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Glamour As Fashola, Others Celebrate Ankara L’anta boss {Photos}
BEST Western Hotel, Iyaganku, Ibadan, was transformed last Saturday, 19th January, as Dame Abimbola Fashola, wife of former Lagos State Governor and Minister of Power, Works and Housing, joined family, friends and associates from all walks of life to celebrate the Chief Executive Officer of Ankara L’anta, Mrs Ebunoluwa Ashiwaju who recently added another year.
Guests, especially the women folk trooped in to enjoy the day filled with good music, comedy and positive educative programmes such as Work Life Balance, Sex Clinic among others was next to none.
(L-R) celebrant’s father, Mr Franklin Clement Ashiwaju, Mrs Abimbola Fashola and Ebunoluwa Ashiwaju
Ankara L’ anta boss, Ebunoluwa cutting the birthday cake
Speaking at the well – coordinated and seamless event, Mrs Fashola who described the celebrant as a kindhearted and generous person, also urged women, especially those going into politics to be themselves, and not lose themselves to situations around them.
“Be yourself, say it the way it is; not everybody will like you. But be truthful, know your limitations and love God”, Fashola harped
While describing women as nation builders, she averred that “if good values are not inculcated in female children for them to become women with good character, the society will be in shambles”.
Speaking also, the celebrant’s father, Mr Franklin Clement Ashiwaju noted that the celebration of Ebunoluwa by the family, friends and associates was not only because of her success story but her contributions to humanity.
According to him, “my daughter is so generous almost to a fault and with all these that she has started is not for her self alone, but of course she’s doing this almost like a give away and even giving back to the society which she makes money from as well”.
He continued, “I thanked God that I have her as my daughter and I am grateful to God. I am always very happy, I am proud of her.
” She gets on with the family. All my children, they work as a team they love each other and that’s the way they have been brought up with love. I pray that God will lead her to a land of promise and destination”.
Continuing, in a chat with the Event Diary Crew of Mega Icon Magazine, the celebrant, Mrs Ebunoluwa Ashiwaju informed that she decided to bring no fewer than 50 women together on her birthday to share experience, network and learn from each other.
The celebrant, Ebunoluwa Ashiwaju
“ I have always wanted to gather women together to have good time with them, to hang out and for them to speak out. You know a lot of people are going through so many things , a lot of women are depressed and I find out that the bottom line is because we really don’t get time to hang out together to talk to each other.
“Some are even going through more difficulties and they are still able to carry on”.
Ankara L’anta products stand at the event
She, however hoped to continue the project on a quarterly or annual basis.
The classy and memorable event, also had in attendance wife of the Ooni of Ife, Olori Naomi Ogunwusi, ace gospel musician, Mrs Tope Alabi and other top business tycoons.
Photo credit: Lypix Photography
US car giant Ford on Wednesday announced 4,000 more job cuts in Europe, mostly in Germany and Britain, in the latest blow to the continent’s beleaguered car industry.
“The company has incurred significant losses in recent years,” Ford said in a statement, blaming “the industry shift to electrified vehicles and new competition”.
The move will affect 2,900 jobs in Germany, 800 in the UK and 300 in western Europe by the end of 2027, a Ford spokesman told AFP.
“It is critical to take difficult but decisive action to ensure Ford’s future competitiveness in Europe,” said Dave Johnston, Ford’s European vice-president in the statement.
The company also said it was adjusting the production of its Explorer and Capri models, resulting in reduced hours at its Cologne plant in the first quarter of 2025.
Europe’s car industry has been plunged into crisis by high manufacturing costs, a stuttering switch to electric vehicles and increased competition in key market China.
Germany’s Volkswagen has been among those hardest hit, announcing in September that it was considering the unprecedented move of closing some factories in Germany.
“The European automotive industry is in a very demanding and serious situation,” Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume said at the time.
Ford had already announced in February 2023 that it was planning to cut 3,800 jobs in Europe, including 2,300 in Germany and 1,300 in Britain.
The company said then it was planning to reduce the number of models developed for Europe, concentrate on the profitable van segment and speed up the transition to electric vehicles.
Ford currently has around 28,000 employees in Europe with 15,000 in Germany, according to the company’s works council.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State, and the removal of the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, and Registrar, Mrs. Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike.
The council, chaired by Ambassador Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe, comprised five other members: Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin.
A statement released on Wednesday by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, revealed that the council was dissolved following reports of procedural violations in appointing the vice-chancellor.
According to the statement, the council had allegedly appointed an unqualified candidate, disregarding due process, which triggered tensions between the university’s Senate and the council.
The Federal Government expressed dismay over the council’s actions, emphasizing the need for adherence to the university’s governing laws in decision-making.
“The council’s disregard for established rules necessitated the government’s intervention to restore order to the 33-year-old institution,” the statement noted.
In a related development, President Tinubu also approved the dismissal of Engr. Ohieku Muhammed Salami, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State.
Salami was accused of suspending the university’s Vice-Chancellor without following the prescribed procedures, a move the Federal Ministry of Education had previously directed him to reverse.
Despite the Ministry’s directives, Salami reportedly refused to comply and resorted to issuing threats and abusive remarks towards the Ministry’s officials, including the Permanent Secretary.
The Federal Government reiterated that the primary role of university councils is to ensure the smooth operation of academic activities, strictly adhering to the laws establishing each institution.
Tinubu warned university councils against engaging in actions that could destabilize their institutions, as his administration remains committed to enhancing the nation’s education system.
The Ekiti State Government has reached an agreement with labour leaders in the state, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the payment of the N70,000 minimum wage approved by the Federal Government.
Addressing journalists at a brief ceremony in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday, the Head of Service (HoS), Dr. Folakemi Olomojobi, announced that the payment would commence immediately.
She lauded Governor Biodun Oyebanji for prioritizing the welfare of workers despite the state’s limited resources.
“This development demonstrates the governor’s commitment to improving the livelihood of our workers,” Dr. Olomojobi stated, highlighting the proactive measures taken by the administration to ensure prompt implementation.
In their remarks, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) Chairman, Comrade Sola Adigun, and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Chairman, Comrade Olatunde Kolapo, expressed their appreciation to Governor Oyebanji for fulfilling his promises to workers.
They confirmed that the new minimum wage would apply to all cadres, including employees in ministries, parastatals, agencies, and pensioners.
The Chairman of the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC), Comrade Femi Ajoloko, described the implementation as a fair and commendable adjustment.
“This decision reflects the governor’s magnanimity and his dedication to fostering a productive workforce in Ekiti State,” he said.
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