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First Thursday Meeting Launches Rotary Club of Ikeja Township with Impact

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1 year ago

August 1, 2025

Rotary Club of Ikeja Township held its first physical fellowship in Alimosho, uniting members and guests in a warm, impactful evening of service and connection

Rotary Club of Ikeja Township marked a significant milestone yesterday, 31 July 2025, as members gathered for their first-ever physical fellowship in the heart of Lagos.

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The meeting, held at Iretura Media Hub, 34 Meiran Road, Meiran Bus Stop, was tagged Celebration Thursday and brought together nearly 20 passionate individuals from across Alimosho and beyond.

The Rotary Club of Ikeja Township, which is on its way to being chartered by RC Ikeja-Alausa, is led by Rtn. Amb. Ariyike Olukayode as Incoming Chartered President, with Rtn. Victor Ojelabi as her Vice President.

The atmosphere was vibrant and hopeful. Present at the gathering were club adviser PP Dr. Adebukola Soile-Balogun of RC Ikeja-Alausa Central; CP Awogboro Olukunle (PKA) of RC Royal Metro; Rtn. Elizabeth Azubuike of RC Ikeja-Alausa; Rtn. Desmond Eyalihion, and Rotaractor Oye Ogunsakin of Rotaract Club of Ikorodu Golden.

Also in attendance were enthusiastic guests and prospects including Jimoh Temitope, Ayoola Folake, Jeremiah Agada, Bakare Ayodele, Ariyike Ramat Yussuf, Adenike Ajayi, Lukman Omikunle, Oladipupo Idowu, Olawale Ayanda, Omoniyi Veronica, Olukayode Fadeke, and Prince Kunle Awogboru.

A standout moment of the night was when the new club adopted the energetic slogan “We full ground!” — proposed by VP Ojelabi — capturing the spirit and drive of the group.

Guests were not only introduced to the Rotary values of service, leadership, and fellowship, but also enjoyed delicious refreshments and built new friendships and business connections.

The Rotary Club of Ikeja Township continues to meet every Thursday at Iretura Media Hub, 5:30 pm for 6:00 pm. With passion and people, the club is fast becoming a pillar of the community.

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Why not join Rotary today and make a difference where it matters most?

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Oluna’s Ifa Festival Draws Pasuma, Malaika to Owode Egba

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5 days ago

November 2, 2026

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Oluna Ifa Festival 2026 brought Pasuma, Malaika, Ibrahim Chatta and other celebrities to Owode Egba for a two-day cultural celebration

Owode Egba in Ogun State became a centre of cultural celebration on October 30 and 31, 2026, as the families of High Chief Ayoola Adeyi Olaifa, the Olu Nla, also known as Oluna of Owode Egbaland, hosted a two-day Ifa Festival featuring prominent Fuji musicians, Nollywood personalities and traditional rulers.

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The event, tagged Ifa Festival ’26, was organised around the theme of heritage, music and community, bringing together residents, visitors and entertainment personalities for two days of cultural activities and live performances.

The first day of the celebration took place at Olunla Villa, Balogun Quarters, Owode Egba, with Fuji musician Sulaimon Alao Malaika leading the entertainment.

He was joined by Alhaji Saheed Bamidele, popularly known as Ife Arawe, guest artiste Olariiki and Awise Mass Kenny, also known as Eyinju Oganla.

Activities continued on Saturday, October 31, at All Saint School 1, Owode Egba, with a bigger entertainment line-up led by Fuji star Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, popularly known as Oganla.

Other performers included Segun Johnson and T.I Blaze, while Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta was scheduled to make a special appearance.

Yemi Olade and Kukoyi Adedoyin served as masters of ceremonies for the second day’s programme.

The festival also featured a strong traditional and royal presence. Oba Kolawole Arewa Sowemimo, the Gbadewolu 1 and Olu of Owode Egbaland, was named Royal Father of the Day, while Chief Otunba Michael Oluwole Soretire chaired the occasion.

The gathering brought together traditional leadership and contemporary entertainment, highlighting the role of cultural festivals in celebrating community identity and connecting different generations.

With Fuji performances, celebrity appearances and the presence of traditional rulers, Ifa Festival ’26 provided a platform for residents and visitors to celebrate the heritage and communal spirit of Owode Egbaland.

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The organisers described the event as an opportunity to celebrate culture, tradition and the identity of the community, placing Owode Egba’s cultural heritage at the centre of the two-day gathering.