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OLUMIDE AKINDIYA WINS AN AWARD
Recently, an Award was organised by an entertainment company, NaijaGal Entertainment on the 16th of August, 2015 to celebrate 37 personalities. Few of the Awardees are Malvin Records, AY, Koffi, Godwin Enakhena, Toyin lbitoye, Mfon Udoh, Bar. Olumide Akindiya, Zinnox Technologies, Omo Baba, Yemi Alade, Mr. Femi Aderibigbe aka Kwame and other top personalities/celebrities. This Award named: MyMicMySwag Season 2 has its host to be Koffi ldowu Nuel, Empress Njamah and Omo Baba (Masters of Ceremonies). DJ Switch played at the event apart from receiving Award with other artists: BXY, etc. Our guest being one of the Awardees for Barrister was celebrated for his amazing inspiration to African Youths through legal education and tenacity. His name is Barrister Olumide Akindiya.
Olumide Akindiya is the Principal Partner of Olumide Akindiya & Co., Legal Practitioners, Corporate & Real Estate Consultants with corporate office at No. 47, Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, Charity Bus Stop, Orile-Oshodi in Lagos State. His law firm came into existence in March 27, 2012 with lone vision of his. With his members of staff, they have offered Client satisfaction through several litigation matters and Solicitorship and also free legal services to helpless and poorer people. His firm offers general legal services including entertainment. Just like other professionals, he has celebrities as friends, clients and prospective clients. He is also a Poet with his type of poem called legal poem. He is one of the youngest law columnists in Nigeria with his weekly column called “Ask the Lawyer” in Hallmark Newspaper every Tuesday for more than a year educating the public on law and raising potentials of youth through seminars. He has published up to 39 legal topics and legal issues. He was one of the recipients of an Award of Service from Oshodi Community Development Association in Oshodi Local Government on 24th of July, 2015 for his selfless community services and contributions to the development of Oshodi in general. ln maximizing his potential apart from law practice, he will soon publish his first law book comprising about 330 pages and 480 cases cited to correct public perception and legally educate the public on “Suspect & Accused Person in Nigeria” as crime is increasing in Nigeria. Lastly, he has enjoyed several interviews both locally & internationally on state of the nation, entertainment and so on. He is expecting more Awards soon and he is happy that the Awards are coming in before launching of his law book. To him, the Awards are testimony of his legal hustle and positive impacts in the societies through law practice, his law column, adding value to people including clients and legal orientation in media, programme about law and motivational talks.
On his journey to become a Lawyer, he said, it started from childhood when his flair for mental argument, writing, drawing and love for Chief Gani Fawehinmi (SAN)’s efforts during military era. So he reposted from science class to art class in Secondary School by his parents who have discovered his potential that their son cannot be in science class. That his father died before his admission to Lagos State University (LASU) to study Law. Thus, it was a rough journey as there was no financial back up than his little father’s estate and great efforts of his old mother. He started his internship in law firm and attending Court earlier and he started his law firm earlier too. ln all, he thanked God that he did not only achieve his dream of being a Lawyer, but added more to it to enhance its law practice, management of his law firm and preaching about law through through his legal orientation.
On how he felt about the Awards, he said he was excited that it came through recommendation. That the Award from Oshodi community blew his mind more since Apapa-Oshodi Expressway is within Oshodi Local Government and that is where his law office was situated and his little contribution was appreciated. He said he has contributed to entertainment industry too going through his profile. He ended it by saying thank to the organisers of both awards; those in advance too as it motivated him to work harder and preach about law more.
On his piece of advice to others, he advised that there was need to discover ones potentials, exploit it with ones chosen profession, have strong passion, make sacrifice, be rugged, set priority, have principle, be humble and knowing what you want in life. The focus should not be on money but meeting needs and adding values. The more problems are solved; the more money and benefits will come at the right time. It takes extra- ordinary efforts to bring extra-ordinary rewards and benefits. Thank you!
