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Eid-el-Fitri: Engr. Dada Kolawole Oduntan Congratulates Muslim faithfuls, urges them not to backslide from teachings of RAMADAN

Engr. Dada Kolawole Oduntan who is aiming to represent Abeokuta South Federal Constituency come 2019 in the House of Representatives has sent some greetings to all Muslim faithfuls on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitri, urging all Muslim faithfuls to continue living in peace with their neighbours and not to relent on the teachings of Ramadan.

The message reads:

“It is a great privilege for us to witness another conclusive RAMADAN which usually leads to celebration of “eid-el-fitr”.

Greetings to all Muslim faithfuls on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr.

“I am enjoining all Muslim faithfuls not to backslide from the teachings of Ramadan which are; self discipline, self-denial, prayers and generosity”

He advised all residents of Abeokuta and Ogun state in general to continue praying for the Leaders in power for knowledge and understanding to lead and protect the people of Ogun state and Nigeria in general.

He also pray that the Almighty God should teach the people to choose the best Leaders in 2019 to move our country forward in terms of infrastructural, social and economic development. DKO

“Happy Eid-el-Fitr”

"My Priority Is To Provide Jobs For Anambra Youths" – Hotel Mogul Umenwobi Henry

Who is De Don?

My name is Umenwobi Abuchi Henry (JP). I am the CEO of New World lounge and Las Vegas night club, Awka, Anambra State. I’m from Ezinifite Aguata local government Area in Anambra State. I grew up in Ezinifite before heading to Bauchi to learn trading. After that I came to Awka where I resided briefly before traveling abroad.

How long did you stay abroad?

I stayed for about 8 years because, no matter where I go my heart is always in Nigeria.

Since your arrival how would you describe your experience?

Well, so far so good. I saw a lot of nice changes especially in Anambra State. I was surprised to see that the state is one of the safest in Nigeria now thanks to chief Willie Obaino. People can move freely at any time now.

What inspired you to go into hospitality business?

OK, I’ll say that the major reason I went into hospitality business is because, since I was a kid I’ve always told myself that I’ll like to do something that will benefit people. So when I came back from abroad I thought of many business ideas, but later settled on building hotels and clubs. Because first it’ll employ many people, provide the people a place to rest and a place to enjoy themselves. You can imagine my joy when I see people propose to their girlfriends every week at my club. It also gladdens my heart to see happy couples coming to my hotel for honeymoon. There are so many positive experiences but I can only name a few.

How were you able to build New World Hotel and Las Vegas Night Club into one of the most popular tourist destinations in Anambra State?

I’ll say it all boils down to good service. We always make sure that our customers are well treated. That keeps them coming back. Next is security. I’ll say that our place is one of the safest places people can lodge or club with rest of mind. Then the types of events we host to appease the customers matters too. People love our activities such as, the white party, which attracts the high and the mighty in Anambra State. We also hosts Jersey party which involves people coming out wearing their clubs’ jerseys. I’ll say it’s been one of the most successful parties hosted in Las Vegas night club. We also do champagne Night, which as the name implies is all about champagne. We have 30 queens, where we host reigning pageantry winners from across the state. There’s also Arabian nights where the biggest boys and the biggest girls don Arabian attires. It’s really a sight to behold. We’re introducing two new parties, one is the Mask party which is coming up on Friday the 29th of June 2018, and the second one is celebrity night, which involves hosting popular celebrities once a month in the club. That doesn’t mean that celebs have not been frequenting our place. People like Terry G, D Prince, Vector, Nkoli Nwa Nsuka, Zubee Michael, Award winning film producer Lawrence Lurrenzo Onuzulike, Junior pope and host of others do visit our outfits.

How would you rate hospitality business in the Eastern part of the country, most especially Anambra?

I would say that my people are trying. Since the change in the security level of the state, hospitality business has surged dramatically. The biggest issue hindering growth is lack of electricity. I ran desel daily every year. It takes a lot from the business. But I don’t think that’s just an Anambra issue. I think it’s more of Nigeria’s issue.

