Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has appealed to all Egba sons and daughters to continue to mobilise themselves to contribute their quota to the socio-economic development of the ancient city.
Obasanjo made the appeal while speaking at the new year get together organized by Dr Gbenga Adeoye and family held at Ibara GRA, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
He charges Egba sons and daughters to make Abeokuta comfortable for both residents and visitors, adding that whoever comes to Ogun State should not have a reason to leave in a hurry.
He stated that he is trying his best to ensure that when people comes to Abeokuta; they should be able to find a conducive and yet elegant place to live .
The Ex President said the proximity of Abeokuta to Lagos should be explored by all while noting that he has observed that Dr. Gbenga Adeoye is contributing daily to the development of Egbaland and Ogun State.
In his sermon Pastor Funmi Kushimo charged all guests to have strong faith in the Lord as those who know God will enjoy the new year.
Salient Times reports that Abeokuta is known for glamour and celebration but 1st Jan 2025 was entered into with joy and celebration .
Even though 1st January, is a busy day for many; Despite that, great men and women gathered at Dr Gbenga Adeoye’s House at Ibara GRA to celebrate the new year.
To celebrate the day with Dr Gbenga Adeoye were:
- Pastor Paul Adeniyi Daniel.( General Oversea : Alleluia Christian Chapel)
- Pastor Lanre Adeboye.( Peace House, Gboko)
- Pastor Isaac Akogun
- Pastor Sam Adeogun.
- Pastor Seye Maku.
- Pastor Gbemi Akinbande.
Other s)dignatories includes - Hon Kayode Amusan
- Senator Gbenga Obadara
- Mr Tunde Aroyeun ( A former Director of CBN)
- Chief Shina Luwoye ( Founder of Ecogas and former President of PENGASAN and Egba Economic Summit)
- Chief Tokunbo Odebunmi ( Chairman, Ogun State Civil Service Commission)
- Elder Samuel Shittu ( Mushilab)
- Mr Shina Ogungbe ( Always God) Petroleum)
- Mr Jelili Onifade ( Jelfad Petroleum)
- Barr Emnanuel Olu Alade
- Toluwalogo Odutayo ( Partner: Deloitte )
- Mr Yinka Chris Coker ( President Egba Economic Summit)
- Femi Sokeye ( Royal Bottler)
- Oba Obasanjo
- Mrs W.M.S Soleye.
- Barr. Rex Nwadoka
- Seun of Havenmuse..House renovation and finishing
- Barrister & Mrs Sogunro.
- Builder Yinka Olatunji ( Forner Chairman NIOB Ogun State )
19.The Auditor General of Ogun State, Mr Balogun. - Several Lawyers, Accountants, Media & Communications Experts who were Mass Communication Class Mates of Mrs Kemi Adeoye
- Several Business men and women
- Family members in attendance include Mr & Mrs Eden, Pastor Sam & Mrs Olusanjo Soroye, Mr & Kunle & Mrs Kemi Elemide, Mr Sunday & Mrs Omolola Bankole, Mr Sola & Bose Somuyiwa.
Others in attendance were Alumni of Elyon College & Leadership Academy from various Universities within and outside Nigeria who came to rejoice with Mororeofeoluwa & Morowooluwa Adeoye who are becoming like their parents in hosting guests regularly…Close friends Like Adeola Adeyemi from London, others are Gbenga Olubode and Mama Olubode together with Mr Dawodu from Kunle Olubode and Co.They all came around to celebrate the New year.
Staff of Rejoice Supermarts, Gbenga Adeoye & Co( Charteted Accountants), Global Peace Apartment, Global Cross Farms and Global Cross Ltd were on ground to ensure that everyone is attended to.
In his vote of thanks, Dr. Gbenga Adeoye thanked Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and all guests for creating time to come and like Chinua Achebe said ; their coming is not because they have no food in their respective houses but a show of love.
He admonished all present to be kind hearted, while urging everyone to make Egbaland, Ogun State and Nigeria a better place to live.
He stated further that God has revealed to him and household that 2025 will be a year of the Manifestation of God’s Power and Glory while noting that the way God will lift people up in 2025 will surprise all men.
While some guests were leaving, some others were arriving in batches.