Iremide Ogunyemi wins Fidelity Bank’s ‘Read2Lead’ Writing Competition
A student of The Ambassadors’ College, Ota, Ogun State, Miss Iremide Ogunyemi, has won N2 million cash, a publishing deal worth N2 million and another N2 million to upgrade her school’s library after emerging the star prize winner of the inaugural edition of the Fidelity Bank organized Read2Lead writing competition. This was disclosed at the competition’s prize presentation event held in Lagos over the weekend.
Welcoming guests to the event, Mrs. Pamela Shodipo, the Executive Director of South Directorate, Fidelity Bank Plc, who represented Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,OON, the bank’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, said the initiative was created to unlock the creative potentials of students and help them become better positioned for successful careers.
“All over the world, young people are driving change through innovation and Nigeria is no exception. As a Bank, we believe in the transformative power of education in changing the fortunes of any nation. It is this belief that led us to organize the Read2Lead initiative. By fostering the fundamental yet crucial skill of reading and writing from a young age, we aim to empower children to face academic challenges confidently and solve life problems skillfully.
“The Read2Lead initiative, therefore, encapsulates our approach to instilling a culture of reading and writing among young people. As highlighted by the esteemed American journalist, critic, and social reformer, Margaret Fuller, “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader”; we believe that igniting our youths’ imagination early can unlock their potential and set them on a path to success”, explained Onyeali-Ikpe.
The prize presentation ceremony had in attendance the representative of the Ogun State Commissioner of Education, management staff of Fidelity Bank Plc, the top 30 students from the competition, their parents, teachers, colleagues and media personalities.
“When I started, I didn’t know I would emerge a finalist in the competition. I just decided to participate because I love writing. This was the first competition that I saw that asked for a fictional essay. As that is what I like, I decided to write. I want to thank Fidelity Bank for coming up with this initiative as it is a really good and creative competition”, disclosed an elated Miss Ogunyemi.
In a surprising twist of events, Miss Mfeheke Okoko and Miss Daniella Orji, also of The Ambassadors’ College, Ota, Ogun State, took home cash prizes for N1.5million and N1million for emerging the first and second-runners up respectively in the competition which saw students from across Nigeria compete in three phases of writing challenges.
In the first stage of the initiative, tagged, “The National Writing Showdown”, over 3,000 students were tasked with a creative writing task for a spot among the top 150 writers.
In the second stage known as “The Sweeta Writing Mastery”, the top 150 participants were given a novel to read and requested to write an alternate ending for the book for chance to join the top 30 finalists.
In the third and final stage themed, “The Author’s Workshop”, the top 30 students were enrolled in an immersive writing boot camp anchored by experienced writers and facilitators who selected the top three finalists.
Zenith Bank Enhances E-Channel Services for Customers
Zenith Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, has restored improved services across its electronic transaction channels, ensuring customers have seamless access to banking services.
In a statement released on Thursday via its X handle, the bank confirmed that customers can now conveniently conduct transactions across various platforms following a recent upgrade. These enhancements follow temporary glitches caused by routine IT maintenance aimed at optimizing service delivery.
Zenith Bank reiterated its commitment to providing improved services and highlighted the various channels available for customer transactions, including:
– Zenith Bank Debit, Credit, and Prepaid Cards
– Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)
– Point of Sale (POS) Terminals
– Zenith Bank Mobile App
– Internet Banking Platform
– Zenith Agents nationwide for agent banking
Customers are also encouraged to visit any of the bank’s branches across the country for in-person transactions.
Zenith Bank reassured further improvements in service delivery following the IT infrastructure upgrade. Customers with bulk payments and salary requests are encouraged to present payment mandates at any Zenith Bank branch nationwide for expedited processing.
Zenith Bank remains dedicated to enhancing customer experience and ensuring reliable banking services across all platforms.
For further inquiries, customers can contact Zenith Direct at +234 201 278 7000, 0700ZENITHBANK, or 0904 085 7000. Alternatively, they can send an email to [email protected].
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