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22 —Vanguard, THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2020 I plan to do exploits for humanity under Rotary international — Dr. Sholoye By Naomi Uzor THE Managing Di rector/CEO of International Alpha limited Group of Companies, Dr (Mrs) Oluwaseye Yomi- Sholoye, Tuesday, said she plans to do exploits for humanity under Rotary International Club, Victoria Island East. Disclosing this during her acceptance speech at her induction ceremony of Rotary club of Victoria Island East, district 9110, Sholoye noted that she has informed the District Governor of the club to sponsor the treatment of 20 girls today and another 30 girls later through his cervical cancer initiative. “We all know in life there are several milestones that are life altering, we go through life to focus on career and family but at some point, we realize that we must give back to the society, to our community. I came into realisation early enough and has set up different apparatus to give back, one of which is Oluwaseye Yomi- Sholoye foundation” she said. According to her, when invited by the president, Rotarian Otunba Gbemi Oyeneyin, to join the club, she saw it as yet as another opportunity to give back and impact more, knowing fully well that Rotary international is the largest humanitarian organisation in the world, having over 1.2 million members and 35 thousand clubs worldwide. “ Rotary club of Victoria Island East has done Innovation and Resilience key to consolidating leadership in the Nigerian Luxury Space — Obayuwana By Ebunoluwa Sessou THE Nigerian Luxury Market is one which is unique due to the ever changing consumption behavior of Nigerians who are fashion enthusiasts and defined by the latest trends. However, the onus falls on Luxury brands to understand consumers and remain at the top of their game in ensuring that they satisfy the fashion needs of the market that are keen on keeping up with the latest trends and patronizing premium brands that speak to them. a lot of projects in youth empowerment and development, education, scholarship and health, and to this course, I intend to support and ensure we achieve the desired goals and objectives. I will be partnering with the club on the adoption of the Aro community in Jakande, Eti Speaking at the Financial Times Luxury Conference in London, Executive Director, Polo Limited, Jennifer Obayuwana commended the organizers of the conference for providing a platform for luxury custodians to share insights and give a balanced perspective of their unique markets especially those within the African luxury market space. Speaking on the challenges faced by the industry, she highlighted that, despite organisational and external challenges which had threatened to disrupt the business Osa local government through the Be A Guardian (BAG) project and I will call on my friends and partners to join me in this movement. There are about 7,000 inhabitants in this abandoned community very close to us at the Lekki axis” she stated. growth, the company has continued to grow through resilience and commitment by the business drivers in adding beauty to the way of life of Nigerians through premium pieces that defines their persona changed the game within the Nigerian Luxury Market. “In over 34 years of operation in the industry, innovation has led the foray of the business’s strategic direction which has been aimed at adapting to the ever changing economic landscape, increasing the market penetration drive and diversifying the unique offerings of the group in servicing the growing fashion market. “Consistently, the company has continued to impact the economy space and creating value in the country. We have partnered with other companies not just because of our heritage, history and insight of the luxury market space, but because we share the same core values, philosophies and passion to bringing happiness to the world and the pursuit of excellence in achieving consumers delight”, she said. Why FG should do more Continues from Page 21 of the Boko Haram insurgents, are there measures put in place to ensure safety of the girls in the Northern part of the country. Are there measures the Christian community will be putting place vis-à-vis parents and Nigerians in particular to secure lives of girls in the Northern part of the country? Once bitten twice shy. Anyone that tries to kidnap any Christian or any girl up there will see the wrath of God. We will cry with our wombs. We have been crying everyday praying against this entire crisis. But, if there is any abduction of any Christian or girl in Nigeria again, we will not hesitate to pray with our wombs against the perpetrators. If they try it they will see the wrath of God. God does not fight back easily. He will give you all avenue to repent but if they refuse, they will see what God will do. We are serving a Living God. What would you advice Christian leaders, school owners, parents in securiing the girls in the North? They should be vigilant and be united. United we stand, divided we fall. At times, we are careless especially when something happens to Mr. A, Mr. B is less concerned and that is our problem. The insecurity issue we are talking about is not only in that area. We are talking about Nigeria as a country. We must be security conscious. When you are in the house, you must be security conscious, when we are in the market, anywhere in Nigeria, we must be security conscious. It is not a matter of this or that. We have to be united to fight this insecurity. It cannot be done single highhandedly. Only Christian leaders cannot do it. Leaders must lead and followers must follow. Mrs Sowoolu
