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Philanthropist charge private sector to support FG on Humanitarian service

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4 weeks ago

August 21, 2024

Mariam Abeeb

The founder of Osa Okunbo foundation, Osahon Okunbo has charged well meaning Nigerians and private sector to support the Federal Government to improve humanitarian services across the country.

He made this call in an interview with newsmen while receiving the prestigious “Emerging Leader in Philanthropy” award from the Humanitarian Service Diamond Awards (HSD Awards).

Osahon, son of the late Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo, has successfully carried on his father’s business legacy and philanthropic efforts.

Okunbo noted that encouraging people to invest more in humanity will also go a long way in national development.

“It was very well organized. Things like these are the reasons why we should encourage, we encourage people to do this because encouraging people who invest in humanity is a good course.

“So I’m impressed, and I’ll continue to support them. So I mean, one of the one of the principles that I learned from my father was investing in humanity. And as you can see, like you quite rightly pointed out.

According to Ikechukwu Norbert, convener and organizer of the award, Osahon was chosen for this recognition due to his exceptional track record in national development, societal upliftment, and relentless service to humanity.

He explained that Osahon H. Okunbo is a dynamic entrepreneur and investor with 15 years of leadership experience across various sectors, including energy, power, hospitality, agriculture, and aviation.

He said his support for art and music has been instrumental in fostering cultural expression, culminating in his upcoming role as Patron of Nigeria’s first film museum, set to launch in late 2024.

According to him, through the Osa Okunbo Foundation, he tackles poverty head-on, focusing on education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and housing.

Speaking further, Norbert stressed that collective efforts can help reaffirms belief in the power of humanity to overcome these challenges and build a better society.

He added that considering the nation’s struggling with poverty, conflict, unemployment, out of school
Children and hunger, noting that what we need is involvement through voluntary, advocacy, donations, or raising awareness.

Other notable awardees are Prince Arthur Eze, Borno state Governor, Babagana Zullum, River State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno and Nuhu Kwajafa.

Others are Prophet Jeremiah Fufuye, Jack Rich Tein, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Marwa, Allen Onyema and Sen. Monday Okpebholo among other personalities.

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Former Minister Sunday Dare Celebrates Late Brigadier-General Benjamin Adekunle

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11 hours ago

September 18, 2024

The Gleamer

…Calls on Ogbomoso to compete for power in Oyo state.

Joel Ajayi

The Agbaakin of Ogbomosoland and the former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Chief Sunday Akin Dare has joined family, friends, relatives, and good people of Ogbomosoland to celebrate the life of a veteran Civil War hero and an eminent Ogbomoso-born Nigerian Army officer, late Brigadier-General Benjamin Maja Adekunle, otherwise known as Black Scorpion.

In a statement released recently, the Agbaakin of Ogbomosoland noted that the 10th anniversary remembrance of the veteran General is not just a celebration of his history, but a reflection of the bravery and patriotism of a

man who risked his life on behalf of our country and citizens. Chief Sunday Dare acknowledged that: “As a General, he was first amongst equals, and we as his people, are proud of the legacy that he left behind”.

Chief Sunday Dare explained that the sense of purpose and commitment to something greater than one’s self, is a cornerstone of a soldier’s life, which late Brigadier-General Benjamin Adekunle exemplified. He signposted a life of enduring symbol of bravery, and compassion. He served Nigeria well.

“The story of the battle for Nigeria’s soul and eventual unity cannot be complete without a generous mention of late Brigadier-General Benjamin Adekunle, a.k.a Black Scorpion. He was a patriot who loved his country and gave his all. He revealed to the world that Ogbomoso’s sons and daughters were no bystanders or minions. But that, Ogbomoso sons and daughters are brilliant

and brave, courageous and compassionate, patriotic and powerful. And above all, that Ogbomoso is a land of warriors; ever ready to make necessary sacrifices for the unity of her people and her land”.

Furthermore, Chief Sunday Dare stated that: “Late General Benjamin Adekunle has joined the league of Ogbomoso icons like the late Premier of Western Region Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola, the late Soun Oyewunmi Ajagungbade III, the late Governor of Oyo State Otunba Alao-Akala, the late Inspector General of Police Chief Sunday Adewusi and many other heroes of democracy from Ogbomosoland who made priceless sacrifices for the unity and peace of Nigeria.

For late Brigadier-General Benjamin Adekunle, no task was a burden and no sacrifice was too high: for he loved his people even as he understood that his call to duty carried a risk to his own life. He brought to life courage and patriotism that remains unequaled”. “Out of curiosity, I searched for the deeper meaning of a Scorpion. General

Benjamin Adekunle was nicknamed the Black Scorpion largely due to his exploits as a soldier. I found out that Scorpions are symbols of protection, transformation, independence, solitude, and intelligence.

In addition, Scorpions are also a symbol of death and rebirth, a symbol of power. We stop here. For us, the spirit of the Black Scorpion must rekindle in us the desire to lead. Not just in our land of Ogbomoso, but in our Oyo State. Let Ogbomoso no longer play the second fiddle in Oyo State. Let Ogbomoso speak with one political voice. Let Adekunle’s spirit summon us all to a new cause in this dispensation.

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