Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has honoured the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, DLA Toys and Amusement Park, Lagos and AVO Pizza Fabulous, Arepo, Ogun State, Chief (Mrs) Yeye Folashade Shona, Alhaji Abass Obesere, Mrs Jayeola Kuti with Oodua Special Recognition Awards.
The award ceremony was held at the Ojaja Arena, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. In his address, Oba Adeyeye, who was represented at the occasion by Sooko Laekun of Ile-Ife, Chief Adegboyega Ogunwusi, congratulated the Award recipients for making the Yoruba race proud in their respective fields.
He stated that their contributions to the development of Yorubaland and Nigeria at large will not be forgotten.
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OSRA is one of the most prestigious Awards being sponsored by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II and Inter-Continental which honours achievers particularly of Yoruba origin including captains of industries, philanthropists, community leaders, artistes and entrepreneurs who have had a meaningful impact on humanity.
Yeye Folashade Shona, known for her relentless commitment to uplifting others, was specially recognised for her impactful initiatives in women empowerment, education of indigent children, creation of job opportunities for teeming youths, and Socio-economic development of the less-privileged in the Society.
While receiving the award from the Sooko Laekun of Ile-Ife, Chief Adegboyega Ogunwusi, Yeye Folashade Shona who was accompanied by her husband, who she fondly addresses as ‘Kabiyesi’, said, the award will spur her to contribute more to the society.
“I dedicate this award to all women artisans in the country and worldwide for their support to economic development. Receiving an award from my father, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, is truly humbling and I value it with assurance to do more in positive impact making”.
Other award recipients included, popular Fuji musician, Alhaji Abass Akande Obesere, Nollywood actress, Mrs Jayeola Kuti, traditional rulers, among others.
OSRA is one of the most prestigious Awards being sponsored by the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II and Inter-Continental which honours great achievers, particularly of Yoruba origin, including captains of industries, philanthropists, community leaders, artistes and entrepreneurs, who have had a meaningful impact on humanity.