Vanguard, THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2020 --- 23 LASG partners women NGOs on implementation of THEMES agenda By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Gov ernment through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, WAPA, has expressed the need for collaborative efforts with Non Governmental Organisations, NGOs, to achieve the THEMES, agenda of the present administration in the state. The acronym for THEMES is, Traffic Management and Transportation; Health and Environment; Making Lagos a 21st Century Economy; Entertainment and Tourism; Security and Good Governance. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, WAPA, Mrs. Cecilia Dada, made the remarks at an interactive meeting with women focused NGOs, in Aausa, Ikeja, with the theme: "Positioning NGOs as a Veritable Platform to Drive the T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda." Meet female Beninese Angelique Kidjo who dashed Nigerians’ hope at the 2020 Grammys Continues from page 21 *But like they say, a golden bird has no hiding place. It wasn’t therefore a surprise that even in a strange land, by the 1980s, Kidjo had become one of the most popular live performers in Paris and had recorded a solo album called ‘Parakou’. *Till date, she has over 40 albums with countless hit songs including Agolo, Batonga, Wombo Lombo, Malaika, We-We, Afirika, We Are One, Blewu, Gimme Shelter, Lonlon, Redemption Song, Kelele, Samba pa ti, Salala, Babalao, Kulumbu, Pearls, and many many more. *Kidjo is an activist who calls passionately for freedom, dignity and the rights of people, as well as an unrepentant advocate for girl child education. The latter drives her Batonga PHOTO NEWS Foundation which equips vulnerable women and girls with life skills and has seen her partnering some of the world’s most prominent individuals and organisations including Michelle Obama and Bill Gates on the education of girls in Africa. *Kidjo has appeared in various capacities and performed on virtually all of the world’s biggest stages; and has also collaborated with artistes of various generations. In 2015, she performed her song, Afirika, in support of the launch of the global Sustainable Development Goals along with Shakira at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The event had in attendance over 130 heads of states. *Kidjo has been involved in several international engagements. She has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Speaking at the venue with over 50 NGOs in attendance, Dada said, “Non-Governmental Organization (Women-focused) play critical role in the development support fight against social menace on women, promotion of women's participation in the socioeconomic growth of our society, by making them achieve economic self-reliance, equal access to the labor market and social security system. “This meeting is however meant to bring us all together, affording us opportunity to rub minds on the issues pertaining to our progress and development as Non-Governmental Organizations domiciled in Lagos State. “NGOs have been veritable tools in supporting the T.H.E.M.E.S agenda of the present administration and Lagos State Government has been collaborating and supporting various NGOs, especially those who in the business of promoting the course of women. “Also, from to time, the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Carry out various Free Health Checks for Women Particularly the less privileged and Vulnerable. This is in addition to the Free Skill Acquisition training Programmes which takes place in our 17 Functional skill Acquisition Centers around the States, Such Programmes are usually followed by empowerment of participants. “Let me applaud and appreciate all the very active NGOs and to implore and encourage others to be versatile and active in their different capacities in this New Year. NGOs, at their various level can still do more in their stride to reach out to the less privileged and the down trodden in the remote areas of the state.” since 2002, served as one of the African Union’s 14 Peace Ambassadors in 2010 and has supported peace processes in war torn African countries such as Sudan, Congo, etc. *Her winning album, ‘Celia’, reflects on her musical idol and an icon of the Americas; Celia Cruz, a celebrated salsa singer. It investigates the African roots of the Cuba-born woman who became the ‘Queen’ of salsa, a music genre invented in New York by Caribbean immigrants. ‘Celia’ reinterprets ten songs from Celia’s legendary catalogue to showcase African influences on the salsa classics. *You therefore will agree