+For Senator Dr. Michael Opeyemi Bamidele's 60th Birthday Party
Topping the numerous glamorous parties held in Lagos last weekend is the 60th birthday reception party of Senator Dr. Michael Opeyemi Bamidele aka MOB. It was a grand reception party that saw over 50 serving federal lawmakers occupying the National Assembly in attendance not leaving our governors, speakers of state Houses of Assembly, politicians and captains of industries. The National Assembly members were led by the Senate President himself, Senator Goodwill Akpabio. They all shutdown Lagos for one of their own who is a prominent member and Majority leader of the Senate.
The
party was held at the Harbour Point Hall, a very popular and highly classy
event centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. It is a well-thought-out venue capacity
of receiving the numerous top dignitaries from all walks of life who turned up
for the event.
Notable
among the many senators who graced the occasion were Deputy Senate President,
Senator Barau Jubril; Senator Aminu Tanbuwa, Senator Abdulaziz Yar'adua,
Senator Wasiu Eshinlokun Sanni, Senator Tokunbo Abiru, Senator Adams
Oshiomhole, Senator Titus Zam, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Senator Sanni Muhammed
Musa, Senator Darlington Nwokocha, Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, Senator Neda
Imasuen, Senator Osita Izunaso, Senator
Dicket Plang, Senator Akintunde Yunus, Senator Francis Onyewuchi, Senator
Bassey Etim, Senator Idiat Adebule, Senator Abubakar Sanni Bello, Senator
Lamido Ibrahim, Senator Okechukwu Ezea, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, Senator
Sen. Benson Agadaga, Senator Ireti Kingibe, Senator Solomon Yayi and many
others.
The
choice of holding the grand birthday reception party in Lagos is indeed a
laudable one. A few days ago, a similar party was held firstly in Abuja, the seat
of power, and followed by 24-hour Marathon Praise & Worship Service which was held in Ekiti state, the
home of Senator Opeyemi Bamidele. The one held in Lagos was the biggest of the
3. It was well attended by constellations of stars and who is who in Nigeria.
Anchoring
the event were the duo of Gbenga Adeyinka D 1st and Morayo Afolabi Brown. They
combined well delivering a top-notched and seamless programme coordination
which was filled with remarkable moments for the celebrant and his guests. They
indeed showed class and mastery of the art.
Every
segment was glamorous. Starting from the arrival of guests who all came well
dressed in their lovely outfits for the occasion. The commencement of the
programme kicked off when the event
anchors took time to announce the arrival of top dignitaries as they set their
feet into the event hall. The list is too long to mention. The party is best
called a star-studded event.
Notable
among the many arrivals of dignitaries into the hall was that of the Senate
President and over 50 Senators in his entourage. You can imagine how their
arrival and entrance would be. Also, the arrival of the Lagos state governor,
Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu who was also the chief host of the day. He came into the
hall with the acting Governor of Ondo state, Lucky Ayedatiwa. Then comes the
grand arrival of the man of the occasion, MOB himself. He was accompanied by
his loving wife, Mrs. Opeyemisi. They were received into the hall with a
standing ovation and this signalled peak of the occasion.
A
documentary that gave a detailed biography of the celebrant, starting from his
humble beginning up to his most recent accomplishment. Then it saw the immediate family of the celebrant celebrates him to high heavens as he turned
60.
The
cutting of the birthday cake was supervised by Governor Sanwo-Olu while Senator President, Godswill Akpabio gave the toast in honour of the celebrant. This was swiftly followed by
a romantic dance by the celebrant and his wife with Timi Dakolo rendering the melodious songs which was applauded by their
guests.
Performing
on stage was the veteran Juju singer, King Sunny Ade and his band. They did
well in entertaining the celebrant and his long list of guests, which they all
enjoyed to the fullest. KSA got many of the Senators and other dignitaries to
approach the stage to dance as they party with the celebrant and his wife. It
was a party all the way.
Notable
dignitaries whose presence added glamour to the occasion were Governor Babajide
Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state with his first lady, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu. His counterpart
in Ekiti, Biodun Oyebanji; acting governor of Ondo state, Lucky Ayedatiwa;
Lagos state Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat; Deputy Governor of Ekiti state,
Monisade Afuye; Ekiti State House of Assembly Speaker, Hon. Adeoye Stephen
Aribasoye and a few members of the house; Hon. Mojisola Alli Macaulay; Hon.
Olamiju Akala; Hon. Akinola Kehinde; Senator Femi Kila; Chief Wole Olaonipekun,
Abiodun Ogunsanwo; Senator Ibikunle Amosun; Hon. Akeem Muniru; Hon. Kafilat
Ogbara; Dele Adeshina (SAN); Hon. Bimbo Daramola; The Deputy Clerk of the
Senate, Isabella Ugochi Iloba;
representative of Chief of Air Staff; Otunba Stephen Olukayode Ogundipe;
Rear Admiral Adamu; the Osi Are Onakankanfo, Hon. Kayode Balogun; Senator Babajide
Omoworare; Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe; Fmr Gov. Of Ekiti state, Otunba Niyi Adebayo;
Otunba former Dep Gov of Lagos, Femi Pedro; Mrs. Toke Benson Awoyinka; Amb.
Eniola Ajayi and husband, Yemi Adaramodu; Barrister Babajide Ogala; Folashade
Ambrose; Senator Florence Ita Giwa;
Wale Edun; Babatunde Fowler; Bolaji Dada; Hon. Deola Kupoluyi; Alhaji. Wahab Sanni; Segun Daudu; Alhaji Wasiu
Akeusola; Arch. Dayo Adegbite; Mrs. Adeola Samson; Prof. Sylvester; Dr. Kayode
Opeifa; Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan; Dr. Muiz Banire, Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi;
Alhaji Aliko Dangote; Oluyin of Iyin Ekiti, Oba Ajakaye; the Oniru, Oba
Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal; Hon. Abike Dabiri; Senator Iyiola Omisore; Chief
Olusegun Osoba; Popular Estate Surveyor and Valuer, Esv Godspower Omozusi, who is a fellow of the Nigerian Institutions of Estate Surveyors and Valuers. members
of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS); Hon. Segun Olulade aka
Eleniyan; Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi; GAC members and other APC chieftains among
many others as the list in inexhaustible.
Sponsoring the Coverage
The 24-hour Marathon Praise & Worship event in Ekiti, along with the Reception Party on Sunday, was covered by CityPeople. The Coverage of both events was sponsored by Esv Godspower Omozusi, who is a fellow of the Nigerian Institutions of Estate Surveyors and Valuers. He is also an executive member of NIESV Lagos Branch and a close friend of the celebrant.
-Abubakar Muhammed Jamiu (08085185886)
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