It’s no doubt you’re a massive employer of youths. How has it been managing them?

I won’t lie to you, it hasn’t been easy. In every twelve apostles there must be a Judas. But we deal with them with patience and most importantly we train them always and ensure they know whats required of them at the work place. In all, I’ll say it’s God that helps us.

What are some of your plans in changing the face of hospitality business in Anambra State?

I won’t it call it plans because I’m already doing things to change the face of hospitality in Anambra State. I didn’t just build a hotel and a club and then went home to rest. Instead, I work with talented and creative people on a daily basis to keep dishing out fun activities and expanding our businesses to accommodate more customers and provide more jobs. Oh, let me add that due to the quality of our hotel and clubs and the standard we set, most people coming home from abroad like to stay and club with us.

Why did you choose to invest heavily in Anambra State?

If it was a few years ago, I won’t have taken the risk. But as I said earlier, when I returned to Nigeria I was shocked by the level of security in the state, again thanks to governor Willie Obaino. And also it’s my home state, they say Charity begins at home. If I don’t develop my state who will? It would’ve been a very big disappointment for me to travel abroad and see many things and not bring as much as possible back home, so that when white people visit Nigeria they will see that we are a modern society too. We can’t leave everything to the government.

What do you think of the current political situation in Nigeria?

In every positive there are some negatives, and in every negative there are some positives. I won’t say the current political situation is the best or the worst. I’ve learned to have some positives out of every situation.

What do you think of Governor Obaino’s leadership?

I think he’s trying. If you noticed I’ve mentioned security many times. It’s because businesses won’t thrive without security and he has provided that. Most people of Anambra State are very proud of him. But like I always said, we need power supply in the state, after security and good roads, power supply is very important. This is crippling many businesses not just only those in hospitality.

Do you think Governments at the state and the national levels deserved another term in office?

If I answer the question based on how I’m being favoured, then my answer will be biased. I’ll rather say it depends on Nigerians in general to decide. At this point I’m calling everyone to come out with their PVCs and vote for what’s better for the country and for my state.

From our little research, people of Anambra loves you immensely because of your philanthropic nature. Do you plan to ride the popularity wave and join politics?

If I’m to follow the way people have been pushing me I would’ve been into politics long before now. c don’t know about the future but for now I’m more focused on providing jobs for the youths and doing things that will benefit my people.

NIGERIA POLITICIANS NEED TO STOP USING POLITICAL THUGGERY BUT RATHER MAKE USE OF PRIVATE SECURITY COMPANIES

BY OBADIMU ADEYEMI VERON

No Nigerian politician can boast of not been guilty of using political thugs to implement their wish at the pooling units during and after election for their political selfish interests.

Nigeria as a nation is full of shame and sorrow, at times when our so called leaders makes laws and are expected to leads the citizens by examples are found guilty of the same offense they made law to curb common man not to engage in, when they are the real beneficiary of political thuggery.

As a nation we need not use political thugs during or after election, why did we have professional security companies in this country? I don’t blame youths who involved in political thuggery because that is the only time they can see and enjoy politicians, some don’t have other source of living than to wait for politician to use them for political thuggery and give them money and cars to feed and maintain their families.

If we take a look at people who are involved in this act, you will discovered that they are jobbers, hungry and lazy youths, Their ineptitude is what leads them to robbery after not seeing up to what they expected . It is a very big slap on the youths atleast this new generation,just imagine Nigeria as a nation number 3 citizens senate president Olubukola saraki was implicated in the recent offa bank robbery all in the name of harbouring of thugs and empowering them.

Enough of evidence were produced by the IGP Interligent Unit to back up all their verification and investigation and confessions from the 4 man gang leaders that SP/Senator Bukola Saraki knew all these robbers that were involved in offa bank robbery, all because they are all his political thugs that were loyal to him. This act will not stop if Federal government don’t find something to do to stop politicians from using thugs during election, but they won’t because they are the beneficiary of this thuggery including FG.