that former US President, Bill Clinton wasn’t exaggerating when he said on the back cover of Kidjo’s book titled ‘Memoir: Spirit Rising: My Life, My Music’, that “The only thing bigger than Angélique Kidjo’s voice(music) is her heart.” L - R . Chairman ICAN LMDS, Mrs Olawumi Abidemi; Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Mrs Folashade J a j i ; Permanent Secretary Cabinet Affairs, Mrs Kemi Durosimi-Etti and Financial Secretary ICAN LMDS, Mr Sofiu Ahmad, during the ICAN LMDS visit to SSG office recently. Osun Governor commends Ashimolowo, wife •As over 21,000 widows receive wrappers, N23m, food items By Josephine Agbonkhese On the first Saturday of the New Year, Osun Statebased Kings University, venue of the annual Widows’ Celebration of renowned clergyman, Rev Matthew Abiodun Ashimolowo and his wife, Pastor Yemisi, was filled to capacity. That day, women gathered from various communities in the state to receive a 6-yard piece of African wax prints; N1,000 mint; and a pack of food and drinks, each. Dancing heartily to the sonorous voice of notable gospel act, Opelope Anointing, who performed live with her band throughout the event, the women, numbering over 21,000, thronged the venue, community after community. The event which was in its 14th year, was a personal give-back initiative of the Ashimolowos. This year’s edition, which witnessed the distribution of 23,000,000 naira cash, was also aimed at celebrating Yemisi who recently clocked 60. Recalling how the initiative began 14 years ago, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo said: “We started with 308 women in the first year. It grew to 1,008 to 5,000. But this year, we deliberately planned to host 21,000 women and we have exceeded that now firstly because we wanted to celebrate Pastor Yemisi Ashimolowo, my wife who was 60 in September.” “Recently, I clocked 46 years in ministry. So, I’ve seen it all. I went to Bible School January 2, 1974. We need to touch people in physical ways. But at the same time, we need to teach people principles of catching fish instead of giving them just the fish. Church is not just where we preach about heaven; we should also teach people how to be relevant in Nigeria; how to break through and make a difference in their communities. This is one way The Governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, commended the Ashimolowos for helping to provide for widows and the less privileged in the state. “We want our people to emulate what he is doing by being our brother’s keeper. By so doing, the number of lessprivileged people in the community will reduce drastically. It’s our prayer that God will continue to energise him and renew his spirit in giving to the less-privileged. On what the state government is currently doing to alleviate poverty in the state, Oyetola, who was represented by his Deputy, Benedict Alabi, said the present administration is women and children-focused. “Recently, the state government empowered over 1,700 less privileged individuals by giving them funds for their businesses. To those identified as being in dire need, government is giving N15, 000 quarterly so that their lives can be sustained. We will continue to do this. We believe this gesture will continue to make our community peaceful,” Oyetola said. On his part, the Senior Pastor, Christ Living Spring Apostolic Ministry, CLAM, Pastor Wole Oladiyun, described the programme as unique because it was organised for widows and the needy in the society. “Pastor Ashimolowo epitomises Christ by giving back to his community which he has been doing for 14 years consistently. We need to know that he is a good ambassador of Christ here on earth,” he said. He told Woman’s Own: “I’m feeling we should begin to winddown our widows programme and bring it down to just Ode- Omu Town because we want to hold crusades which will include distribution of clothes, food, relief materials, praying for the sick, provision of medicines and other poverty alleviating materials—and we’ll do this four times every year instead of a yearly widows celebration in my home town. It will be a Christian Evangelistic crusade that just doesn’t say “repent or perish”. “We’ve started this already last October in Zimbabwe where we gave out 8,000 half thousand bags of food were gone and we had to shutdown to continue with one and half thousand bags of food which we still had left by the next day. But three thousand people showed up. We gave over a thousand medicines because there was no time. There was a woman who said her hospital prescribed drugs for hypertension but who couldn’t afford them because they were too costly. She got those drugs free-of-charge from us. We gave out the 40-foot container of clothing which we brought. That’s the thing I want to do around the nation three or four times a year. The ceremony had in attendance famous, anointed men of God, as well as delegates from the Osun State government and high-profile traditional rulers both from Osun and surrounding states. Pastor Yemisi Ashimolowo distributing the items at the event in Ode-Omu, Osogbo, recently
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