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Ondo@50: GMD KSI Groups Koleola Fadeni congratulates Ondo Assembly Speaker on award
Cyril Ogar
The Group Managing Director (GMD) and CEO of KSI Construction Company Limited, Engr. Koleola Emmanuel Fadeni, has congratulated Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, on the award of outstanding contributions by the Governor of the Sunshine State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, at Ondo@50 Golden Jubilee celebration.
In a statement signed and made available to newsmen on Friday, Engr. Fadeni, who recently won the Real Estate Giant of the Year award, lauded the Speaker’s contributions to the development and growth of Ondo state since his emergence as Honourable Speaker.
The MD/CEO of the leading construction company in Nigeria commended the Speaker for empowering hundreds of young people with vocational skills and start-up grants to foster entrepreneurship.
Engr. Fadeni also lauded the Speaker for providing free medical services to rural communities, infrastructure development, which include roads, classroom blocks and education support through scholarship schemes and provision of school supplies to help alleviate the sufferings of the indigent public in his state constituency.
He said: “Rt. Hon. Speaker sir, upon your assumption of office in 2023, you have distinguished yourself as a transformative leader, whose performance has reshaped the legislative landscape of our beloved Ondo state.
“Your visionary leadership, innovation and people-centered governance has contributed immensely to the socio-economic and massive development in the state.
“Rt. Hon. Speaker sir, under your watch as the Speaker of Ondo state House of Assembly, your Inclusivity of all members of the Ondo state House of Assembly has brought development to all the nooks and crannies of our beloved state.
“Under your watch as Speaker, Ondo state House of Assembly has passed critical bills aimed at improving the socio and economic well-being of our people. “Worthy of note is the Ondo state Education Reform Bill, the state Health Insurance Scheme Amendment Bill, Ondo state Agricultural Empowerment Bill, while you also advocated for digitalization of legislature processes.”
“Rt. Hon. Speaker, it is on record that our beloved state in the Southwest region became the first state to implement e-registration platforms for record -keeping and legislative tracking, which has increased and sustained transparency and enhanced public trust in the activities of Ondo state House of Assembly.
“Outside the floor of House of Assembly, Your Rt. Hon. Speaker has focused on betterment and well-being of your constituents through regular town hall meetings and grassroot engagement to actually know the needs of your people.
“Your dedication to the welfare and betterment of Ondo people is also in line with my vision to empower the youth and widows of Ondo Town through the Funke Fadeni Foundation, for the growth and development of our dear state.
“While congratulating your Rt. Hon. Speaker on your award for your outstanding contributions to the development and growth of our beloved state, it is my fervent prayer that God Almighty will continue to endow you with wisdom, strength, courage and good health as you continue to serve humanity and our beloved Ondo state. Amen,” Engr. Fadeni added.
About Fadeni
Fadeni, a native of Ondo Town in Ondo State, South-West Nigeria, is widely known for his philanthropic interventions, especially within the FCT.
He has facilitated the construction of boreholes in several communities like Bwari, providing residents with access to clean and potable water and easing the burden of water scarcity.
He has also empowered numerous widows through financial assistance and material support, particularly during festive seasons. Beneficiaries say these gestures have brought relief, restored hope and improved living conditions for many households.
Beyond his current interventions, Fadeni plans to deepen his humanitarian engagements through his Funke Fadeni Foundation.
He is expected to roll out a youth empowerment programme in Ondo State from Monday, April 13th, to Thursday 16th April, 2026.
The event is aimed at equipping young people with relevant skills, startup support and opportunities to lift them out of poverty.
Also, several widows will be gifted both cash and food items during the empowerment programmes.
Fadeni holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, and a Doctorate degree from the ESAE Benin Republic University.
Although he is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of KSI Construction Company Ltd, Abuja, with operations in other countries, observers say his influence increasingly goes beyond business into humanitarian service, youth development and community empowerment.
Over the years, KSI Apartments has specialised in making homes affordable for residents of the FCT, with the Golf Estate in Dei Dei and Investment Property in Maitama and Kubwa being presently subscribed to by Nigerians in different parts of the FCT.
Apart from the Golf Estate in Deidei, KSI Apartments also has KSI Terrace Homes in Deidei, KSI Terrace Homes Phase 2 in F01 Kubwa, KSI Platinum Homes in Katampe Extension, KSI Platinum Homes Phase 2 also in Katampe Extension, KSI Visionary Apartments in Maitama 2 and KSI Visionary Homes also in Maitama 2.
