Friday 20th July 2018 marks the 2nd
edition of Exclusive Personality Royalty Awards EPRA organised by Fancy TV
Channel UK at Golden Palace Banqueting Suite London.
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| Deputy Mayor London Borough of Enfield Cllr Kate Anolue with Tayo Akobi JP. Chief Host EPRA Awards 2018 |
The arrival of the Deputy Mayor London Borough of Enfield Cllr - Kate Anolue representing Her Worshipful the Mayor London Borough of Enfield Cllr Saray Karakus and
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The arrival of His Royal Majesty Oba
Babatunde Olaogun Ogunlaja (JP) Kalejaiye II. The Aladeshoyin of Odo Noforija
Kingdom, Eredo Local Development Authority, Epe Division of Lagos State.
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| Tayo Akobi JP. Founder/Chief Host. |
As a chief host, I feel delighted to welcome you to the 2nd edition of EPRA, Leadership and Entrepreneurial Awards 2018. I consider it important to express gratitude to God Almighty for such a grace to host the 2nd edition. The privileges of life and continuity deserve recognition because attempts to host similar event in other climes could not be sustained beyond a year.
You may recollect that I stated last year that the
aspiration for the event was a product of deep personal reflections that
certain categories of unsung individuals deserve to be publicly honoured.
Consequently, the management of Fancy TV Channel UK
convinced that the aspiration was worthy of support by organizing the maiden
edition in 2017. The awards ceremony set out to accord due recognition to such
crop of leaders and entrepreneurs considered the best in terms of exemplary
leadership core values, norms, characteristics and continuing commitment to
encouraging excellence.
There is no doubt that the spirit behind our gathering
tonight is a trail blazer and diversity conscious initiatives with the intent
to mentor and inspire young growing as well as future entrepreneurs and leaders
by celebrating the unsung selected icons in the society.
The uniqueness of EPRA awards is to recognize leaders with
distinct intellect; leaders who are ready to groom followers; leaders
favourably disposed to transferring knowledge and power to followers as well as
leaders with selfless intent to equip the younger generations for green
economy.
EPRA event is a night to celebrate academic achievement,
success stories of leaders and entrepreneurial ventures. It is important to
also reiterate that the event is an all-encompassing event, best regarded as a
clarion call to serving humanity and not exclusive to either socio-political,
economic, sports, or academic endeavour.
At this junction, I think it will be of interest to let you
know that all proceeds from the award will be deployed to Fancy Foundation
Acquisition Skills.
In conclusion, it is my pleasure to congratulate all the
notable awardees and invited guests from home and abroad to EPRA 2018. Your
presence remains not only a testimonial support to the spirit associated with
the ceremony; it will equally add glamour and beautification to the occasion.
His Royal Majesty Oba Babatunde Olaogun Ogunlaja (JP) Kalejaiye
11 was awarded a surprise Special Recognition – Outstanding Culture &
Tourism for Sustainable Development Awards presented by Tayo Akobi JP. The Founder and Chief Host EPRA Awards with a special music by Seun Oke De
Marves.
HRM Alaiyeluwa Oba Babatunde Olaogun Ogunlaja (JP) Kalejaiye
11. The Aladeshoyin of Odo Noforija Kingdom, Eredo Local Development Authority,
Epe Division of Lagos State Nigeria.
Over six decades ago, a boy was born into the family of late
Pa Chief Michael Obayomi and Madam Christiana Adesola Ogunlaja. Pa Chief
Michael Obayomi was then the Oloritun and head of Oligbe Ruling House. That boy
was the third and only son of his father’s five children. His late grandfather
was Ogunlaja, Ogunbotu under the lineage of Magunshen and Kalejaiye Ononlu
family of Oligbe Ruling House of Odo-Noforija. That baby boy was Babatunde
Olaogun Ogunlaja who became the (twelfth the second period, or the seventeenth
since the foundation of the Aladeshonyin dynasty of Odo-Noforija Kingdom) Today
he is the present Oba Aladeshoyin of Odo Noforija Kingdom, HRM, Alaiyeluwa, Oba
Babatunde Olaogun Ogunlaja, Kalejaiye 11, The Aladeshoyin of Odo Noforija
Kingdom. It was also noted that Oba Ogunlaja’s mother Christiana Adesola is
also from a Royal family in Odo-siwoloye. So he has royal blood flowing in his
veins both paternal and maternal.
Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja after his educational school
proceeded to Lagos, where he gained employment as a store-keeper with a British
Company and afterwards with Ilupeju Supermarket then at Obanikoro, Lagos. He
also took a course in Electronics among other part-time courses.
He worked as a Director with Enterprise Gomez (Nig) Limited and later set up his
personal business as an importer and exporter, his major business was exporting
used cars for sale in Nigeria.
It was John C Maxwell who said ‘’the truest measure of
leadership is influence’’ Today his HRM Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja is one of the
most influential, gallant, patriotic, eloquent and valuable Royal Fathers in
Nigeria.
Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja is prominent among Lagos State
Council of Obas. Highly ranked and respected Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja’s love for
education, community development, culture and tourism as well as societal
growth is second to none. He uses all available influence to attain the
betterment and achieve development of his people. Kabiyesi is not only
responsible for those in his kingdom alone he has significant impacts on the
lives of those who came his way. He is trusted and respected amongst his
subjects both at home and in the diaspora. He recently led his subjects in the
UK on a courtesy visit to the Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, His
Excellency Ambassador George Adesola Oguntade CFR, CON.
