present the country as a leader in the African market and at the global stage.

“Currently, we have the license under which we are producing Tingo Cola, Tingo Electra, Tingo Twist (Cucumber and Cranberry) and Tingo Booze Fruit Mix. All these are produced and packaged in Nigeria with recourse to our values and standards. All to be properly integrated with Ojaja bitters, Orange, Lemon/Ginger/Orange drinks. Also most importantly, we should all work towards elevating our home grown brands instead of demarketing them. Ooni Ogunwusi said.

About his involvement in commercial activities through these products, Ooni Ogunwusi stressed that, “I have taken it upon myself to step into the market not as businessman but as a pathfinder who will show our people how to add value for international standard in production to distribution and consumption. It is new model which will be a win- win for everyone.

“This product is 100% made in Nigeria. This product is an exportable product that will be accepted anywhere in the world. It's a dream come through and I knew that one day, I would be a part to an establishment the would design, conceptualise and produce a drink that would be fully the pride of Africa.

“With this, I am targeting a total of five million direct and indirect jobs for the youths particularly through retailing, recycling and other forms of distributorship fully driven by technology. The youths are the drivers of this initiative and we are determined to achieve this through a very unique proven technology and innovation. Under our Unified ecosystem of "dmore we are together, the happier we shall be"

Speaking in the same light, Ayoola Olaide; the Group Managing Director, Tingo Foods, explained that the products which are certified by concerned regulators in the country led by NAFDAC, are safe for consumption and beneficial to the entire body system with its uniqueness.

“For instance, the Tingo Cola is laced with Lemon flavor and other beautiful contents while we have others dignified with cucumber, cranberry and other natural ingredients. This amplifies our originality and stands us out in the highly competitive market.

“The peak of it is our father, the Ooni of Ife who has taken over and now taking the operations beyond what people used to know. Kabiyesi has recreated a new order through which excellence is assured.” Ayoola said.

In their separate testimonies, Dr. Reuben Abati (Veteran Journalist), Hon. Desmond Elliot (Lagos State Assembly Member) and other top personalities described the drinks as unique and perfect with no blemish whatsoever.

The event was attended by notable Yoruba Traditional Rulers and other dignitaries including the Nasarawa State governor, Alh. Abdullahi Sule represented by the state Anthony General, Abdul Kareem Abubakar Kana, The Oore of Otun Ekiti, Oba Adekunle Adeagbo, The Alara of Ilara -Lagos, Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, The Ateyese of Aramoko Ekiti, HRH Olusegun Aderemi, The ERELU Oodua, Princess Dr. Abiola Dosumu, Princess Dr. Toyin Kolade (Iyalaje Oodua), ace broadcaster, Dr. Reuben Abati, member of Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Desmond Elliot, members of the Ife Royal family led by the Sooko Laekun, Prince Adegboyega Ogunwusi and a host of others.

Ramadan 1445: Hon. Adebisi Calls For Tolerance,Love and Co-existence Among Religions, Ethnic Groups.

Ibadan Southwest Constituency 1 House of Assembly member, Honourable Yusuf Oladeni Adebisi, has call on muslim Umar across his constituency,state and Nigeria to tolerate, love and live in peace among each other during and after the season of sober reflection as muslim starts fasting.

Honourable Adebisi urged Nigerians to emulate the teachings and words of encouragement of prophet Muhammad (SAW) who preaches peace and tolerance throughout his lifetime.

The sighting of the moon was noticed at the early hour of today which marks the beginning of yearly Ramadan fasting to Nigerians to trace, seek the face of Almighty Allah in all aspects of life.

In the release made available to newsmen through his Senior Special Assistant in media and public affairs, Tope Eluyefa, that Nigerians need prayers for all our challenges to be resolved and that our believe in our leaders to do it alone is not enough and for all of us to support them with our prayers and words of encouragement.

Hon Adebisi who is also the chairman House committee on Youth and Sports advice the youth to use this period to seek the face of Allah, believed that nothing can go beyond Allah's approval.

While congratulating the muslim brothers and sisters for this special season, Adebisi advice that we should be security conscious especially for those who may want to use this season in early hour call to prayer to lure people into kidnapping and abduction, however, he pray for peace, prosperity and mercy of Allah to be on all Nigerians. 

Breaking! 3sc General Dimeji Lawal Loses Dad

Diemeji Lawal

The father of the former member of the nation’s junior and senior national teams and the acting General Manager of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) Ibadan, Mr Dimeji Lawal, Pa Lawal has died.

A close friend of the former football star shared the news on a WhatsApp platform, adding that Pa Lawal passed away Saturday morning (today).

He added that the deceased would be buried today at Muslim Burial Ground, Omi-Adio by 3:00pm, according to the Islamic rights.

A Fidau prayer follows immediately at his Felele residence area of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state by 4:00pm.