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Prince Kazeem Eletu Odibo Foundation Berths, As Eletu Celebrates 40th Birthday In Lagos, Feb. 17, 2018

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Come Saturday, February 17, 2018, drums will be rolled out with pomp and pageantry to celebrate the Founder and Chairman, Kazeem Royal Properties Limited, Amb. Dr. Prince Kazeem Eletu Odibo as he commemorates his 40th Birthday, at the Great Banquet Hall of Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
This is even as the Prince Kazeem Eletu Odibo Foundation would be officially inaugurated amid the presence of eminent monarchs, envoys, career diplomats, academics, politicians, former and serving leaders at the Federal Level and across the States of the Federation, among others.
Ambassador (Dr.) Prince Kazeem was born on February 14, 1978.
In a statement on Sunday, the Executive Director of the Foundation and Chairman, Local Organising Committee of the event, Mr. Victor Gotevbe, expressed happiness over the berth of the Prince Kazeem Eletu Odibo Foundation, saying “the Foundation has come to alleviate poverty and foster the social and economic condition of the disadvantaged  in our society.”
The statement read: “As we celebrate this monumental milestone of making the Prince Kazeem Eletu Odibo Foundation a reality, it is important to take a moment to appreciate the Almighty God who has made it possible for us in creating a positive change for a brighter and better tomorrow for the less privileged which is our Mission:  To alleviate poverty and foster the social and economic condition of the disadvantaged  in our society. 
“Our Celebration is not so much a festivity but a solemn occasion to pause and recollect that our country, Nigeria  since its independence  undoubtedly shows that it is blessed with enormous natural and human resources but remains a paradox; with so many people living in poverty. 

“Hence, it is a reminder to look ahead the mountains we must climb in bringing succour to the needy.

The Foundation is open to collaborations with other non-profits and charitable organizations as well as beneficial partnerships to ensure that the underserved communities in Nigeria are served.
“As we have entered a new year of philanthropy, we will keep on assessing the evolving needs of our people. To this end, our Board of Directors will continue to welcome input and fresh ideas. We pledge to utilize our resources to fulfil a vision that creates an enabling Society that would foster equal rights to opportunities.
“We do not intend to SAVE THE WORLD but to constantly  strive to achieve landmarks and extend our reach throughout  Nigeria and beyond.”
About Prince Kazeem Eletu Odibo Foundation
Gotevbe, who is also the Publisher/Editor, Diplomatic Watch, major media partner of the event, revealed that, “The Prince Kazeem Eletu Odibo Foundation is a not for profit organization working  to eradicate poverty through education and personal development programmes including school improvement, access to quality education and community motivation and participation predominantly in some less privileged areas across Nigeria.
“The foundation is an independent and privately supported charity, with a Vision to create an enabling Society that would foster equal rights to opportunities.
“Among other things, the Prince Kazeem Eletu Odibo Foundation seeks: To helping students continue their studies by providing scholarships, grants and educational materials to students for better success in school education; To assist young people through employment skills development with particular emphasis on children from deprived backgrounds; To engage in youth and women empowerment programmes, vocational trainings, skill acquisition and career talks;To set up old age homes and to look after and assist persons who are unable to look after themselves due to poverty, disease and other infirmities; To establish and manage aid programmes providing relief and help to the needy and the poor during calamities alleviating human suffering from catastrophes; To create an environment for the integration of sports particularly football (soccer) as a vehicle for positive social change; To provide sponsorship to individuals pursuing artistic and performing arts (musical) career; to inspire creativity and cultivate emerging talent and To assist in the arts where the goal is to educate and expose the Nigerian public on Nigerian cultures.”
Meanwhile, Managing Director of the Foundation, Mrs. Bolanle Adebayo, who would be on ground to welcome guests at the epoch-making event, stated that, “in order to accomplish its goals, the Prince Kazeem Eletu Odibo Foundation shall frequently join efforts with organizations, institutions and individuals; provide financial support, awards scholarships and prizes on a competitive basis; organize charity events; assist in the organization of symposia, conferences, seminars, exhibitions etc.”
Who Is Prince Kazeem Eletu Odibo?
Ambassador Dr. Prince Kazeem was born on February 14, 1978 in Lagos into the Eletu-Odibo family; a royal family that historically served as the Chief Kingmaker who crowned the Oba of Lagos.
This was unknown to him for several years that he was born with a silver spoon. Prior to when his life took a new turn to prosperity, he grew up in a suburb called Ajegunle where he worked as a bus driver, a bus conductor and even a scanvenger.
He has attended numerous educational training programmes both within and outside the country. He has shown over the years that he is a dynamic, result-oriented leader with a strong track record of performance in his enterprises. Amb. Dr. Prince Kazeem as Founder and Chairman of Kazeem Royal Properties Limited, has done a lot of remarkable projects in the real estate sector and this earned him the City People Magazine 2017 Real Estate Award as Most Outstanding Royal Family In Property Award.
Philanthropy is associated with Amb. Dr. Prince Kazeem through the Prince Kazeem Eletu-Odibo Foundation.
His kindheartedness is visible amongst many individuals whom he has touched; he personally  likes putting smiles on people’s faces irrespective of their tribe, ethnicity, creed or language. As a matter of fact, he singled-handedly, constructed many roads at Osapa London in Lekki axis in Lagos state following their dilapidated state.
Today, Osapa London is a prime area and has very expensive properties situated in it. He has made several donations to many groups, civil societies including the Rotary International and a lot of individuals, running  into several millions of naira.  

