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CITATION OF DR. DANIEL KOLAWOLE OLUKOYA, GENERAL OVERSEER (MFM WORLDWIDE)

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MOUNTAIN OF FIRE AND MIRACLES MINISTRIES
International Headquarters, Lagos CITATION OF DR. DANIEL KOLAWOLE OLUKOYA, GENERAL OVERSEER (MFM WORLDWIDE)Dr.Daniel Kolawole Olukoya was born over 60 years ago to Mr. and Mrs.Amos Olukoya, a retired police officer and a petty trader respectively. He attended Methodist Boys High School, Lagos, where he finished with Grade One distinction and was the best student of his set.In his quest for higher education, he proceeded to the prestigious University of Lagos (UNILAG) where he studied Micro-Biology and bagged a first class degree honours, the first from the science Department since the University was established in 1962.After about two years of teaching and subsequent employment as a Research Assistant in the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Yaba, Lagos, Dr. Olukoya travelled to the United Kingdom under the Commonwealth scholarship to the University of Reading, where he obtained PhD in Molecular Genetics. It is worth pointing out that DrOlukoya finished his Ph.D. degree in record time, in spite of the difficulty of the subject and was the first Nigerian to obtain a Ph.D. in the subject area.Dr. Olukoya is the first scientist to establish an indigenous laboratory of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology in Nigeriaand the first to clone genes. He has also supervised over 30 Ph.D. students, most of whom are presently doing well in their chosen fields.One important contribution to Biotechnology and Health delivery made by Dr. Olukoya was the invention of a new type of ogi (pap) named DOGIK, a weaning food that can control diarrhoea and also contains improved nutritional qualities. As a researcher, he has over80scientific publications to his credit.On return to Nigeria after the completion of his Ph.D. programme, Dr. Olukoya continued to worship the Almighty God and was engaged in the delivering of seminars, preaching, singing among others, until God gave him the blue print and vision of the Mountain Of Fire and Miracles Ministries, which took off with 24 people in his sitting room in Yaba, Lagos in October 1989. Since the establishment of this church by God through Dr. D.K.Olukoya, MFM has experienced significant demographic spread. The Church has thousands of branches spread across Africa, Asia, Europe, a huge percentage are also located in the United states, the United Kingdom and Ireland. In its two decades of existence, MFM, which is noted for its unique and powerful prayer style, has enveloped the nation like a colossus and the church’s headquarters is the largest single congregation in Africa with attendance of over 120,000 in single meetings.The MFM is a Ministry devoted to the revival of apostolic signs, Holy Ghost- Fire- works, miracles and the unprecedented demonstration of the Power of God to deliver to the uttermost.Absolute holiness within and without, as a spiritual insecticide and prerequisite for heaven is taught openly.Anointed by God, Dr Olukoya is a prophet, evangelist, teacher and preacher of the Word of God. Apart from the scientific publications to his credit, Dr Olukoya has written over 250 spiritual books, most of which are best sellers. The outstanding being the PRAYER RAIN, a prayer manual which is being used by the Christian world, irrespective of the denomination they belong. This book has sold in millions of copies. Besides this, Dr. Olukoya has to his credit over 70 Christian songs he composed.Dr D.K.Olukoya started an annual football competition, known as the Dr. D.K.Olukoya international youth football event that brings together youths from MFM churches across Africa since 2007. Three players from the D.K.O competition, including the current assistant coach, Nduka Ugbade were part of the Golden Eaglets side that won the FIFA Under 17 world cup in 2013 in Doha, UAE. MFM represented Nigeria at the maiden edition of the Church World Cup in Goa – India in 2014 and thus became the best football playing church in the world.MFM gained promotion to play in the Nigeria Professional Football league in 2015, the first church in Nigeria to achieve that feat. MFM FC is the challenge cup champions in LagosHe Sponsors the annual Dr. D.K. Olukoya national u-18 Athletics championship in collaboration with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, from where Commonwealth Gold medalist and long jump queen, Ese Brume was discovered in 2013.Sponsored commonwealth wrestling Gold medalist, Odunayo Adekuoroye to the commonwealth games in 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. Both Odunayo and Brume represented Nigeria at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, BrazilMFM has produced players for all the Nigerian national football teams.Dr.Olukoya sponsors an annual Basketball and Table tennis eventsHe has passion for the youths and this explains the 70 points Agenda which motto is youthrepositioning.com.Dr. D.K.Olukoya initiated an award of excellence to first class students in various universities home and abroad.In August 21, 2003, the journey of realisation of noble vision of Mountain Top University was established. The mission of the University is to provide excellent facilities for the training of men and women in various academic, professional and vocational disciplines in an atmosphere that will enhance the simultaneous development of their spiritual, mental and physical facilities, in order to produce morally upright and academically sound graduates with specialised skills and value system, who will be independent and invariably self-employed.Dr D.K.Olukoya has received many awards such as; Special awards for excellence in Research and Administration (SAFERA 2012), a Fellow of the Institute of Administrators and Researchers of Nigeria. The Most Prominent General Overseer of the year 2013 award worldwide, The Best Administrative General Overseer award Washington DC 2013,Top great Africa Achievers leaders legacy awards South Africa 2013,Outstanding Christian leaders awardsetc.His life and that of his wife, Pastor Shade and their son Elijah Toluwani are living proofs that all power belongs to God.

