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Pa Lawrence Ogundiran to be buried in Ibadan this weekend

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Pa Lawrence Ogundiran to be buried in Ibadan this weekend

Pa Lawrence Ogundiran to be buried in Ibadan this weekend

By Olorunfemi Adejuyigbe

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Pa Lawrence Ogundiran to be buried in Ibadan this weekend

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The ancient city of ibadan is expected to play host to very important personalities from all over the world this weekend when prof. Akinwumi Ogundiran will be burying his father, Pa Lawrence Adisa Ogundiran who passed on earlier this year.

Pa Ogundiran died on march 22nd 2022, a month to his 91st birthday.

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Pa Lawrence Adisa Ogundiran , was born on April 21, 1931, to Raji Akande Ogundiran and Morounfola Asiawu in Alágbáà Odéséye hamlet, Olódó, then a rural suburb of Ibadan. He was named Lamidi Adisa. The fifth of nine children by his mother, he was the first child to survive and the only son to live into adulthood

He began his formal education at about seven years old in a madrasa learning Arabic and the Quran. At twelve, he was enrolled at Methodist Primary School, Olódó. The plans for his education were derailed in July 1947 when his mother suddenly died. He was then in his fourth year in school

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lamidi Adisa described 1947-1950 as his darkest years. He later got converted to Christianity and was baptized and called Lawrence Adisa Ogundiran. He was grieving, and the future was bleak. He continued to farm and assisted in his father’s cocoa business. He was also caring for his toddler sister. Lamidi Adisa was industrious. To make ends meet, he would weave baskets, make brooms, and collect firewood to sell in the market. After a relative took over the care of his sister, he began to search for a better opportunity. Now 18 years old, he could see his former classmates making progress in their studies while he was stuck in subsistence farming.

Lawrence Adisa was the central figure in his vast extended family. He had the privilege and burden of being the first to acquire Western education in his family, and he became the guiding light for others.

 

 

 

Immediately he was stable in his teaching job.

He taught at the following schools:
1955-1956: African Church Primary School, Baale Olokemeji village, Ibarapa Division
1957: Ebenezer African Church Primary School, Orisunmibare village, Ibadan
1960: African Church Primary School, Ikirun
1964: African Church Primary School, Oluga village and many other places.

He was appointed as Assistant Headmaster at IMG Orita Aperin in 1986. He rose to the rank of
Headmaster in 1988. The same year, he was made the Zonal Head of fourteen schools in the Orita
Aperin-Aremo-Olorunsogo-Elekuro axis of Ibadan. On December 23, 1989.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mama Janet Iyabọde Agbekẹ Ogundiran, the woman who saved the House of Ogundiran-Olódó from dying out. She was his confidant and chief adviser, a fierce fighter who shielded her husband from abuse by ingrates. She gave him the best care during Baba’s last years.

 

 

 

 

 

His children include Professor Akinwumi Olufisayo Ogundiran who is a Nigerian-American archaeologist, anthropologist, and cultural historian, whose research focuses on the Yoruba world of western Africa, Atlantic Africa, and the African Diaspora. He is Chancellor’s Professor and Professor of African Studies, Anthropology & History at UNC Charlotte. Others are Chief Olutayọ Akinbode Ogundiran, Hon. Olujide Akinloye Ogundiran, Mr. Akinfemi Oluokun Ogundiran, Chief Olusoji Akinyinka Ogundiran, Mrs. Omosalewa Amope Iyanda, Mr. Akinbukola Oluseye Ogundiran (Coach Bukky), and Mr. Akintomiwa Olukolade Ogundiran. He is also survived by daughters-in-law, a son-in-law, many grandchildren, many nieces and nephews

The final Funeral comes up this weekend at the cathedral of St. Peter Aremo ibadan and St Paul Anglican Primary School Aremo Ibadan

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Why are you running away, Is EFCC a dragon or phyton? – Prophet Ikuru mocks Yahaya Bello

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The prophetic hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos has mocked the former governor of Kogi state,Yaya Bello,who has been placed on the wanted list of EFCC to stop running away and submit himself for clarifications since EFCC is not a dragon or python that swallows people.

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The handsome prophet believes that Bello is currently on the run because he knows that he’s guilty of the charges against him.He said at his residence in Ikeja yesterday ” I don’t know why Yaya Bello is running away from EFCC if his hands are clean,for God sake,EFCC is not a dragon or python that swallows people,he should be courageous to submit himself to them,if his hands are clean,why run?”

The prophet Thanked the president Bola Ahmed Tinubu for empowering the body with the necessary powers to go after those who has swindled and looted the common wealth of the people.