Another house of Assembly member from Ogun state Honorable Yinka Mafe was also mentioned by some suspected cultist that he is their political God father, they work for him they said.

But if it was a common man who is not a politician was mentioned of this such offenses he would have been in prison by now.

Conclusively, i will urge the Federal Government to partner with some private and well equipped security companies and always contract them during campaign and stop using political thugs to save the youths from engagements in social vices and other related crimes in the society.

Let us use Nazcam security company as a case study, Nazcam security company is a well known and registered company in Nigeria both home and abroad, this company have well trained security experts with military background,trained in USA,Ukraine,Germany,Spain,France,Russia with wide range of experience in political party rally,VIP escorts,airport pick up,security for big companies,Expatriates and Tourism people who are on visit in Nigeria,Nazcam security has over 15 years of experience in security field throughout Europe.

If foreigners can know the value of what we have here in Nigeria why can’t we also benefit from this company in Nigeria and other private and experts companies we have in this nation.

Will use this medium to urge politicians to patronize NAZCAM SECURITY COMPANY as Osun 2018 and 2019 election is gathering momentum. whatsapp and call CEO Of this company on +34652010236, 08099223713, 08139267127.

I will like to personally persuade all youths across the country to let us stop this politicians from using us as a political thuggery.

WHY WE MISSED ABIOLA’S GCFR INVESTITURE – IBB, OBASANJO

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, were absent at the conferment of the title of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) on late Chief MKO Abiola on Tuesday.
President Muhammadu Buhari today bestowed the GCFR title on Abiola for his victory at the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election.
Babangida, who was conspicuously absent at the event, had truncated Abiola’s dream of becoming president when he annulled the 1993 election which was deemed the fairest presidential election in Nigeria’s history.
In his letter to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, Babangida sighted health grounds as the reason for his absence at the event.
On his part, Obasanjo lauded the Federal Government for its GCFR bestowal on late Abiola and his running, Baba Gana Kingibe, who received the award of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) alongside human rights activist, Gani Fawehinmi.
The former president, however, said in his letter to the SGF that he couldn’t attend the investiture ceremony because he is out of the country.
Also conspicuously absent at the ceremony were Senate President Bukola Saraki and Speaker Yakubu Dogara amongst others.

Reps hopeful lauds Daniel, Kashamu for peace initiative

A 2019 House of Representatives hopeful for Ijebu Central Federal Constituency, Barrister Taiwo Shote (BTS), has lauded the former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel and the lawmaker representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Senator Buruji Kashamu, for their decision to resolve their differences, saying it will reunite and reposition the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2019 general election.

In a statement issued by his media office on Tuesday, Shote described “the decision of both leaders to end their age-long political differences as divinely-inspired, especially in this Holy month of Ramadan”.

The statement reads in part: “As one of the few people who saw first-hand the camaraderie, respect and love that both leaders showed towards each other when they met in Abuja last week, I can say it is the beginning of bigger and better things to come the way of our great party, the PDP in Ogun State.

“His Excellency, Otunba Gbenga Daniel is an experienced politician, leader and proven organiser. Senator Kashamu is a political strategist and a grassroot mobilizer. Nothing is as good as having both of them under one umbrella.

“The electorate have not been happy that the party that brought so much development to Ogun State is in disarray. They have been yearning for reconciliation and unity. That is what our leaders have begun and it behoves on all of us as followers to key into it.

“Our party now has an unbeatable team to tackle the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and displace it. We are approaching 2019 elections as a formidable team.”

Shote urged party faithful to swing into action in their respective local government areas and wards by spreading the gospel of the unity of the foremost leaders of the party to the electorate.

