Photos: Esama OƑ Benin, Celebrates 80th Birthday in Grand Style
Igbinedion will turn 80 on
September 11th and a month long
celebration which will stretch around
three continents has kicked off in
Benin. Colourful activities to mark
his birthday started in Benin last
week and today he went to
University of Ibadan for the launch
of his biography written by four
professors from University's
department of History. It's said to be
the first honour of its kind by UI.
From Ibadan, the party will move to
South Africa, then there's a party in
London and the US.
The Esama is said to have ordered a
new wonder ride to celebrate this
milestone. See pics from some
activities that has already taken
place after the cut..
The Esama
He's known for his many pioneering
achievements and vast business
empire. Amongst his pioneering
achievements are:
1) First to set up an auto assembly
plant in Nigeria with the company he
founded, Mid Motors
2) First to set up a private Airline in
Nigeria, Okada Air which at its height
had over 40 aircraft including the
world's largest passenger plane at
the time, the Boeing 747. Okada was
also the largest private airline in
Africa at the time.
3) First to set up a private university
in Nigeria, Igbinedion University,
Okada Town.
He's also known for his many
philanthropic contributions and
organizations set up by him.
In recognition of his Numerous
achievements he was twice
honoured with high national awards
by the President, namely
Commander order of the Niger, and
Commander of the Federal Republic.
(CON & CFR)
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