Finally,he commended the chairman of EFCC for the bold steps the organisation is taking in order to help recover the looted resources of the Nigerian nation.He encouraged the chairman to continue with his good works,he urged him not to be afraid because he’s praying for him and nothing evil will happen to him.

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SHALINA CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF TRUST, REITERATES COMMITMENT TO QUALITY HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN AFRICA

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In celebration of its 40 years in Africa, a leading Afro-focused multinational company, Shalina Healthcare has reiterated its commitment to the delivery of quality healthcare in Africa. Declaring this in Lagos on Friday at the event to wrap up the company’s 2023/24 financial year and celebrate its 40 years of its existence, the Chief Commercial Officer, West Africa of the company, Arun Raj said the company “is determined to continually fulfill its corporate mission of making quality products available to every African at affordable prices.

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According to him;  ” It has been 40 years of trust in Africa and these 40 years,  the people of the continent have also reciprocated the trust in our quality products and healthcare delivery.”

Also, in his corporate presentation as well as new financial year projection, the Head, Corporate Marketing of the Company, Folorunso Alaran said; “the Company is building on the trust Africans have in its products and services over the year and is committed to healthy Africa.  It has been forty years of available, affordable and quality products for Africans.”

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In the words of Mr. Nirmal Jain CEO Shalina consumer Global,

“At Shalina, we believe that every African must have access to good products.  And for the last forty years, we have been trusted for our quality products. And more so, through our many initiatives and healthcare interventions, Shalina has continually raised the bar in healthcare delivery.”

Speaking further, Mr. Debajeet Mukherjee CEO Shalina Pharma Global, posited that; “despite the prevailing economic challenges, we do not waver in delivering our corporate purposes of available, affordable and quality health products. It is our belief that economic challenges should not hinder people’s access to quality healthcare.  Either the economy is good or bad, it shouldn’t affect the lives of the people in an adverse way. Despite the fact that some companies are leaving Nigeria, we are expanding our team in the country.  This is because we have trust and believe in Nigeria.”

In her own presentation at the event, the Company’s Managing Director, Nigeria ,  Opeyemi Akinyele said the company “is focused to become number one brand in Nigeria and continually promote the best of healthcare delivery in the country. ”

“Through our products, activities and interventions we have been doing greatly to ensure that quality healthcare is available and affordable for every citizen. And this is a promise that will remain unbroken ” She said.

Appreciating the members of staff of the company for their commitment and supporting roles in the company, Akinleye said “without you, your roles and efforts, we won’t be here and the successes recorded in the out gone year won’t be possible.  We also rely on your continuous support and commitment in the new year. ”

Meanwhile as part of the company’s end of year activities, many staff members were given awards of excellence in different categories for 2023/24 financial year.  Amongst them were  Lasisi Abiodun, Best Pharma Delegate,  Lawal Abubskar,  Best Medical Delegate,  Ruth Adesua Adewoye,  Best Regional Manager Pharma,  Ganiyu Lateef,  Best CVD Delegate, Mercy Omoji, Best Regional Manager, Consumer, Uzuma Pascal,  Best Zonal Manager, (Global) and  Juliet Ngozi Edward,  Best Consumer Delegate Global .  Winners in other categories included Sandeep Sahu, Folorunso Alaran, Emeka Adimoha, Chiuba Nwaosu among others.

Shalina Healthcare which began its business in Africa in DR Congo in 1984 made entry to Nigeria 25years ago.  It currently has about 2500 staffs globally out of whom 2000 are in Africa.

 

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THE PROPHETIC HALL OF FAME: How I ended “sit at home” in the East, Prophet Godwin Ikuru speaks

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By Collins Nkwocha

One of the major problems of the Eastern region was the “sit at home” menace which crippled business activities in the entire Eastern region; several lives have been lost in the process of enforcing this as the enforcers have always been very cruel and wicked, killing anyone who refuses to obey the order.

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Disturbed by the cruelty of the enforcers and how many lives that have been lost through this act, the prophetic Hall of Fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos,made a public declaration that “sit at home” was going to be over in the East.

People didn’t believe it when he said it, everyone believed that only the release of Nnamdi Kanu was going to end “sit at home” in the East.prophet Ikuru said that it would stop even while Kanu is still in detention.

Today,”sit at home” has ended in the East, people now go about their normal businesses on Monday.Today, the dreaded “sit at home” enforcers are nowhere to be found, you can do anything or carry out any business activity of your choice on monday because God has honoured the word of his prophet.

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Prophet Godwin Ikuru is one of the best prophets in Nigeria,he remains a major part of the ruling party in Nigeria.He is the major prophet that brought the president to power .

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