“We need to let them know that our leaders – His Excellency, Otunba Gbenga Daniel (Governor of Ogun State 2003 -2011) and Distinguished Senator Buruji Kashamu – have hearkened to their plea, resolved their differences and reunited,” Shote said.

He also commended the lawmaker Representing Bayelsa East Senatorial District, Senator Ben-Murray Bruce for seeing through the peace initiative.

Awwal Abdullahi Aliyu: 2019 Presidential Hopeful

Awwal Abdullahi Aliyu is a prominent Nigerian of KADUNA/JIGAWA extraction, a Nigerian who has acquired knowledge at different forms/levels. He served his people and Nigeria in different leadership positions, he served in the Armed Forces for some years before voluntarily retired.

Awwal has been involved in civil/human right activism and he is still active, he is involved in politics and contested election at various levels, he has gone round the federation for one reason or the other, met different kind of people in his life.

AWWAL ABDULLAHI ALIYU is an home based personality who is known very well by his people and Nigerians.

A clarion call to serve His fatherland, he is simple, and humble. He is a nobody the son of nobody that want to become somebody and of the opinion that they’re so many sons of no body’s out there that wish to become somebody, irrespective of tribe or religion and Nigeria will not get it’s required development until the sons of nobody become somebody without necessarily knowing or lobbying anybody in Nigeria.

AWWAL’s BRIEF ACTIVITIES

He formed Kaduna Aspirants and Contestants forum and became its Secretary. Within that period he became the Acting Chairman of DPP in Kaduna. In 2008 During the Flag off of second re-election bid of the then Governor of Sokoto state. AWWAL ABDULLAHI ALIYU with his other senior colleagues in the party, Assembled Gubernatorial, Senatorial, Federal and state houses of Assembly candidates from 22 States of the Federation in sokoto where they all Decamped to PDP. That Marked the End of DPP.

At sokoto in the presence of Late President Umaru Musa Yar`adua of Blessed memory, ORGANIZATION FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE ACTUALIZATION AND SUSTENANCE OF MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS (MDGs) AND THE 7 POINTS AGENDA OF PRESIDENT UMARU MUSA YAR`ADUA (OPAMSA) was formed. AWWAL ABDULLAHI ALIYU Emerged the NATIONAL CHAIRMAN (non governmental). The mission was to create awareness/public enlightenment on MDGs/7 POINTS AGENDA, the role of government and that of the followership. AWWAL ABDULLAHI ALIYU structured the organization across 36 state and Abuja, as well as 774 LGAs of the Federation.

In 2013, comrade AWWAL ABDULLAHI ALIYU led groups of Youths and Intellectuals under northern people union (TAGGED, OCCUPY BUHARI, BABANGIDA AND ALL NORTHERN LEADER’S FOR ONE VOICE AREWA), to hold meeting soliciting for support to have all northern leaders come together in unity, understanding, forgiveness and co-operation so that power can shift to the north. And if the leaders refuse to cooperate, then he will lead an occupy protest agaist them.That advocacy took comrade AWWAL ABDULLAHI ALIYU and his team to every part of Northern Nigeria, where he spoke one on one with almost all leaders that matters in the north, former and some serving Governors, Ministers, Senators, members of house of representatives, Emirs, former heads of governmental and security organizations, Leaders and Elders of northern origin, including Gen Buhari, Gen Babangida, Gen. T Y Danjuma. etc. He also Addressed ACF on same issue.

AWWAL ABDULLAHI ALIYU also embarked on massive mobilization of Youths, through Radio,Television, hand bill, town hall meetings etc. They were at various times harrased, intimidated e.t.c the rest today is history.

At the moment, Awwal Abdullahi Aliyu is the National Leader One Adult One Youth Combination in Governance Advocacy Project, Vice President – Retired Members of Nigerian Armed Forces (REMENAF) Chairman Kaduna NGOs forum, Speaker Northern Parliament, President All Northern People Union, National Coordinator Salvage Nigeria Forum, Executive director Centre For Youth Reformation and leadership development initiative, Executive Director Centre for Youth Reformation and Leadership Development Initiative etc

Comrade AWWAL ABDULLAHI ALIYU holds the Title of Sarkin Yakin Kanya Babba in jigawa state and Dan Massnin Milgoma Shika zaria in Kaduna State.