He also set up the Prince Kazeem Eletu Royal Football Academy in order to give young people the opportunity to grow and showcase their talents.
A good number of them are now playing outside the shores of the company. Music is one thing that could not escape his attention; the Kazeem Royal Music Empire does justice to this. Some artistes have been signed under this label.
His philanthropic lifestyle has attracted a lot of awards from various quarters such as the Nigerian Army, Ecowas Youth Organization, the Yoruba council and the Nigerian youths just to mention a few.
He recently was awarded an honorary Doctorate and United Nations Ambassadorial award in Washington DC, USA on November 18, 2017.

Amb. Dr. Prince Kazeem is married with children.


 

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Ramadan: Adron Homes Felicitates Muslims, Preaches Hope and Unity

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Ramadan: Adron Homes Felicitates Muslims, Preaches Hope and Unity

Adron Homes & Properties Limited has congratulated Muslim faithful on the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan, urging Nigerians to embrace the virtues of sacrifice, discipline, and compassion that define the season.

In a statement made available to journalists, the company described Ramadan as a period of deep reflection, spiritual renewal, and strengthened devotion to faith and humanity.

According to the management, the holy month represents values that align with the organisation’s commitment to integrity, resilience, and community development.

“Ramadan is a time that teaches patience, generosity, and selflessness. As our Muslim customers and partners begin the fast, we pray that their sacrifices are accepted and that the season brings peace, joy, and renewed hope to their homes and the nation at large,” the statement read.

The firm reaffirmed its dedication to providing affordable and accessible housing solutions to Nigerians, noting that building homes goes beyond structures to creating environments where families can thrive.

Adron Homes further urged citizens to use the period to pray for national unity, economic stability, and sustainable growth.

It wished all Muslim faithful a spiritually fulfilling Ramadan.

Ramadan Mubarak.

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Underfunding National Security: Envelope Budgeting Fails Nigeria’s Defence By George Omagbemi Sylvester

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Underfunding National Security: Envelope Budgeting Fails Nigeria’s Defence

By George Omagbemi Sylvester | Published by saharaweeklyng.com

“Fiscal Rigidity in a Time of Crisis: Lawmakers Say Fixed Budget Ceilings Are Crippling Nigeria’s Fight Against Insurgency, Banditry, and Organized Crime.”

Nigeria’s legislature has issued a stark warning: the envelope budgeting system; a fiscal model that caps spending for ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) is inadequate to meet the country’s escalating security challenges. Lawmakers and budget analysts argue that rigid fiscal ceilings are undermining the nation’s ability to confront insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, separatist violence, oil theft and maritime insecurity.

The warning emerged during the 2026 budget defence session for the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) at the National Assembly in Abuja. Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (APC‑Kebbi North), chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, decried the envelope system, noting that security agencies “have been subject to the vagaries of the envelope system rather than to genuine needs and requirements.” The committee highlighted non-release or partial release of capital funds from previous budgets, which has hindered procurement, intelligence and operational capacity.

