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A Golden Legacy: Celebrating Engr. Abdulkabir Adisa Aliu, FNSE @50

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In the realm of visionary leadership and corporate excellence, milestones serve as an opportunity to reflect on the journey, celebrate achievements, and anticipate a brighter future. Today, Matrix Energy Group proudly celebrates a significant moment in its history—the 50th birthday of its esteemed CEO, Engr. Abdulkabir Adisa Aliu, FNSE.   This golden jubilee is not just a celebration of years; it’s a testament to the enduring legacy of a man whose visionary leadership has left an indelible mark on the organization and the energy sector at large.   Born 50…

MEET COMPTROLLER JOSEPH F BRIGUE Rtd

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Comptroller of Customs, Pastor, and a Lawyer, Joseph F Brigue was born in Ugheli, Delta State in 1933. At the age of 14 he started his early education at Government College Ugheli and graduated in 1956. He joined the Nigeria Customs Service on the 1st of September 1956 and rose to the rank of Comptroller in 1978. The senior officer became the first Controller of the Customs Training College as the controller training and staff development. He was there when Training College was moved from Harvey Road to Ikeja.  …

AutoBiography of Hon Bolanle Aminat Sarumi

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Honourable Bolanle Aminat Sarumi was Born in Ibadan, Her father, Chief Alli Balogun Sarumi, is a community leader, House of Representatives, representing Ibadan under the platform of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) party between 1999 and 2003. His popularity within the Ibadan metropolis abounds.   Omobolanle’s beloved mother, Jean Balogun Sarumi, is British and Christian by faith, while her father is Muslim by birth and faith. They got married in the UK after her father’s education and work. Irrespective of their religious differences, they live a compatible lifestyle worthy of…

TRIBUTE: How Justice Emmanuel Ayoola Changed My World. A Father and Confidant. By Sir Folu Olamiti, FNGE

Emporium Reporters

It was happenstance I least expected that Monday morning of 1999. I had dressed up to go to work as Editor of Nigerian Tribune from my new home at the outskirts of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Moments later, Justice Ayoola drove in in his yellow 19th century Mercedes Benz car. He alerted to discuss heartily with one of my neighbors. He was obviously in an expansive mood that morning. I greeted him with reverence he deserved as a man of his stature and standing in legal jurisprudence and society…

Oloyede @ 70, Abike Dabiri-Erewa @ 62: Celebration of two quintessential mentors, pace-setters, By Abdur-Rahman Balogun

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The 10th month of the year, October, is as important to me as the month of August, in many respects. From August 1 to August 31, at least, I know eight people daily whose birthdays coincide with each day. Similarly, the 10th month of the year is so special to me in particular because of landmark days in history which it coincides with. From October 1 Independence day of Nigeria, to the Teachers Day of October 4, to October 11, International Day of Girl Child among others. But of all…

Shettima: The Enigma @58, by Ismail Omipidan

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“He is the One Who has originated the heavens and the earth, and when He wills to (originate) a thing, He only says to it: ‘Be’, and it becomes.” The above quote from Quran Chapter 2, Verse 117, appears apt in analysing the political trajectory of Nigeria’s current Vice President and ex-Borno Governor, Senator Kashim Shettima . I have known him for 23 years now. I met him in 2001 when he was still a banker in the course of my duty tour in Borno State. He joined politics formally…

ON BASHIRAT ATATA: Business And Technology Law Expert

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Bashirat Atata, an accomplished legal professional with a formidable background in technology law, is making waves both locally and internationally with her groundbreaking work. Bashirat stands as a trailblazer in the realm of technology law, where her deep expertise and unwavering dedication have made her an invaluable resource for startups and established companies alike. With a rich background that spans over four years, Bashirat has successfully navigated the intricate intersection of technology and law, providing counsel on matters ranging from intellectual property and data privacy to regulatory compliance and fundraising.…

Jibrin Ndace , Nigeria ‘s Consistent Wheel of Loyalty @ 50,by Abdullahi O.Haruna Haruspice

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Those who go far in life, are those who wear the shoes of consistency- they keep going and going because they have no other distracting attitude than consistent. They are the ones who tell the story of resilience coated in triumph.   Many years ago, he trekked to the set of NTA Tuesday Live -sitting distantly in the audience corner watching and listening to arrays of opinions by expert commentators – he wasn’t qualified to join the discourse , diligently he stayed put but not without fetching from the fountain…

My Mum, An Epitome of Selflessness, Symbol of Stability, is Gone – Abubakar Bukola Saraki

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One of the most difficult tasks I have handled in recent times is to write a short piece as part of the celebration of the life and times of my mother, Mrs. Morenike Florence Saraki (née Ibidapo). It is like being compelled to write a summary note on a subject one has studied for 61 years. This task brought to my mind the question: How does one write a short piece about somebody who never saw anything wrong in you in 61 years, somebody who in her eyes and judgment,…

For Olatunji Dare at 80 By Festus Adedayo

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I have, on countless occasions, told the story of how then 1990 killing of journalists, Kris Imodibie of The Guardian and Tayo Awotunsin of the Champion newspapers by Charles Taylor in the Liberian war tilled the land of my path to journalism. As a retelling, I had been downcast as a student of Philosophy at the University of Lagos on the prospect of a job upon graduation. Yet a sophomore, one day, as I read Imodibie’s profile in the Daily Times inside the library of Unilag, I found out that…