Engr. (Dr.) OLADELE
AMODA Celebrates Retirement From EKEDC
•Details Of The Classy
Party @ EKO Hotel In LAGOS
The
800-sitting-capacity Grand Ball Room of the Eko Hotel & Suites, in Victoria
Island, Lagos became a beehive of activity as family, friends, the academia,
royal fathers, eminent Nigerians from all walks of life and well wishers came
en masse to celebrate with Engr (Dr) Oladele Amoda on his appreciation &
retirement after years of rendering meritorious service at Eko Electricity
Distribution Company (EKEDC).
City People’s duo of
FEMI FABUNMI and JIMMY ABDULRASHEED, attended the classy event and now report.
CELEBRATOR’S BIOGRAPHY
Engineer Oladele Amoda
was born in Ishara Remo Ogun state on 12 October,1956.He attended Moslim
College, Ijebu-Ode and later proceeded to the United States (US) where he
bagged his first degree in Electrical Engineering from Memphis State University, Tennesse. He later bagged two
Master’s Degrees Engineering and Business Administration from UNILAG and ESUT
respectively. Dr Oladele bagged an MCs degree in organisation & leadership
from the Regis University, Denver Colorado USA. He started his working career
in the power industry when he joined the now defunct NEPA as a pupil engineer
in 1983. He served in various capacities within the organisation rising through
ranks until his appointment as MD/CEO IN 2011. Engineer Amoda is a well
travelled man. He has attended many national and international courses home and
abroad. He also attended many seminars in Europe, America, Asia and Africa. He
has as well presented papers and delivered lectures in both local and
international academic fora. He is a socialite and a great philanthropist of
repute. He is a patron to many international organisations among which are the
Red-Cross society, Boys Brigade and Olo Youth Foundation. He is happily married
and the union is blessed with kids.
ARRIVAL OF GUESTS
The Grand Ball Room of
Eko Hotel& Suites was almost filled up by 6pm as guests and staffers of Eko
Electricity Distribution Company thronged the venue felicitate with a man, who meritoriously
served the organisation for years .
TEE— A ANCHORED
Popular stand up comedian and compere, Tunde
Adewale, known as Tee-A was the anchor
of the night and he did a fantastic job. His choice of jokes, carriage and
delivery were superb as he swept everyone off his/her feet in the hall. He
ensured there was no dull moment throughout the duration of the event.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
After the opening
prayer the anchor kick-started the programme by introducing a few dignitaries
who had already taken their seats. .
EVENT PUT TOGETHER BY
EKEDC
For contributing his quota to the growth and
development of the organisation, the
board and management of Eko Distribution
Company (EKEDC) deemed it fit to celebrate an icon engineer, Dr Oladele
Amoda who served with strength and might
.
ABOUT THE CELEBRATOR
Cool calm and collected
best describe Engr (Dr) Oladele Amoda. Decked in grey suit and black bow tie he
exhibited high level of humility at the event. He was seen moving from one end
of the hall to another exchanging pleasantry with guests with utmost humility
and thanking them for coming.
IT WAS A 2-1
CELEBRATION
Apart from celebrating
his exit from EKEDC, the occasion provided the celebrator an opportunity to
launch his autobiography entitled ‘’Forget Not His Benefits’’ It is a book that
showcases the lifetime, lifestyle, strengths and weaknesses of Engr (Dr)
Oladele Amoda.
ROYAL PRESENCE FELT
The appreciation and
retirement party of Dr Oladele Amoda was given a touch of Royalty as first
class Yoruba Obas also graced the occasion. Oba Rilwan Akniolu, the Kabiyesi of
Lagos, came with his entourage to
felicitate with the celebrator. ba TiOjani Adetunji Akinloye, the Alaperu of
Iperu-Remo, was also on ground at the occasion.
EKEDC BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
The celebrator Engr
Oladele Amoda, was the MD/CEO of EKEDC
and that explained why members board of directors came enmasse to join in the
appreciation and celebration of a man, who served the organisation very meritoriously
without any form of blemish. They all had good remarks to say about him.
TRIBUTES POURED IN FOR
CELEBRATOR
Celebrator’s goodswill
and hardwork couldn’t have been overlooked and that explained why, former
colleagues and even subordinates at work decided to give their tributes on the
night. Large screens were strategically placed at corners of the hall and the
tributes were beamed on the screens for guests to conveniently read them.
LAST MAN STANDING
Engr (Dr) Oladele
Amoda happened to be the last man standing out of all staffers who started from
the defunct ECN that change to NEPA and PHCN. Until his retirement, he was the
only one left as every other person had left before.
HON DESMOND ELLIOT
SHOWED LOVE
Representing Lagos State Governor, Mr
Akinwunmi Ambode, Actor and Lagos State House of Assembly member, Honourable
Desmond Elliot, was on ground and he showed great love.
CELEBRATOR’S
AUTOBIOGRAPHY REVIEWED BY OLA ODUTOLA
Professor Konyin Ajayi (SAN) was originally
penciled for the assignment, but had to delegate it to another lawyer in person
of Ola Odutola because of other pressing engagement. Mr Odutola did justice to
the book as he highlighted the strengths and weaknesses in it.
BOOK PRESENTATION BY
PASTOR ITUAH IGHODALO
Senior Pastor of
Trinity House Church Lekki, Lagos, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, was given the
honour to present the book and he did justice to it. He prayed fervently for the celebrator and
members his family. The prayers were also extended to the country and everyone
present.
CUTTING OF BIRTHDAY
CAKE
A gigantic retirement
and appreciation cake, which signaled his glorious exit from EKEDC, was cut.
Friends, family members well wishers all posed with the celebrator as the
anchor supervised the cutting of the cake.
VINTAGE CREW SERENADED
GUESTS
Lagos-based music crew was on ground and
performed excellently well. It thrilled guests with its modern beats and
sounds. It played all through the duration as guests queued to get themselves
treated to a buffet.
MAXIMUM SECURITY
PROVIDED
Lagos-based private security outfit, Spartans,
brought hefty, stern-looking men to man the entrance of the ground ball hall.
They ensured the event was hitch-free with the way and manner they handled
security.
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