OUR SCHOOL PROFILENikwhales Nursery and Primary School is a first-rate institution established in the year 2007, to help prepare children for the future both educationally and morally.Within the past 12 years, we have been able to nurture 5 sets of students for secondary Schools. Some of them are now in either Private secondary schools or Federal Government Colleges within and outside Lagos state.With highly-trained and experienced teachers, Nikwhales Schools is poised to take every child to the top of their career from the solid foundation we render.Established in 2007, Nikwhales Schools is situated in a serene environment in Ogba Estate, behind Excellence Hotel and AY Hotels, Ogba- Ikeja Nigeria.Nikwhales Schools boast of an atmosphere conducive enough for learning and development of every child.Our school has the following Departments: The Crèche, the Nursery and the Primary Classes which comprise of Years 1 to 6.Nikwhales Nursery and Primary School was established not only to impart knowledge to the growing child, but to offer qualitative training aimed at preparing them for a secure future and better challenges.It is noteworthy that the administrators of the school led by Mrs. O.O. Adeyemo and Suryeyor S.A. Adeyemo are themselves products of qualitative training from institutions that Nikwhales School is designed after. They are determined to give back to the society what they benefited from, and that is unadulterated education from the cradle.Our MissionTo provide quality early years education, that will bring out positive development in every child, creating a sense of responsibility to the society, with love and respect for one another.To keep alive the vision of Nikwhales Nursery and Primary School, the institution has in place a board of governors with dynamic men and women as members.The board of governor has as its chairman Surveyor Samson A. Adeyemo, an oil field Seismic Surveyor who holds a masters degree in Business Administration and is also a member of several organizations including Nigerian Institution of Surveyors, Nigeria German Business Association, Nigerian Asian Chamber of Commerce, Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria and Vegetables Oil Producers Association of Nigeria.The Proprietress of the school is Mrs. Oyenike O. Adeyemo, An Educationist of high repute. She nurtured the vision of contributing her quota to the educational advancement of the Nigerian child. Mrs. Adeyemo who is widely travelled also holds a masters degree in Education.The Head teacher of the school, Mr. J.M. Johnson, is another well-seasoned educationist who is poised to bring his wealth of experience to yield positive results at Nikwhales Schools and in Nigeria as a whole.The teaching staff comprises of well-qualified and experienced teachers who are constantly updated themselves to be able to meet the future challenges in the teaching profession.The support staffs are hardworking and God-fearing.They all work together to lay a solid foundation for every pupil who passes through the four walls of Nikwhales Schools.

