By Simeon Okworide
The 27th of May 2018 will
remain evergreen in the minds of Oskilo family as Kilo area of Surulere
witnessed a large crowd of visitors, including captains of industries, people
from all walks of life, friends and well-wishers trouped in to celebrate with
the chairman/CEO of Kilo group of hotels limited, chief Jonah Ekeloma Osikilo
on his 80th birthday.
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| Chief J.E. Osikilo being assisted by wife and children to cut his 80th birthday cake. |
The ceremony started with a mass
service presided over by Rev. Fr.Kingsley Njoku held at St. Anthony Catholic
church, Gbaja, Surulere while the cutting of the 80th birthday cake
and reception took place at his residence where food and drinks were served to
the satisfaction of everyone present.
The celebrant, chief J.E.Osikilo who
spoke to Isoko mirror, he expressed satisfaction and joy over the success of
the event, noting that, God almighty just gave him the honour and privilege to
make the day possible.
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| Chief J.E. Osikilo, wife, son, professor Saliba Mukoro and other well wishers dancing to the glory of God to the Altar during mass service. |
“I am honoured and privileged to be
among you today, but one thing I want to say to every one of us here today is
very clear.
I urge you all to always give thanks
and glory to almighty God, Our creator for his infinite mercies upon us. I pray
God to protect and guide you all as you return to your various destinations.
God will grant you all journey mercies” he said.
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| chief J.E. Osikilo (middle) flanked by well wisher at the occassion. |
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| The officiating priest of St; Anthony Catholic church, Gbaja, Rev. Fr.Kingsley Njoku officiating the mass service in honour of Chief J.E. Osikilo 80th birthday. |
The popular Urhobo musician in Lagos,
popularly called “Oyibo” thrilled the guests with Urhobo lyrics at the
reception while some of the dignitaries that graced the occasion includes
professor and Mrs. Saliba Mukoro, Dr. Mitieh Paul DPO of Aguda police station,
Sp(Mrs) Binta Onoja, Dominus Ojero, chairman CMO of St. Anthony Catholic
Church, Gbaja and others.
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| Chief J.E. Osikilo and wife taking the holy communion. |
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| Chief J.E. Osikilo and wife in a group photograph with children
Chief J.E. Osikilo exchanging pleasantries with wife during mass service held at St; Anthony Catholic church Gbaja, Surulere.
Chief J.E. Osikilo exchanging pleasantries with professor Saliba Mukoro at the mass service held at St; Anthony Catholic church Gbaja-Surulere.
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