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Mariaa Voice expands gospel music mission with ‘Akoko Mi’ and four-volume CCC Hymns series
Maria Abimbola Iyaomolere, popularly known as Mariaa Voice, is expanding the scope of her gospel music ministry with a growing body of work that combines original inspirational music with a deliberate effort to preserve and promote the rich hymn tradition of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC).
Following the release of her inspirational single, “Akoko Mi (My Season),” Mariaa Voice has continued to build on a musical journey that increasingly reflects both her artistic identity and her desire to use music as a vehicle for faith, learning and spiritual upliftment.
“Akoko Mi,” which translates to “My Season,” carries a message of hope, patience and divine timing. Re…
[9:59 am, 31/08/2026] Wikipedia Guy: Mariaa Voice expands gospel music mission with ‘Akoko Mi’ and four-volume CCC Hymns series
Maria Abimbola Iyaomolere, popularly known as Mariaa Voice, is expanding the scope of her gospel music ministry with a growing body of work that combines original inspirational music with a deliberate effort to preserve and promote the rich hymn tradition of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC).
Following the release of her inspirational single, “Akoko Mi (My Season),” Mariaa Voice has continued to build on a musical journey that increasingly reflects both her artistic identity and her desire to use music as a vehicle for faith, learning and spiritual upliftment.
“Akoko Mi,” which translates to “My Season,” carries a message of hope, patience and divine timing. Released in 2026, the song presents a declaration that seasons change, doors open and transformation comes at the appointed time. Its accompanying visual further reinforces the message of trusting the process and remaining hopeful for what lies ahead.
For Mariaa Voice, however, the song represents only one part of a broader musical assignment.
A particularly significant aspect of her recent work has been the CCC Hymns project, which has now grown to four volumes. The project brings together hymns from the Celestial Church of Christ, with Mariaa Voice intentionally selecting many songs that are not among the more commonly known hymns regularly heard in church settings.
According to the gospel minister, some of the selections also draw from newer hymns contained in the CCC New Revised Standard version, allowing the project to introduce listeners to a wider range of the church’s musical heritage.
“So far I have done CCC HYMNS VOL 1, 2, 3 & 4,” she said, explaining the motivation behind the project.
“The majority of the hymns in each album are not the common ones, some are new hymns included in the CCC New Revised Standard version.”
For Mariaa Voice, the project goes beyond recording and releasing music. It is also an effort to help people discover and learn hymns that they may otherwise have little opportunity to encounter.
“The main reason behind it is not just to showcase the beautiful and spirit-filled hymns God has given the church, but it’s also an avenue for people to actually learn to sing these hymns,” she explained.
That approach has given the project a distinctive place within her growing catalogue. Rather than concentrating solely on contemporary gospel sounds, Mariaa Voice is using her vocal ability and recording experience to bring renewed attention to a repertoire rooted in the worship tradition of the Celestial Church of Christ.
Her official catalogue now features four volumes of the CCC Hymns project alongside original songs including “IRE,” “ORI MI,” “Sin Oluwa,” “Se’yanú” and “Oti Funmilayo.”
The development represents a natural progression for an artiste whose musical journey began in the church.
As previously documented, Mariaa Voice’s early exposure to music came through the church choir, including her time with the “Little Angels” choir, before her talent was recognised and she was encouraged to pursue music professionally.
Over the years, that foundation has developed into a career spanning gospel music, songwriting, recording, performance and voice-over artistry. Her repertoire has also demonstrated a willingness to explore different contemporary gospel influences while maintaining a strong emphasis on positive and uplifting messages.
With “Akoko Mi,” that message remains central.
The song is built around the reassurance that delay does not mean denial and that every individual has a season ordained for them.
“Akoko Mi (My Season) is not just a song, it’s a declaration,” Mariaa Voice said.
“A reminder that no matter how long it takes, your time will come. Transformation will happen. Doors will open. Grace will speak. Nothing can stop what God has already ordained for you.”
That message has become particularly consistent with the direction of her recent work, music that does not merely entertain but seeks to encourage listeners, strengthen their faith and point them towards hope.
While the CCC Hymns series looks back to a rich worship tradition and helps bring lesser-known hymns to a wider audience, “Akoko Mi” looks forward, offering a contemporary expression of faith and expectation.
Together, the two strands of her recent work reveal an artiste increasingly defining her ministry around both preservation and inspiration, preserving hymns that deserve to be heard while creating new music that speaks to the experiences and expectations of today’s listeners.
With four CCC Hymns volumes now completed and “Akoko Mi” adding another chapter to her catalogue, Mariaa Voice continues to carve out a distinctive space for herself as a gospel minister committed to using her voice not only to perform, but also to teach, inspire and preserve a musical heritage for the next generation.
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