Calvin Colidge said ‘no person was ever honoured for what he
received. Honour has been the reward of what he gave. Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja
has received numerous awards both at home and in the diaspora because of his
numerous contributions in various fields which time may not permit us to
enumerate. However he was given the Royal Icon of Humanity and Icon of
democracy award by Lagos Focus and National Association of Nigerians Students
(NANS). He also received an award in the United State of America during the
Festac-USA celebration of African Culture in Houston amongst others.
Oba Ogunlaja though a traditional ruler is a philanthropist
per excellence. He is always giving and giving and not waiting for what his
subjects will bring to him. It will interest you to know that our amiable Oba
has sponsored people on Holy pilgrimage to both Mecca and Jerusalem respectively.
Your worshipful, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
I present to you HRM Oba Babatunde Olaogun Ogunlaja JP, former secretary and
presently member Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs also member Lagos State
Justices of Peace, the Aladeshoyin of Odo Noforija Kingdom, Eredo Local
development Authority, Epe Division of Lagos State for this prestigious award
for his
outstanding contributions to culture and tourism for
sustainable development.
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| Dr. Femi Ogunremi – EPRA Awards 2018 Outstanding Medical Innovative Award |
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Eve Amber Idumwonyi – EPRA
Awards 2018 Young Women Achiever Awards
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Chief Mrs Ngozika Dike-
EPRA Awards 2018 Most Inspiring Women Leader of the Year
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| Ambassador Seun Oke EPRA AWARDS 2018 Innovative Youth Leader of the Year |
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Pastor Joyce Osayande
– EPRA Awards 2018 Inspiring Youth Leader of the Year
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| Dr Sam Ochieng – EPRA Awards 2018 Most Influential Leader Year |
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Chief Mrs Hilda Abiri
– EPRA Awards 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award
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| Otunba David Idiabana – EPRA Awards 2018 Creative Industry Entrepreneur of the year |
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Mrs Rita Nwokeji-
EPRA Awards 2018 Humanitarian Overseas Services Award
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Mazi Obi Okoli – EPRA
Awards 2018 Outstanding Community Philanthropist of the Year
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Rev’d. Dr Prisca
Richards- EPRA Awards 2018 Entrepreneur Champion of the Year
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| Dr. Abbey Akinoshun EPRA Awards 2018 Outstanding Charity Champion of the Year |
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Global Comfort
Charity – EPRA Awards 2018 Outstanding Initiative Charity of the Year
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| Obaseki Solicitors – EPRA Awards 2018 Outstanding Diaspora Law Firm of the Year |
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| Adaure Igbo Women Association UK/Ireland – EPRA Awards 2018 Outstanding Community Service Innovative Award |
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| Prophetess Harriet Khataba - EPRA Award 2018 Up Rising Ministry Leadership of the Year. |
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Author Michelle
Watson- EPRA Awards 2018 Outstanding Performance Coach of the Year
Pastor Joyce Osayande ( CEO & Founder of J-Elegance’s)
EPRA AWARDS 2018 was a great success. The Event was well organised, I was thrilled to see the hard work put into making the EPRA AWARDS successful.
Dignitaries, government representative and communities Leaders were all celebrated, which was outstanding, because leaders are often forgotten and not celebrated. As one of the Awardees, been celebrated has encouraged me to do more for the society as a Community Leader. I urge everyone to support this great course.
Well done to the organiser (Mayor Olami Ajibola) and EPRA AWARDS Team, may God bless you all, more grace in Jesus mighty name. Amen!
 
To Fancy TV Channel UK and the organizers of EPRA Awards, I would like to use this opportunity to thank those who nominated me as one of the recipient of this year’s EPRA Award. I am hugely grateful and feeling immensely proud. The hall and the environment was fantastic; the deco was magic. The activities of the event was outstanding from the beginning to the end. Huge personality turnout. The icing on the cake was the Oba gracing the occasion including the Mayors and kids perfornmance was fantastic ” catch them young”. Madam MC from NTA well done ma. Highly talented. My respect and honour goes to the both of you for a successful night . May God continue to bless your family IJN Thank you. Chief Mrs Ngozi Dike
 
Dr Abbey Akinoshun stated that the event was awesome. The
special occasion was graced by eminent personalities in our community it was a
great honour to receive an award in the presence of these great achievers.
Massive thanks to the EPRA Team for presenting me and my foundation (DAAF) with
the Outstanding Charity Champion of the Year Award. I’m truly humbled.
Rev. Dr Prisca Richards CEO Prisca’s World of Entertainment
Production.
Awwww! EPRA Awards, I felt like I was back to school to
answer JAMB questions. There is no short cut to EPRA Awards. It is a type of
awards that a total home work must be done on you before you are nominated.
EPRA is real and genuine up till now l don’t know who nominated me. In fact the
team visited me up to the schools l graduated from in Nigeria and in the UK
even to my places of works. I will like to say here that whatever you find
yourself doing, do it so well to your community and to the World at large. EPRA
team found me out, now I will put more effort to whatever I am doing so I can
win again haahaaaa. Once again. Thanks to EPRA organisers it was a night to
remember and indeed a success. More grace to EPRA Awards.
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