AIYEDATIWA'S AIDE, OLAMIDE FALANA HONOURED WITH FEMALE ICON OF LEADERSHIP AWARD

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AIYEDATIWA’S AIDE, OLAMIDE FALANA HONOURED WITH FEMALE ICON OF LEADERSHIP AWARD

The Special Adviser to Governor Aiyedatiwa on Gender Matters, Chief Mrs. Olamide Falana has received the Female Icon of Leadership Award at the 5th Anniversary of TopShot Magazine in recognition of her outstanding contributions and doggedness in promoting Gender- related issues in the State.

According to the Media Officer in the Office of Gender Matters, Debbie Funmilayo, the award ceremony which took place at Dejavu hotel, Alagbaka Akure was organized under the theme “Strategies for Enhancing Growth of MSMEs in Ondo State” to commemorate the event.

Speaking with newsmen after the event, Chief Falana commended the Publisher Mrs. Ngozi Aduloju for her hardwork over the years and expressed appreciation to the organizers for the honor with an assurance to do more.

“This award is a spur for me to do more having being identified for such a significant title on this day. I appreciate the Publisher of TopShot Magazine and I promise to keep doing more of what got me into the spotlight so that more results can be achieved”.

Earlier, the host and Publisher of TopShot Magazine, Mrs. Aduloju while giving her address said it had been a journey of faith, perseverance and commitment even as she mentioned that the purpose of the gathering was to bring together tested and trusted individuals that had made their mark positively in the State.

Mrs. Aduloju further congratulated the recipients and said “Today’s conferment of award is indeed a homecoming for all the awardees and I am happy TopShot has erected a brand for itself worthy to be identified with”.

Guest Lecturer and Chairman of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Prince Temitope Olu-Adeyemi, delivering his lecture highlighted indicative challenges facing the MSMEs and possible solutions that he said if implemented, could impact positively on the industry.

“The growth and development of MSMEs in Ondo State require concerted efforts from government, private sector and MSMEs as a whole; Implementation of the strategies and enactment of supportive policies would foster capacity building and skill development for a more friendly ecosystem that would enhance market access and promotions; Let’s work together to empower the industry for a more prosperous future for Ondo State.” He said.

The event was attended by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Olayide Adelami mni as the Special Guest of honour while other distinguished personalities awarded at the event for their achievements and unwavering dedication to the development of the society were: Barr. Muyiwa Adu aka Cubana, Princess Omowumi Olatunji, Mrs. Toyin Adegbenro, Hon. Tunde Adeleye.

Other notable personalities and Royal Fathers in attendance were: Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Engr. Razaq Obe; Commissioner for Regional Integration and Diaspora Relations, Prince Boye Ologbese, State Chairman of TAMPAN, Mr. Ayoade Aderemi; Oba Adefehinti Aderemi J. P, Alara of Ilara-Mokin; High Chief. Adebisi Abraham, Alaja of Okegbe; High Chief Abiodun Adejo, Odole of Akure amongst others.

High point of the event was the Topshot Magazine launch segment and conferment of awards to the recipients.