AKINYEOLUWA, OLUWATOYIN ELIZABETH MNIOBBLOCK Z6 FLAT 4, NEW ESTATE, COVENANT UNIVERSITY OTA,OGUN STATE NIGERIA07057142027oluwatoyin.akinyeoluwa@covenantuniversity.edu.ngBIODATAGENDER: FEMALEDATE OF BIRTH: 21TH JANUARY, 1971NATIONALITY: NIGERIANMARITAL STATUS: MARRIEDCAREER OBJECTIVETo provide distinct and quality service in a dynamic goal oriented and motivating working environment, to practice my profession with inbuilt potential positively and also contribute to the organization’s objectives where efficiency and quality are adequately rewarded.EDUCATIONUniversity of Lagos Akoka, Masters of Science (Construction Management) 2016University Of Lagos, Akoka, Bachelor of Science (Building) 1996Wesley Girls Secondary School, West African School Certificate 1988 Yaba Lagos Mount Camel Covenant School, First School Leaving Certificate 1983Ebute Metta Lagos. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONCORPORATE MEMBER OF NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF BUILDING (NIOB) 2014CORPORATE MEMBER COUNCIL OF REGISTERED BUILDERS OF NIGERIA (CORBON) 2016 PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES ATTENDEDNIOB ‘’Attended Annual/General Meeting/ConferenceTheme: Information Technology Innovation in Modern BuildingVenue: Sheraton Hotel Lagos, IkejaDate: Thursday 25th September, 2014NIOB ‘’44th Builders Conference/Annual General MeetingTheme: Construction Industry Development; Collaborations, Innovation & Capacity BuildingVenue: Bovina view Hotel Limited, Ilorin, Kwara StateDate: 11th-15th August, 2014NIOB ‘’Attended the Ikeja 2013 Builder’s Conference/Annual General MeetingTheme: Effect of Facility Management in Building Construction IndustryVenue: NECA HOUSE, plot 2A Hakeem Balogun Street, Central Business District, Alausa Ikeja, LagosDate: Tuesday 29th October, 2013NIOB ‘’Attended 2-day Mandatory National Professional WorkshopTheme: Building Production Management as a tool for Effective Housing DeliveryVenue: Lagos, Abuja, Owerri & ZariaDate: 9th & 10th May, 2013NIOB ‘’Attended the 42nd National Conference/Annual General MeetingTheme: Transformational Agenda & Building Production in NigeriaVenue: Nike Lake Resorts EnuguDate: 11th-15th July, 2012NIOB ‘’Attended the 2012 MCPDP for builders Theme: Improving the Core Practice Areas of Builders 111Venue: Lokoja, Ota, Umuahia and YolaDate: 29th May-1st June, 2012NIOB ‘’Attended the ‘’Ikeja 2008’’ Conference/Annual General MeetingTheme: The Place of Insurance in Building Control (Lagos State as a Case Study)Venue: Lagos Airport Hotel Limited, IkejaDate: 13th day of November, 2008NIOB “Attended the 41st Annual General Meeting/ConferenceTheme: Sourcing, Development and Utilization of Appropriate Building Materials for Sustainable EnvironmentVenue: Banquet Hall, Govt. House, Gombe StateDate: 6th-10th July, 2011TECHGRADE CONSULTINGTheme: Road Construction Specifications and Quality Control ProceduresVenue: Elephant Cement House, Ikeja, LagosDate: 18th-20th November, 2014BUILDERS VOCATIONAL TRAININGTheme: Bedrock for Nigerian Housing & Infrastructural DevelopmentVenue: Golden Tulip, FESTAC-Lagos-Hotel & Conference Centre, AmuwoDate: 26th-27th October, 2016 AWARDMEMBERSHIP AWARD Dec 2015Courtesy: The Nigeria Institute of Building (Abuja)EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AWARD