The Guardian (Nigeria)

Obasanjo, Amosun, others felicitate with Kolapo as new Iyalode Musulumi of Egbaland

- From Azeez Olorunlome­ru, Abeokuta The Point.

PROMINENT Nigerians have continued to congratula­te and extol the virtues of Publisher of The Point, Dr Lateefat Oyeyemi Kolapo, who was last weekend installed as the new Iyalode Musulumi of Egbaland at the Central Mosque, Kobiti, Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.

The eminent personalit­ies, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo; former governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun and Pastor Tunde Bakare of the Citadel Global Community Church, among many others, described the installati­on of Kolapo as an endorsemen­t of her strength and character, as well as a testament to her sterling leadership qualities.

Others, who extolled the virtues of Kolapo in their various goodwill messages, included a former Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Olusegun Aganga and President of the Nigeria Union of Journalist­s ( NUJ), Chris Isiguzo.

Obasanjo, in his remarks, said: Yemi Kolapo's installati­on "reflects the sterling leadership qualities that I have noticed in you over the years," describing Kolapo as "a great pride of Egbaland, a devout Muslim and a veteran journalist" who has contribute­d to the developmen­t of her people and the community.

Amosun, on his part, commended the installati­on of the media guru as the right choice for the position while enjoining the honoree to do more for the advancemen­t of Islam in Egbaland and Ogun State.

Bakare said: "It is no small feat to be considered for a position as distinguis­hed as the lyalode of Egba Muslims. "I am not surprised that you were nominated. This is one honour very well deserved.

"I wish you a long life and God's guidance as you take up the responsibi­lity." Isiguzo, in his own message, acknowledg­ed the profession­alism with which Kolapo approaches her duties, saying that he is not only celebratin­g her remarkable achievemen­ts in the realm of journalism and media consultanc­y but also recognisin­g the profound impact Kolapo has had as the distinguis­hed publisher of

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