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John Momoh to Motivate Rotary Leaders at District Team Learning Seminar

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10 months ago

February 1, 2026

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John Momoh Rotary seminar appearance set for February as the Channels chairman addresses leaders on ethical media and purposeful leadership

John Momoh, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Channels Media Group, has been named lead speaker at the 2026 Rotary International District 9112 Team Learning Seminar scheduled for February 20 and 21 at Orchid Hotel, Lekki, Lagos.

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Layi Abdoye, District Governor-elect of Rotary International District 9112, announced that the seminar is a mandatory leadership programme for district officers preparing to serve in the 2026 to 2027 Rotary year.

Layi Abdoye said the District Team Learning Seminar remains central to Rotary’s leadership development framework, reflecting the organisation’s commitment to capacity building, knowledge sharing and service excellence across its global network.

John Momoh is expected to address more than 200 Rotary leaders on the topic, “How the media can influence purposeful and ethical leadership,” a theme aligned with Rotary’s principle of Service Above Self.

John Momoh, a Paul Harris Fellow with nearly five decades in broadcast journalism, co-founded Channels Television in 1995 with Sola Momoh.

Under John Momoh’s leadership, the station has grown into one of Nigeria’s most trusted independent news networks and a respected broadcaster across Africa, winning Best TV Station of the Year 16 times.

Channels Television has received multiple honours from the Association for International Broadcasting and became the first Nigerian television station nominated at the International Emmy Awards for its role in the International Children’s Day of Broadcasting.

John Momoh was conferred with the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger and the National Productivity Order of Merit in 2005.

John Momoh has also received lifetime achievement recognitions from professional and academic bodies and was the first private sector broadcaster elected Chairman of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria.

John Momoh currently serves as President of the Chevening Alumni Association of Nigeria and sits on the boards of several civic and educational organisations, including Junior Achievement Nigeria, supporting youth development and mentorship.

Rotary District 9112, covering parts of Lagos and Ogun states, continues to strengthen leadership culture through structured learning and community-driven service initiatives.

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Organisers said John Momoh’s participation is expected to provide practical insights on ethical leadership, mentorship, institutional trust and the role of communication in social impact.

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

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2 weeks ago

November 2, 2026

Peculiar Adirika

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.