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Asian-African Chamber of Commerce Doles Awards To Etsu Nupe, Foreign Affairs Minister

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Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Zubeiru Dada, has been conferred with the Honoris Causa Degree of the University of Entrepreneurship and Technology, State of Delaware, US, as well as a leadership award in public administration by the Asian African Chambers of Commerce and Industry (AACCI). AACCI said the award was in respect of Dada’s contributions to the economic growth and infrastructural development of Nigeria. AACCI Vice Chairman for Africa, Dr. High Prince Olaleye Babalola, Emir of Nupe in Niger State, Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, CFR, and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Zubeiru Dada, at the award ceremony by the Asian African Chambers of Commerce and Industry (AACCI), held in the Conference Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, on Tuesday The two-in-one ceremony, which took place inside the Conference Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, also saw the conferment of the AACCI leadership award on the Emir of Nupe in Nige

UET Conferres Doctoral Degree on Gambia Ministers.

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University of Entrepreneurship and Technology, state of Delaware, USA, has conferred doctorate degree on three serving ministers in the republic of Gambia. The ministers namely; Hon. Henry Gomez, minister for youths and women empowerment was conferred a honorary doctorate degree in Entrepreneurship. Hon. babourcarr Bouy, minister of public service and reforms was conferred with the honorary doctorate degree in Public Administration, while, hon. Baboicarr Joof, minister of Trade, Industry and Employment was conferred with honourary Doctorate in Entrepreneurship, at an event held between 29th March, 2023 to 1st April, 2023, at state house, Banjul, the Republic of Gambia. In his remark, High Prince Leye Babalola, African Director of the school stated that, the ministers were conferred with the honourary Doctorate degree due to their immense contribution towards the development of the republic of Gambia and for being selfless in the various responsibilities, towards making the country a mo

Asian Africa Chamber of Commerce and Industry gets New President in Nigeria.

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The Asia Africa Chamber of Commerce and Industry Nigeria has induct it's new president, Mr Arinle Ahmed Adekunle at an event hosted by the global founder of the chamber Dr GD Singh and Vice President of the Chamber High Prince Dr Leye Babalola in Lagos . The event which was held at the prestigious Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja Lagos have in attendance Mr. Ope George, the representative of Mr Babajide SanwoOlu, the Governor of Lagos state. The Ooni of who is also the patron of the chamber was also represented at the event. In his keynote address, Dr.GD Singh said that the AACCI is created to brigde the business gap between Africa and Asia and to create transnational corporations, which have presence in all associated member countries and whose capital would be built by nationals of all 102 prospective member countries. " AACCI is now developed as a transnational chamber working in conjunction and affiliation with other National & Regional Chamber partners dedicated to spreadi

Iyake International Festival Holds November 2022.

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Iyake International Festival, Ado Awaye will hold between November 16 and 19 2022. According to a press statement signed by the Chairman, Iyake festival central planning committee, Bola Olalere, the festival, an annual celebration of wonders of Africa's only suspended lake, Iyake,  will hold at the foot of Ado Hills and it's expected to attract dignitaries and tourists from all over the world.  Parts of the activities lined up for the festival includes mountain climbing, traditional dance, festival discuss, bike race and the 5th coronation anniversary of His Royal Majesty, Oba Rev'd Ademola Olugbile Folakanmi Mekunledoye II, the Alado of Ado Awaye.  "Ado Awaye and indeed Africa is blessed to have this natural gift from God and that is why we gather every year, roll out drums and invite tourist enthusts from across the world to come and celebrate with us. Festival tourism is a powerful economic force in contemporary society, it generates employment, foreign exchange, ta

I have lost a father, High Prince Leye Babalola Mourns Alaafin

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High Prince Leye Babalola, an High Prince of Oyo Empire, has mourned the death of late Alaafin, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Atanda Olayiwola Adeyemi lll. High Prince Babalola in his condolence message release on Saturday expressed rude shock on the sudden transition of the most revered Yoruba monarch while commiserating with the immediate family, Oyo Mesi, subordinated Obas, Baales, fellow illustrious sons and daughters of the entire Yoruba land As contained in the statement, the sudden passage of Iku Baba Yeye has left me jolted of the eternal loss of a precious father, invaluable mentor and staunch supporter who unquestionably believed in my projects. According to him, the late Oba Adeyemi was a passionate royal father and traditional ruler who strongly believed in and assiduously worked for the human and community development as his 52 years reign as Alaafin witnessed unprecedented and countless turnarounds in physical and economic development in Oyo town Baba as a gracious fa

Folarin, Akintola Others join Asasola as He Hosts End of The Year Party.

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It was a gathering of who is who in Oyo state APC over the weekend at the residence of Prince Kolawole Asasola has he holds the end of the year party.  From the Senator representing Oyo central senatorial district, Senator Teslim Folarin,  Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Niyi Akintola to party faithfuls from all the 11 local governments in Ibadan,  the Akobo residence of the  senatrial hopeful, Prince Kolawole Asasola was a behevee of activities.  In his welcome address, Prince Asasola thanked the people for associating with him and assured them that, the relationship shall produce a better future for the state.  He advised the people  not to loose hope in the country despite many challenges assuring them that things will be better very shortly.  Prince Kolawole Asasola, son of the late Olubadan Asanike   also used the occasion to commensurate with the people of Ibadan and Oyo State over the passing of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Soliu Adetunji, the Olubadan of Ibadan land who joined the Anc

Maiden Iyake Festival, Ado Awaye Holds December

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The maiden edition of Iyake festival, the celebration of wonders of Ado Awaye Hills, will holds between December 1st and 4th this year.  The four day program is put together by the Ado Awaye Tourism Heritage Development initiative under the leadership of His Royal Majesty, Oba Rev'd Olugbile Folakanmi, the Alado Of Ado Awaye. According to the press statement signed by the Chairman, Central Planning Committee of the festival,  Alhaji Alade  Bello, the program will kick start with a Bike Race from Ibadan to Ado Awaye and a four aside football competition on day one .  The second day tagged " Exploring the wonders of Ado Hills is an Uphill activities at the bank of the only supended lake in Africa and second in the world, Iyake lake.   Third day is a Fitness day,  Festival Discuss, Documentary and Games. There will also be vigil at the foot of Ado Hills where Gelede dancing troops from Ado Awaye  and Ijio will be entertaining people all night. The fourth day which is the grand fi