Siju Iluyomade Joins Top Dignitaries, Nana Shettima, Daisy Danjuma, Mrs Sanwo-Olu, Ita-Giwa Others To Celebrate Nike Akande @80
The gathering was undoubtedly one of the most grand Birthday Celebration of the year, as A-list dignitaries from all walks of life both within the country and outside stormed the 80th Birthday Celebration of one of the distinguished Corporate Amazon of our time, Chief Mrs Onikepo Akande, CON.
The event held at the prestigious Eko-Hotel & Suites witnessed prominent Nigerian Dr Siju Iluyomade of Arise Women who joined other top dignitaries like the Hajia Nana Shettima, wife of Vice President of Nigeria, Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, first Lady of Lagos, Senator Daisy Danjuma, Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Mrs Ngozi Nkoloenyi, Chief Kessington Adebutu, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, Abba Folawiyo among many others to celebrate the life of the former Minister of Industry.
Looking resplendent in a shimmering purple gown, Onikepo’s face was perpetually lit by an unmistakable glow of happiness and satisfaction as her loved ones gathered to celebrate her. With a warm smile plastered across her face, she thanked guests for honouring her with their presence.
Acknowledging her invaluable contributions to nation-building and humanity, Dr Siju, described Mrs Akande as Mother, great Amazon, nation builder and corporate titan who whose contributions to development of Nigeria is invaluable.
While Congratulating Mrs Akande, Dr Siju poured encomium on her saying, ” her unwavering commitment to mentoring and uplifting others is total, she is a role model to many of us and am very proud of her”
Other prominent Nigerians at the event includes Senator Florence Ita-Giwa; a former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, Erelu Abiola Dosumu, Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi, Reverend Esther Ajayi, and Biodun Shobanjo, among others in attendance