June 2016Courtesy: Covenant University Student Council (Ota)AWARD OF PRESTIGECourtesy: Nigeria Association of Building student (NAOBS) Sept 2016 (Unilag Akoka Lagos)PAPER PRESENTATIONFacility Management 2015Buildability of Construction Projects (University of Lagos) 2016Incentives and job satisfaction of builders in construction companies 2016WORK EXPERIENCE: COVENANT UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL PLANNING DEVELOPMENT POSITION: HEAD, CIVIL WORKS April 2013 to datePlanning, organizing, manpower coordination and supervision of construction project from inception to handover stage including road and drainages in terms of renovation, refurbishment and other maintenance works.COVENANT UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT POSITION: HEAD, BUILDING SERVICES April 2010-March 2013Initialization and general supervision of projects; construction, renovations, refurbishment and other necessary maintenance of building facilities, . COVENANT UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OTA, OGUN STATE: POSITION: MAINTENANCE ENGINEER. September 2003 to March 2010. Worked as a maintenance Engineer on the Covenant University Hostel facilities. COVENANT UNIVERSITY PROJECT (CUP) POSITION: PROJECT SUPERVISOR Jan 2003-August 2003 Worked as project supervisor on the following construction projects: Supervision of construction on Covenant University Chapel, Ota. Post graduate hall, Student halls of Residence Ota, Ogun State.AKINYEFA & PARTNERS LTD: POSITION: PROJECT MANAGER January 2001 to December 2002Worked as a project Manager on the following construction project:Refurbishment of a storey building containing, 4 blocks of flats converted to a duplex at Ogudu Lagos State.Construction of satellite dish bases for Telemobile Apapa, (8 Nos) at Warri (2 Nos) Port Harcourt 3Nos Abuja.Supervision of proposed development for Apostolic Church of Nigeria Coker Compound road, coker village, Lagos.Supervision of swimming pool construction for Opus-Dai organization Victoria Island, Lagos.CAPPA & D’ALDERTO: POSITION: PROJECT SUPERVISOR September 1998-Dec 2000Worked as a project supervisor on the following projects.Refurbishment of Okesuna yard at Lagos Island.Maintenance correspondence on Lagos State water corporation Ijora.Renovation of Cappa & D’alberto Head office at Cambell Street Lagos Island.LUDHOL ASSOCIATES: POSITION: SITE ENGINEER (NYSC) June 1997-June 1998Supervision of a four storey office block at No 385 Herbert Macaulay Road Yaba Lagos.CAPPA & D’ALBERTO (INDUSTRIAL TRAINING)POSITION: INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT June 1995-Dec1995Collation of site progress report and site progress photographs on lagos state water cooporation ijora.Worked in Quantity Survey or department on the construction of Lagos State water corporation head office at Ijora 7 Storey office block.HOBBIESSinging, praying and swimmingREFEREESEngr Yinka Adewuyi: PRINCIPAL PARTNER Dina Emms Partnership 7, Adewuyi Street, Opebi, Ikeja Tel: 01-7740292, 08034087847 Moris Fatterrelli (phD) PROJECT MANAGER Cappa & D’Alberto PLC 32 Cambell Street, Race Course Lagos, Island. Tel: 08022249450PROF K .T ODUSAMI DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING University of Lagos, Akoka Yaba Lagos 08023180822 [email protected]

