Renowned businessman, Captain Hosa Okunbo celebrates
If happiness may be defined as good fortune joined to virtue or as independent, or as a life that is both agreeable and secure or as a plenty of property and slaves with the capacity to get more; and if these words are best to describe happiness, then the luxury businessman, Captain Hosa Wells Okunbo shouldn’t be exceptional to celebrate his 61st birthday in funfair and razzmatazz against all the advertorial and congratulatory messages in the pages of newspaper. Captain (Dr) Idahosa is a model, a case study of success who in his life and business experiences, has traversed the land, sea and the air. At 21 he became a pilot, at 30 he had logged in 7,500 hours of flying time as a commer- cial jet plane pilot. Many years later, he ventured into agriculture where his company, Well Farms Limited has invested millions of dollars in greenhouse farming and agro- allied business in Edo State. Idahosa’s exploits, business can be seen as a tool for fantasy, one by which the billionaire magnate shows that we can transform our reality. Idahosa’s life is certainly fantastic, the stuff of fairy tales, magazine covers and excellent portraits. But it’s crucial to note that he made his own destiny. He effortlessly melds into the roles of a diligent worker and responsible family man. This is why his businesses thrive and his family blossoms with amazing speed, sophistication and simplicity.
There is something about Globacom that makes its former workers return, years after leaving the organization for greener pastures. Some say it has to do with the job security and convivial working environment; a number of other ex-staff say it is because the chairman of Globacom, Dr. Mike Adenuga, GCON, CSG, CLH, quadruples as a teacher, leader, father, and mentor before being an employer. Bode Opeseitan, a pioneer staff, who resigned in July 2017 to run a business is now back in the fold as Director, External Communications & PR. The brilliant journalist is one in a long line of ex-staff of the preeminent telecommunications company to return after seeking pastures greener elsewhere. Bode is a Fellow of the World Press Institute in Macalester College, Minnesota, USA; Poynter Institute, Florida, USA; and the Reuters Foundation, UK.