FROM THE DESK OF TIJANI SHERIFFDEEN OPEYEMI VII

                         PROF OLOYEDE HAS BEEN FIRED

We are quick to forget what we do, but time is recoding the incidences and the book of history is doing well by putting it into record.

Prof. Oloyede (iclrs.org)

Some few years back, I was surfing the net and I checked the Nations newspaper, I saw something that didn’t just steal my attention but stole me all completely. It was the piece of a student now a Barrister Lawyer, Whyte Habeeb, where he was asking the Vice-chancellor then to be fired. Everybody must have taught the very same way I taught that day. I was of the mind the man had spent his tenure unproductively, for a student to have raised such a mighty word like “fire”. Only to read through, to understand the writer was just playing with words. The idiom that you don’t judge a book by its cover then made some sense to me.

Prof Oloyede assumed office as the Vice-chancellor of the Better By Far Institution, University of Ilorin on the 15^th of October, 2007, for a single term of five years. He was sure to input his part to the development of the school. Notable among the roles he played was in the instilling of discipline in every corner of the school even its lawn! You will agree with me that the beginning of success comes from been disciplined, this am sure he used in taking Unilorin to the ranks. He built a palace of legacy down for himself, that even long after the service as the Vice-chancellor,

history still points at him as one of those that went down well in its book.

L-R Ambassador Laseinde, Prof. Oloyede and Dr. Mahfous Adedimeji (thenewsnigeria.com.ng)

The political world should learn a lesson from this; and it is that the beautiful book of history pens our actions down every point in time. The today we leave is a complement of what our yesterday has been, and if caution is still taken, tomorrow would definitely be better. This is evident in the life of Prof Oloyede, who spent his yesterday working on how his today would be, and good for him, he his climbing heights by the day, and if he continues in this way, he has  no worries, as tomorrow will hold bigger rewards. It’s not all about what positions bring; it’s about what remains when we are out of there.

Congratulations to Prof Oloyede, on the success of his new appointment as the new Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Boss.

Tijani Sheriffdeen Opeyemi, sheriffdeentijani@gmail.com, 07033254385

A VISIT TO HOME OF CAMPARI

2Baba and Campari Masterclass trainer, Tommaso Cessa at the home of Campari

 

Nigerian Pop icon 2Baba is officially the first African Musician to not just visit but to be hosted (in a grand manner) at  the Home of Legendary Italian inventor and Tycoon Gaspare Campari in Milan.

His career is full of many splendid firsts. And he’s now added another remarkable one.

The pop giant is being hosted this week, at the Campari house situated on the outskirts of Milan, on the invitation of the respected Italian Organisation.

2Baba mixing signature cocktails for Abayomi Ajao and Ayeni Adekunle

 

Idibia joins the list of global celebrities like Eva Mendez, Penelope Cruz, Salma Hayek, Milla Jovovich, Benicio Del Toro, Eva Green and Kate Hudson, that have either paid a visit or participated in signature Campari activities since the drink was first brewed in 1860.

The visit, Idibia says, is a continuation of his amazing relationship with Europe where he won his first-ever international award at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Portugal 11 years ago.

While in Milan, he has participated in a workshop at the Campari academy, visited Italian landmarks, taken a tour of relevant facilities and work with select experts to create his own special Campari cocktail.

He is accompanied by his friend and manager of many years, Efe Omorogbe. Also on the trip is Campari Head of Marketing Abayomi Ajao and Public Relations expert, Ayeni Adekunle from Campari’s PR agency BHM.

The team is expected back in Lagos by the weekend.

2Baba at Home of Campari putting down his name in the book of legends

 

Ndubuisi Onyenanu, 2Baba, Thadeus Abugu and Okonkwo Chukwunonso at the home of Campari

Efe Omorogbe, Thadeus Abugu, Abayomi Ajao, 2Baba, Okonkwo Chukwunonso and Ndubuisi Onyenanu

ENCOMIUMS....AS UNILORIN INAUGURATES NEW STUDENT UNION EXECUTIVES

VC. UNILORIN,PROF. ABD.GANIYU AMBALI

NEW EXECUTIVES OF THE STUDENT UNION

AUDIENCE

NEWLY ELECTED PRESIDENT AND VICE-CHANCELLOR

THE NEW PRESIDENT, SHOBOWALE LUKMAN RECITING THE OATH OF OFFICE

RECEIVING THE VICE-CHANCELLOR'S HANDSHAKE

OTHER NEWLY-ELECTED OFFICIAL RECITING THE OATH OF OFFICE

DEPUTY REGISTRAR, STUDENT AFFAIRS, MRS. K. W. SALLEE

OUTGOING SPEAKER, MOSHOOD ABD.SALAM ORIRE SPEAKING WITH THE SUB-DEAN STUDENT AFFAIRS, DR. YUSUF

PRESENT AND FORMAL DEAN, STUDENT AFFAIRS....SIGHTED!

FORMAL SU. PRESIDENT, ALAO IDRIS

VICE-CHANCELLOR AND REGISTRAR

THE NEW SU PRESIDENT AND SOME PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY

STAKEHOLDERS OF THE STUDENT AFFAIRS

ADEKUNLE GOLD'S EXCLUSIVE ALBUM LISTENING

Did You Miss the Show? 

 

A couple of days ago YBNL artist Adekunle Gold held an exclusive album listening for his debut album “Gold”. The event, which held at Oriental Hotel, was hosted by Do2dtun and attended by many fans and lovers of Adekunle’s Gold’s music.

There were also a number of other artists at the event who performed for the night including Aramide, Simi and Falana.

ADEKUNLE GOLD

SIMI

TUNDE DEMUREN, OLAMIDE ADEDEJI & EBUKA OBI-UCHENDU

ADUNNI ADE

FALANA

ISAAC GERALDS

BEZ

FALZ

OLAMIDE, LOLO AND BACI

PHYNO, LOLO AND KESH

PRINCESS AND CAESER

CAMPARI CELEBRATES 2BABA s HONOURARY MASTERs DEGREE

Premium bitters liqueur, Campari Nigeria lit up the city of Ikeja on Saturday May 21st, 2016 as well wishers, colleagues and fans came out in numbers to celebrate living legend and Campari ambassador, Innocent Idibia, also known as 2Baba on his honorary master’s degree from Igbinedion University.

The event had guests like ace comedian, Tee A, renowned writer, Toni Kan, CEO Now Muzik, Efe Omorogbe, Portfolio Manager – International Premium Brands, Nigerian Breweries, Sampson Oloche and Dotun Omotoye in attendance and they partied into the night with 2Baba. Other guests include Kelly Handsome, Annie Idibia, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, City FM OAPs, Sensei Uche, Cvon, Kemi Smallz among many others.

Head of Marketing, Brian Munro Limited, Abayomi Ajao commented, “We are excited to be celebrating an icon in the music business industry and Campari ambassador, 2Baba. His music has made so much impact in Africa and beyond, we are proud to be in collaboration with a brand like him”.

Guests partied into the night as various Campari cocktails were served and a plethora of songs by 2Baba through the years filled the air.

Check out all the photos from the event:

                                   Campari Ambassador and Afropop artiste, Innocent Idibia

                                                                            Annie Idibia

  Head of Marketing, Brian Munro Limited, Abayomi Ajao, Folabi David and 2Baba during the 2Baba painting presentation

                                                                                Don T and 2Baba

                                                                Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi

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                                         Artist, Folabi David and 2Baba during the 2Baba painting presentation