We present to you, Nigeria Presidential hopeful for 2019 AWWAL ABDULLAHI ALIYU

DREAM: UNTIL I’M THERE (A Poem Composed Aare Tunde Dawood-Akerele)

It’s a dream

Conceived by no one but me

To be pursued by no one but me

Aim at greatness, fame and legendary

Until its accomplishment, until I’m there.

It’s a dream.

Aiming greatness

Set for all that it takes

Not minding the morass

Ignoring those pessimists

More among friends than foes

Fewer among strangers than relations

Scheming with different antics, games

Aiming at quenching the salvos, flames

Questioning my vision and doggedness

Querying His unwavering supports, aids

Oh! Sometimes seems losing the battles

But never I quit until I’m there and no less.

Truly, it’s hard like a nut

Seldom feel like quitting

Or like saying bye to it

Running away from it

Resigning to fate

Abandoning it

As it tarries

To quit?

But no!

Until

Done.

It’s a dream!

The name will ring

The world will hear

And will tell the next

A footprint must be left

Like those that had gone

That had achieved greatly

Whose names last evergreen

Etched in gold, on the marble

Quoting, mentioning, using daily

Never I relent until I’m there, it’s done.

It’s a dream

That mustn’t die

I’d stand unawed by all odds

Keep its flame burning glowingly

Lean on His grace, mercy and blessings

Until the world raises it hands, clap for me

Says well done, kudos, gracias, thank you.

Until I stand tall, tell the world, it’s done. I’m there.

Obasanjo raises alarm, accuses Buhari of plotting his arrest on false charges

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has accused the Buhari administration of plotting to slam false charges on him, to pave the way for his indefinite defense.

The former leader said the government was planning to use fake documents and witnesses against him.

Mr Obasanjo said this in a statement by his media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, on Friday.

The claim is the latest twist after weeks of bitter exchanges between the two leaders, who fell apart after Mr Obasanjo accused Mr Buhari or ineptitude and corruption, and advised him not to seek reelection.

Mr Buhari responded recently by accusing his predecessor of frittering away $16 billion on phoney electricity projects. Mr Obasanjo hit back at the “ignorant” claim.

Speaking via his aide on Friday, the former president said plans to silence him were in two fold, among which is a plot to cause the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to reopen investigation into the activities of his administration.

He said the Buhari administration had also perfected a plan to use fake documents and witnesses against him. He said this will be a re-enactment of the Abacha era in which he (Obasanjo) was detained on trumped up charges.

The presidency could not be immediately reached for comments.

The former president said he had been told that his name was on the government’s “watch list”, and that the security of his life cannot be guaranteed

ALAKE APPRECIATES BUHARI FOR RECOGNIZING JUNE 12 AS THE DEMOCRACY DAY.

The Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo has reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s posthumous recognition of MKO Abiola, as the winner of June 12, 1993 Presidential Election, as a Past President as well as according him with all honors due to the late business mogul.

Speaking to Pressmen at the Ake Palace today, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo commended President Buhari for living up to the long awaited expectation of the larger majority of Nigerians.

For recognizing Abiola and declaring June 12 as the Democracy Day in place of May 29, the Alake said that President Buhari had taken a momentous decision which will endear him to posterity.

He explained that it would not be fair to assume that President Buhari took the decision for political reasons.

Oba Adedotun Gbadebo pointed out that Buhari was known for his proverbial propriety and sense of justice adding that it was better late than ever.

He said that he was not blaming any earlier administrations that could have done justice to MKO Abiola, but Buhari had finally made both the Egba Nation and the Nigerians in general that Nigeria could still celebrate the freest and the most credible Presidetial election ever in Nigeria.

