Prominent political figures including the governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, represented by the member representing Warri Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Thomas Ereyitomi, attended the 90th birthday of the mother of veteran journalist Sola Adebayo, Alhaja Rafatu Anike Ibiladun Adebayo in Ibadan, Oyo State on Saturday.
The birthday celebration which is currently ongoing at Jogor Event Centre along Liberty Road Ibadan also has the presence of the member representing Okpe, Sapele and Uvwie Federal Constituency, Hon. Ben Etanabene and member representing Burutu Federal Constituency, Hon. Julius Pondi.
Also in attendance are the National President of the Nigeria Union Journalists (NUJ), Dr. Chris Isiguzo; billionaire businessman, Chief Ayiri Emami; Commissioner for Works (Urban Roads), Hon. Reuben Izeze; former chairman of DESOPADEC, Prince Michael Diden alias Ejele; Executive Director of FENOG, Engr. Matthew Tonlagha and the Managing Director of Warri, Uvwie and Environs Development Agency (WUEDA), Prince Godwin Ejinyere.
The National President Neo Black Movement of Africa (NBM), Olorogun Ese Kakor; Uvwie Council Chairman, Olorogun Tony Ofoni; former House of Representatives members, Dr. Chris Oghenechovwen and Olorogun Solomon Ahwinahwi; former Warri South Council chairman, Dr. Micheal Tidi; Managing Editor of Niger Delta Today Online, Mr. Theophilus Onojeghen; former Delta NUJ Chairman, Comrade Michael Ikeagwu; Delta NUJ Chairman, Comrade Churchill Oyowe and Chief Akpokona Omafuaire Esq.
Also in the roll call are billionaire businessman and Executive Director of Inter-Atlas Synergy Limited, Mr. Peter Dunia; Delta NURTW boss, Chief Francis Ariyor; Warri NUJ Chairman, Comrade Victor Okpomor; High Chief Tunde Smooth and media gurus from across the country.
Several traditional rulers from Yoruba Nation including representatives of Ooni of Ife are also attending the event.