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ZENITH BANK TO EXIT CBN’S REGULATORY FORBEARANCE BY 30TH JUNE, ASSURES SHAREHOLDERS OF CONTINUED DIVIDEND PAYOUT

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Zenith Bank Plc, Nigeria’s biggest bank by Tier-1 Capital, has assured shareholders and investors of its readiness to satisfy all relevant conditions to exit the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) regulatory forbearance by June 30, 2025. The bank also expressed confidence in meeting shareholders’ dividend expectations in the 2025 financial year.The clarification comes on the back of heightened scrutiny of Nigerian banks’ capital health following the new CBN directive that suspends dividend payments and tightens oversight for banks with outstanding forbearance-related loans or breaches of the Single Obligor Limit (SOL).In a statement presented to the Nigeria Exchange (NGX) Group on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the Bank stated that its exposure under the Single Obligor Limit (SOL) forbearance relates solely to a single obligor, pointing out that this exposure will be brought within the applicable regulatory limit on or before June 30, 2025. The bank also confirmed that the forbearance granted on other credit facilities applies to only two (2) of its customers, noting that it has made substantial provisions in respect of these facilities and taken appropriate and comprehensive steps to ensure full provisioning by June 30, 2025.The bank further emphasized its strong financial footing, stating that it has successfully raised and surpassed the new regulatory capital requirement of N500 Billion, and is therefore well positioned to continue delivering value to all its key stakeholders.Zenith Bank has continued to distinguish itself in the Nigerian financial services industry through superior service offering, unique customer experience and sound financial indices. The bank has remained a clear leader in the digital space with several firsts in the deployment of innovative products, solutions and an assortment of alternative channels that ensure convenience, speed and safety of transactions.The Bank’s track record of excellent performance has continued to earn the brand numerous awards including being recognised as the Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital for the fifteenth consecutive year in the 2024 Top 1000 World Banks Ranking, published by The Banker Magazine. The Bank was also awarded Bank of the Year (Nigeria) in The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards for 2020, 2022 and 2024; Best Bank in Nigeria from 2020 to 2022, 2024 and 2025, in the Global Finance World’s Best Banks Awards; Best Bank for Digital Solutions in Nigeria in the Euromoney Awards 2023; and was listed in the World Finance Top 100 Global Companies in 2023.Further recognitions include Best Commercial Bank, Nigeria for four consecutive years from 2021 to 2024 in the World Finance Banking Awards and Most Sustainable Bank, Nigeria in the International Banker 2023 and 2024 Banking Awards. Additionally, Zenith Bank has been acknowledged as the Best Corporate Governance Bank, Nigeria, in the World Finance Corporate Governance Awards for 2022, 2023 and 2024 and ‘Best in Corporate Governance’ Financial Services’ Africa for four consecutive years from 2020 to 2023 by the Ethical Boardroom. The Bank’s commitment to excellence saw it being named the Most Valuable Banking Brand in Nigeria in the Banker Magazine Top 500 Banking Brands for 2020 and 2021, Bank of the Year 2023 and 2024 at the BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards, and Retail Bank of the Year for three consecutive years from 2020 to 2022 and in 2024 at the BAFI Awards. The Bank also received the accolades of Best Commercial Bank, Nigeria and Best Innovation in Retail Banking, Nigeria, in the International Banker 2022 Banking Awards. Zenith Bank was also named Most Responsible Organisation in Africa, Best Company in Transparency and Reporting and Best Company in Gender Equality and Women Empowerment at the SERAS CSR Awards Africa 2024; Bank of the Year 2024 by ThisDay Newspaper; Bank of the Year 2024 by New Telegraph Newspaper; and Best in MSME Trade Finance, 2023 by Nairametrics. The Bank’s Hybrid Offer was also adjudged ‘Rights Issue/ Public Offer of the Year’ at the Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards 2025

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National Credit Guarantee Company Limited: Powering Inclusive Growth Through Risk-Sharing Guarantees

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The National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (“NCGC” or the “Company”) is set to commence operations on 01 July 2025, as a specialised financial institution established to unlock access to credit and drive inclusive economic growth across Nigeria’s real economy. With an initial capital commitment of ₦100 billion, recently announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the NCGC is positioned to reshape how Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), manufacturers, and strategic sectors access much-needed financing.

For decades, Nigerian businesses especially micro, small and medium scale enterprises have faced significant challenges accessing loans due to collateral barriers and high-risk perception. NCGC is bridging that gap. By providing partial credit coverage, the company will offer banks and other financial institutions a safety net, allowing them to lend more confidently to eligible borrowers, particularly in underserved and high-growth sectors.

NCGC does not lend directly to businesses. Instead, it partners with Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) including commercial banks, microfinance banks, fintechs, CBN-licensed institutions and other development financial institutions to share lending risk and support broader financial inclusion. The model is simple but powerful: enable lenders to do more by reducing the risk that prevents them from reaching viable, underfunded borrowers.

Key Beneficiaries

NCGC’s framework targets a wide range of beneficiaries:

· MSMEs across all regions

· Local manufacturers and value chain operators

· Credit consumers

· Youth and women-led enterprises

· Export-oriented and non-interest-based businesses

· Large enterprises within priority sectors

Our Core Services

NCGC offers three primary services:

· Partial Credit Guarantees – Covering up to 60% of outstanding principal on qualifying loans.

· Co-Guarantees – Collaborating with other institutions to jointly share lending risk.

· Technical Assistance – Providing capacity-building support for lenders and borrowers to enhance credit readiness and portfolio quality.

Guiding Principles

The company’s operations are underpinned by globally accepted credit risk-sharing principles:

· Risk-sharing, not risk transfer

· Strategic issuance to preserve borrower discipline

· Tiered eligibility to promote inclusion and developmental impact

· Full alignment with CBN regulations

These principles ensure every guarantee issued is responsible, irrevocable, and impact-driven.

Product Suite

NCGC offers a diverse set of guarantee products:

· Individual Guarantees – For high-value, project-specific loans.