Oba Gbadebo urged all Egba at home and abroad to appreciate President Buhari for making it possible for Egba alone to have officially produced three Presidents with National Honour of GCFR, which, the Egba Monarch argued, they earned and justifiably deserved.

SIR HON. TOPE TOKOYA’S PROFILE (KJW; FCIM)

Sir Tope Tokoya is a highly successful Businessman, Administrator, Politician and a Knight of John Wesley (KJW).

Born into the family of Chief E.D. Tokoya and Chief Mrs.V.E. Tokoya (Nee – Keshinro) of Ibefun-Ijebu Ogun State, Chief Tope Tokoya is a Fellow of Certified Institute of Management; a trained and season Banker who has flair for figures. He first worked with Lagos State Ministry of Finance, Accountant General office, Treasury department before moving to the Bank of America (Nigeria) Limited, Broad Street Lagos (later known as Savannah Bank of Nigeria PLC) where he distinguished himself through years of excellence and professional service. In 1986, he voluntarily retired as a senior manager to start his own business.

As a Businessman and Entrepreneur, Sir Tope Tokoya has built a conglomerate with chains of activities across different sectors of economy such as Properties/Real-Estate, Finance, Educational services and Agriculture.

CHURCH LIFE:
Born into a devoted Methodist church family, Chief Tope Tokoya did not deviate from his faith. He has always shown commitment to the growth and development of his family church; Williams Memorial Methodist Church (now cathedral) Ago-Ijaiye, Ebute-Metta Lagos State where he served in the following capacities:
Chairman, Local and Circuit Youth Fellowship for many years
Chairman, Harvest Committee for many years. His tenure in this capacity witnessed a new dawn and a complete departure from the past.
In the same vein, Chief Tope Tokoya was appointed:
Chairman Fund Raising Committee charged with the responsibility of raising fund for the construction of a new Cathedral in which by God’s grace we now worship.
Not to be held down when it comes to service in the house of God, He was also at a time – the founding president of Light of The World Association, One of the leading societies in the church. He led the Association for ten years and was later appointed a patron as a reward for his high quality leadership. He was also patron to many societies in the church.
In 1988, he was appointed a class leader, the youngest member ever been so appointed. In the same year 1988, he was appointed a Church Steward.

He voluntarily vacated his position to answer the call for service in his home church- Agbowa Methodist Church when he got his Circuit status under the newly created Ikorodu Diocese in January 1995.
Sir Tokoya became the first senior Circuit Steward of Agbowa Circuit. His service in this position laid a benchmark for development of the Circuit.

At the Diocesean level he served as the first Publicity Secretary/PRO of Ikorodu Diocese for many years and was later elected the second Lay President of the diocese.

CHURCH AWARDS:
During the centenary celebration of (1895-1995) of Williams’s Memorial Methodist Church, Sir Tope Tokoya was awarded Centenary Certificate of Honour, for his excellent, loyal and meritorious service to the progress and achievement of the church; again he was the youngest awardee.
His contribution and selfless service at the Local, Circuit and Diocesean Levels earned him the conferment of the highly exclusive ‘Knight of John Wesley’ title by the Conference of Methodist Church, Nigeria.

SOCIAL LIFE:
CLUBS: Beyond the church, Sir Tope Tokoya is known widely in Nigeria social scene.
He was a member of Lions Club International, District 404 Nigeria where he served as:
Two-time President, Lions Club of Maryland
Past Zonal Chairman, District 404 Nigeria
Past Region Chairman (Deputy District Governor) District 404 Nigeria
Past District/Cabinet Secretary, District 404 Nigeria
Member of Island Club Lagos.
Member Ikoyi Club ‘1938’

FEW AREAS OF SPECIAL SERVICES:
Chairman, St. Saviour’s School Parents and Teachers Association, Railway compound Ebute-Metta, Lagos State
Member, Board of Directors St. Saviour School
Chairman, Atlantic Hall Secondary School, Parents and Teachers Association
Member, Board of Directors Atlantic Hall Secondary School, Epe
Chairman, Bloomingdale Group of Schools
Methodist Church Property and Investment Company- Member, Board of Directors.

