Penultimate Thursday, precisely 27th of June, 2019, The Hidden Substance, a motivational Book by journalist and online news media publisher, Alonge Michael ‘Dele was unveiled at the prestigious Imperial Hall, Alausa area of Lagos.
In the author’s speech, Alonge said, “Speechless is the way i feel looking at all the adorable faces within the four walls of this hall that graced my first-ever intellectual compilation, The Hidden Substance.
Sincerely I don’t know how well to say it to you all that I am nothing, but a mere product of grace.
The journey that culminated to this destination and location today was borne out of the grace that guided me to realization and discovery of The Hidden Substance that lies hidden within me.
It hasn’t been a smooth voyage, but with perseverance, dedication and hard work, falling and raising, picking up the broken pieces, mending and discarding when necessary. I hope a critical and constructive look into my life via The Hidden Substance will act as a catalyst to erupt the latent volcano in as many people that seem boxed up in a tight corner, about to surrender to the unfavourable challenges and obnoxious obstacles life throws in their path.
I would want to encourage such people to shun every form of defeatist tendency, look inwards, challenge yourself and believe that you can always do better than now. A life of crime, drugs and other social vices should never define who you truly are. Rewrite your story, tell it to the world and someday soon you will be celebrated.
I welcome you all to the discovery of how I discovered The Hidden Substance.”
Present at the event which was professionally anchored by a sensational artist, Tito Da.fire had the presence of these notable personalities, Hajia Taibat Elemosho-Okesanjo a.k.a. Montai, Mrs. Ogboru, Omede Odekina from UBA, Gladys Sam-Sedi, MD First Spring Insurance, beauty queen Rose Tinuola, Director Swissgarde Adeola Opeogun, Kasy Kene, Mrs. Abiola Olugboja, Sam Olatunji of BigSam Media, Mr. Babatunde Olowu, Mrs. Helen Ovie, Obayi Irene, Taiwo Agboola and Kay Campbell, Tunde Ogunmola, Niyi Tabiti, Funsho Arogundade, Yusuf Adeoye, Aggrey Adedoyin, Omolara Olowolagba, Olajumoke Odusolu, Oduse Funmilola, Oluwaseyefunmi Odusolu, Bro Demola, Maryanne Oritoke Oshoffa, Tona Oguzie of Eluziv Concept Hospitality, Mrs. Sambo O. Kehinde, Clara Agada, Aderinoye Adedoyinsola, Ambassador Tayo Blackson, Olumide E. Ojo, Olumide Omotoye, Pastor P.A. Ajayi, Evang Gbagidi and others.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has remanded Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Bello was arraigned on a 16-count charge related to alleged money laundering on Wednesday.
The first phase of a 10,800-bed hostel project at the Lagos State University (LASU) is now ready for inauguration, according to Tokunbo Wahab, former special adviser to the governor on education.
Wahab, who is now commissioner for environment and water resources in Lagos, describes the project as ambitious and transformative.
“ It remains one of the most ambitious and transformative projects undertaken during my time as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education,” he wrote on X.
“It was executed through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) arrangement which involves seven reputable investors.”
Wahab commended Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos governor, for his leadership and continuous support.
“Proud of the work done here and to have been a part of this special one,” he added.
“Through the grace of God and the unwavering support and the dedication of the Lagos State Office of Public-Private Partnerships, the relentless efforts of the management staff of LASU, led by Vice Chancellor Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, and the cooperation of other key stakeholders, the first phase of this landmark project has now been completed.”
Wahab emphasized that the project showcases the state government’s commitment to leveraging public-private partnerships to address critical infrastructure needs in the education sector.
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has pleaded not guilty to the 16-count charge filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over his alleged involvement in a N110 billion fraud.
Bello was arraigned on Wednesday before Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja.
The former Kogi governor had been declared wanted by the EFCC in April 2024.