· Portfolio Guarantees – For pool of loans in homogeneous sectors (e.g., agro-processing, creative economy).

· Performance Bond Guarantees – For businesses seeking to meet contract-based obligations.

Sectoral Coverage

Our guarantees are available across critical sectors including:

· Agriculture & Agribusiness – From inputs to processing and logistics.

· Renewable Energy & Green Economy – Including solar, clean tech, and mini-grids.

· Manufacturing & Infrastructure – Targeting value-added production and light industry.

· Digital & Tech Enterprises – Including startups, fintechs, SaaS, and logistics tech.

· Solid Minerals and Metal – Metal fabrication, recycling, beneficiation, coating, etc.

· Textile – Fashion, leather works, jewelry

· Export-Oriented SMEs – Especially in non-oil sectors.

· Women & Youth Enterprises – Including all women-owned businesses (promoter age not more than age 65).

· Islamic Enterprises (coming soon) – Non-interest, Shariah-compliant financing models.

A New Era of Credit Confidence

NCGC is more than just a financial institution; it is a catalyst for Nigeria’s economic transformation. By incentivizing lenders to serve more businesses safely and sustainably, NCGC is enabling job creation, driving productivity, and fostering a more self-reliant economy.

Its operational model is built to:

· Unlock access to finance for real sector growth

· Create jobs and alleviate poverty

· Drive inclusive economic outcomes

· Strengthen the MSME ecosystem

· Build trust and scale in Nigeria’s credit markets

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Ecobank Adire Lagos Exhibition Fair Opens in Grand Style … Dignitaries Grace the Venue

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Left:  Founder, Chief Responsibility Officer, Ruff ‘n’ Tumble/ Founder, Betti-O School of Fashion, Adenike Ogunlesi; Managing Director/Regional Executive, Ecobank Nigeria, Bolaji Lawal and Lagos State First Lady, Her Excellency, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu at the ongoing Adire Lagos Exhibition Fair holding at Ecobank Pan African Centre, Lagos

Ecobank Nigeria has officially launched the much-anticipated fourth edition of its Adire Lagos Exhibition Fair, a vibrant cultural and commercial event dedicated to promoting Nigeria’s indigenous fashion industry and supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The four-day fair runs from June 5 to 8, 2025, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre, 270B1 Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island, Lagos. Visitors are welcomed daily from 10:00 AM.

Over 130 vendors are showcasing a diverse range of Adire designs, fashion items, and lifestyle products. The fair attracts a wide audience, including fashion enthusiasts, cultural professionals, creatives, entrepreneurs, and shoppers from across Nigeria and beyond.

Notable dignitaries who have so far graced the fair include the Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, who represented the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Lagos State First Lady, Her Excellency Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; the wife of the former Ekiti State Governor,Erelu Bisi Fayemi ; Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Adijat Motunrayo Adeleye-Oladapo; former Chairman of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, Emmanuel Ikazoboh; founding President of the FinTech Association of Nigeria (FANI), Dr. Segun Aina; and the owner of Nike Art Gallery, Nike Davies-Okundaye, among others.

Omoboye Odu, Head of Small and Medium Enterprises at Ecobank Nigeria, expressed delight at the strong turnout, stating, “This year’s exhibition promises a dynamic blend of established brands and emerging designers who embody innovation, cultural pride, and export potential.” She further emphasized the fair’s role as a major Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by Ecobank.

“The Adire Lagos Exhibition Fair is a key CSR initiative, offering SMEs a platform to showcase their products free of charge while fostering economic growth and national unity. Last year’s event attracted over 20,000 visitors in four days, with one vendor making N30 million in sales—equivalent to six months’ revenue—demonstrating the fair’s strong commercial potential.”

Exhibitors also praised the growing appeal of Adire designs. Ms. Fadilat Lawal, Managing Director of Sanyaolu Trading Stores, Abeokuta, highlighted the durability and cultural symbolism of Abeokuta Adire. Ms. Cynthia Uma, Creative Director of Cecesignature Unisex Clothing, Lagos, emphasized Adire’s growing global recognition as a revenue driver for her business.

The Adire Lagos Exhibition Fair continues to serve as a premier platform for celebrating Nigeria’s cultural heritage while empowering local artisans and entrepreneurs to thrive.

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