SPORTS:
A Passionate sports addict, his administrative acumen was also explored in Nigerian Sports circle where he served in the following areas:
Administrator/Team Manager Savannah Bank Football Club
Technical Adviser, NEPA Football Club, Lagos.
Patron, Stationary Stores Football (Adebajo Babes) Supporters Club, Lagos.
Among football Coaches, he managed:
Chief Kashimowo Laloko,
Peter Enieke,
Baba Ali,
Femi Shiwoku etc.
While he was part of the history of the following Heroic National footballers:
Friday Ekpo
Emmanel Akpan
Alloysius Agu,
Peter Fregene
Tajudeen Disu
Waidi Akanni,
Dehinde Akinlotan
Nduka Ugbade
Dosu Joseph
Jonathan Akpoborie,
Babatunde Joseph among others.
He was at a time the Chairman of Lagos State Football Managers (now defunct). At this period, he led the association to ensure that unhealthy rivalry and hooliganism among football clubs in Lagos State was drastically reduced, which led to a near-zero fans disturbances at sports stadia across the state.

In 2005, Sir Tokoya was appointed the Chairman- Accreditation, Accommodation and Feeding Committee (Gateway Games Commission) which organised the widely acclaimed 2006 National Sports Festival.

POLITICS:
The impeccable track records and his overwhelming popularity at the grass root made his people to demand for him to take his experience home, hence, he contested and won elections as the Executive Chairman of Odogbolu LGA, Ogun State between 2007 and 2010. The Local Government experienced unprecedented infrastructure development during this period. There were turnarounds in Health Care Delivery, provision of social amenities, Human Capital Development, Poverty Alleviation etc.

His wealth of experience in financial matters made him to introduce an effective money management and fiscal regime which resulted in judicious application of scarce resources. This fiscal responsibility regime was manifest as Sir Tokoya Led Exco was the only LGA to leave money behind for his successor. Till date, Chief Tope Tokoya is still regarded as the best performing LG Boss in Ogun State.

CHIEFTAINCY TITLES AND OTHER AWARDS:
Highly decorated, Sir Tokoya has been honoured with awards and recognitions from local and international bodies. He has also been awarded many chieftaincy titles such as:
Otunba Olu-omo of Ibefun Ijebu
Otunba Tayese of Imoru Ijebu
Asiwaju of Owu-Ikosi Lagos Sate
Patron of Ogun State Council of Baales
On 12th March 2008, Sir Tokoya was presented with Award of Good Leadership by the Federation of Ijebu Student Association Olabisi Onabanjo University in recognition of his Exemplary Leadership Quality.

On 22nd Nov. 2008, he was offered with Certificate of honour (prestigious award) by Gateway News Update 2008 as the Best Local Government Chairman in Ijebu Zone. In recognition of his positive efforts in the area of effective administration of Odogbolu Local Government.

On 27th November 2008, he was presented with a Distinguished Service Award by National Alumni Association of Tai-Solarin University of Education. Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to socio-political development of Ogun-State and Nigeria in general.

Jan. 30, 2009, he was presented with Rotary Appreciation Award by Rotary Club of Isolo District 9110 Nigeria. In recognition of his immerse contribution towards humanity. As the Special Guest of Honour @ Rotary Water Project Commissioning and Inauguration of Rotary Club of Aiyepe.
March 26th 2009, he was presented with International Leadership Gold Award for Excellence by African AGE for his uncommon feat in Nation Building, Excellent Leadership and contributions to Rural Community Development in Ogun State.

