All roads lead to the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday, October 17, 2025, as the crème of Nigeria’s political and social elite converge for the 55th Anniversary Awards and Recognition Dinner of the University of Lagos Alumni Association.
The highlight of the evening will be the conferment of the UNILAG Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award on Senator (Dr.) Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, CON, the distinguished Senate Majority Leader and alumnus of the prestigious institution.
The invitation-only, VIP-tagged event has already set high society abuzz. Expected in attendance as Special Guest of Honour is His Excellency, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, GCFR, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, while Dr. Sonny Kuku, OFR, FAS, the Olor’ogun of Ijebuland, will chair the occasion. The evening will be hosted by Engr. Ifeoluwa Oyedele, FNSE, FAEng, President of the University of Lagos Alumni Association Worldwide.
For Senator Bamidele — popularly known as M.O.B. — this honour is yet another feather in an already decorated cap. From his early days as a student activist at UNILAG, where he served as a students’ union leader, to his current role as a national lawmaker and policy influencer, Bamidele’s journey has been marked by resilience, intellect, and service. His legislative record, advocacy for judicial reforms, and mentorship of young Nigerians have earned him accolades across the political divide.
The event promises to be an elegant celebration of excellence, legacy, and leadership. With the Eko Hotel ballroom set to sparkle with glamour, guests are expected from the Senate, the judiciary, academia, and corporate Nigeria.
Conversations in Lagos power circles already suggest that this will be one of the most talked-about social gatherings of the year — a fitting tribute to a man whose career continues to inspire both the old guard and the next generation.
For Senator Bamidele, October 17 will not just be another evening of recognition; it will be a homecoming of sorts: a return to where it all began.