Nigeria faces a multi‑front security crisis: persistent insurgency in the North‑East, banditry and kidnappings across the North‑West and North‑Central, separatist tensions in the South‑East, and piracy affecting Niger Delta oil production. Despite declarations of a national security emergency by President Bola Tinubu, lawmakers point to a “disconnect” between rhetoric and the actual fiscal support for agencies tasked with enforcement.

Experts warn that security operations demand flexibility and rapid resource allocation. Dr. Amina Bello, a public finance specialist, said: “A static budget in a dynamic threat environment is like sending firefighters with water jugs to a forest fire. You need flexibility, not fixed ceilings, to adapt to unforeseen developments.”

The Permanent Secretary of Special Services at ONSA, Mohammed Sanusi, detailed operational consequences: irregular overhead releases, unfulfilled capital appropriations, and constrained foreign service funds. These fiscal constraints have weakened intelligence and covert units, hampering surveillance, cyber‑security, counter‑terrorism and intelligence sharing.

Delayed capital releases have stalled critical projects, including infrastructure upgrades and surveillance systems. Professor Kolawole Adeyemi, a governance expert, emphasized that “budgeting for security must allow for rapid reallocation in response to threats that move faster than political cycles. Envelope budgeting lacks this essential flexibility.”

While the National Assembly advocates fiscal discipline, lawmakers stress that security funding requires strategic responsiveness. Speaker Abbas Ibrahim underscored that security deserves “prominent and sustained attention” in the 2026 budget, balancing oversight with operational needs.

In response, the Senate committee plans to pursue reforms, including collaboration with the executive to restructure funding, explore supplementary budgets and ensure predictable and sufficient resources for security agencies. Experts warn that without reform, criminal networks will exploit these gaps, eroding public trust.

As one policy analyst summarized: “A nation declares a security emergency; but if its budget does not follow with real resources and oversight, the emergency remains rhetorical.” Nigeria’s debate over envelope budgeting is more than an accounting dispute; it is a contest over the nation’s security priorities and its commitment to safeguarding citizens.

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Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin) Celebrates as She Marks Her Birthday

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Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin) Celebrates as She Marks Her Birthday

 

Today, the world and the body of Christ rise in celebration of a rare vessel of honour, Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba, fondly known as Eritosin, as she marks her birthday.

Born a special child with a divine mark of grace, Rev. Mother Eritosin’s journey in God’s vineyard spans several decades of steadfast service, spiritual depth, and undeniable impact. Those who know her closely describe her as a prophetess with a heart of gold — a woman whose calling is not worn as a title, but lived daily through compassion, discipline, humility, and unwavering faith.

From her early days in ministry, she has touched lives across communities, offering spiritual guidance, prophetic insight, and motherly counsel. Many testify that through her prayers and teachings, they encountered God in a deeply personal and transformative way. Near and far, her influence continues to echo — not only within church walls, but in homes, families, and destinies reshaped through her mentorship.

A mother in every sense of the word, Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba embodies nurture and correction in equal measure. As a grandmother, she remains energetic in purpose — accommodating the wayward, embracing the rejected, and holding firmly to the belief that no soul is beyond redemption. Her life’s mission has remained consistent: to lead many to Christ and guide them into the light of a new beginning.

Deeply rooted within the C&S Unification, she stands tall as a spiritual pillar in the Cherubim and Seraphim Church globally. Her dedication to holiness, unity, and prophetic service has earned her widespread respect as a spiritual matriarch whose voice carries both authority and humility.

As she celebrates another year today, tributes continue to pour in from spiritual sons and daughters, church leaders, and admirers who see in her a living reflection of grace in action.

Prayer for Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin)

May the Almighty God, who called you from birth and anointed you for His service, continually strengthen you with divine health and renewed vigour.

May your oil never run dry, and may your prophetic mantle grow heavier with greater glory.

May the lives you have nurtured rise to call you blessed.

May your latter years be greater than the former, filled with peace, honour, and the visible rewards of your labour in God’s vineyard.

May heaven continually back your prayers, and may your light shine brighter across nations.

Happy Birthday to a true Mother in Israel — Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin).

More years.

More anointing.

More impact.

If you want this adapted for a newspaper page, church bulletin, Facebook post, or birthday flyer, just tell me the format and tone.

Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin) Celebrated as She Marks Her Birthday

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