May 9th 2009, he was presented with special award by the student Union Government of Tai-Solarin University of Education as an Icon of Development
On Feb. 9th 2010, he was presented with an Award of Outstanding Excellence by the National Association of Ogun State Student (NAOSS) Uniben Chapter, upon his Human Development and Social Economic/Political Empowerment of Nigeria Youths in Ogun State.
19th Feb 2010 he was presented with Distinguished Gold Award by Africa Achievers for his exemplary contributions/meritorious service towards good governance in Nigeria and the sub-region of Africa.

On the 27th Feb. 2010, he was presented with a Distinguished Merit Award by National Association of Community Newspapers and Magazine Proprietors for his contribution towards Public Administration in Ogun state.
8th of March 2010, he was presented with an Award of Excellence by Crestfield International Global Services as one of The Most Outstanding Local Government Chairman in Ogun State.

On the 28th of March, 2010, he was presented with National Award for Excellence in Grassroots Leadership on recognition as 2009 Nigeria’s Best performed Local Government Chairman in the South-West Geo-political Zone by Grassroots Media Venture Limited.
On the 4th of April, 2010, he was presented with Genius National Merit Award by Conference of Genius Communication on his contributions towards good governance in South Western Nigeria.
4th May, 2010 he was presented with 2009 Award of Excellence by National Association of Ogun State students. Tai-Solarin University of Education, in recognition of his outstanding performance of legendary and intellectual excellence.
2nd July 2010 he was presented with Award of Excellence as ‘Most Supportive L.G. Chairman’ by the Student Union Government (S.U.G) of Tai-Solarin College of Education, Omu Ijebu, Ogun State.
23rd October 2010, he was presented with an Award of Excellence by Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Odogbolu Branch Ogun-State. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Education and youth Empowerment in Odogbolu Local Govt. Ogun State and Nigeria at large.
26th October, 2010. Sir Tope Tokoya was presented with Distinguished Integrity Practitioner Award by National Anti-Corruption Volunteer Corps NAVC Ogun-State Chapter. In recognition of his Excellent Contribution and Civic Responsibility in the Field of Anti-corruption crusade in Ogun State.
27th October 2010, he was presented with Meritorious Award, by National Youth Council of Nigeria, in recognition for his meritorious service to humanity.
1st Nov, 2010, he was presented with Ambassador of hope Award by Youth Network on HIV/AIDs Population and Development in Nigeria. In recognition of his outstanding performance and achievements in office
Dec. 16th 2010, he was presented with Ogun Legend Award by ACOD in honour and appreciation of your quintessential Leadership and outstanding service to the development of Ogun State.
Dec. 8th 2012, Sir Tokoya was honoured with Humanity Ambassador Award by Nigeria Red Cross Society. In recognition of his humanitarian support both morally and financially to Nigerian Red Cross Ogun State Branch.
August 31st 2014. He was presented with Philanthropist and Pillar of Faith’s Award by Methodist Church Nigeria Agbowa Circuit Owu Agbowa Local Church. In recognition and appreciation of his contribution to the spiritual and physical growth of the church.

Other awards and honours include:
Award of Honour, for his contributions towards Health Care Service Development by Olabisi Onabanjo Medical Students Association.
Award of Excellence, by Ikoto youth Association, Ikoto-Ijebu for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Odogbolu Local Government
Award of excellence by ijebu forum ogun state local government service (Ijebu Atata) as the executive Chairman, Odogbolu Local Government
Sir Tope Tokoya also received Conferment of honorary membership as Associate Member of Nigerian Red Cross Society.
Distinguished Personality Award by National Association of Odogbolu Local Government Student. In recognition of his philanthropic contribution to Odogbolu scholars in higher institutions in Nigeria. And so much more to the glory of God

By the His grace, Sir Tope Tokoya is a Minister (Pastor) in one of the Leading Pentecostal Churches in Nigeria.

He is happily married to Bosede Tokoya and they are blessed with children.

STT is quite intelligent, cool headed and a manager of men and materials perfectly packaged by God to be Joshua of Ogun state at this time come 2019.