Otedola Donates Another N3.7bn Phase II of Engineering Faculty Building to Augustine University Aspires to make institution centre of excellence in engineering studies
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Chancellor University,
of Augustine Ilara, Epe,
Lagos State, and billionaire businessman, Mr Femi Otedola, has donated another N3.7 billion for the phase II of the
school's engineering building. Speaking at the sixth convocation ceremony of the university, Otedola, who
was represented by Mr Philip Akinola, described the event as a remarkable moment not only for the graduates, but also for
those that had contributed in shaping the lives and futures of the young men and women. A year earlier, the serial
philanthropist and entrepreneur had also donated a finished Continued on page 6
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Zenith Bank Wins ‘Bank of The Year’ and ‘Retail Bank of The Year’ at BAFI Awards 2024
Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as ‘Bank of the Year’ and ‘Retail Bank of the Year’ at the Businessday Banks and Other Financial Institutions’ (BAFI) Awards 2024. The bank retained the ‘Bank of the
Year’ award for the second consecutive year, carting home the most prestigious honour at the ceremony held at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday, October 25, 2024.
The BAFI Awards have become established as the benchmark of distinction for institutions in Nigeria’s financial services sector, recognizing and celebrating organisations, teams, and
individuals that are achieving excellence in the delivery of financial services across the entire client and customer spectrum. Commenting on the recognitions, the Group
Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON, said, “We are deeply honoured to be recognised as ‘Bank of the Year’ and ‘Retail Bank of the Year’ at the BAFI Awards 2024.
These recognitions attest to our strategic focus on customer satisfaction, sustainable growth and innovation. They also emphasise our resilience Continued on page 6
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10TH ANNIVERSARY OF AIR PEACE...
L-R: Professor Obiora Okonkwo, Chairman, United Nigeria Airline; Dr. Allen Onyema, Chairman, Air Peace; Mrs Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, MD/CEO, Fidelity Bank PLC; Mrs Alice Onyema, Vice-Chairman, Air Peace; Mrs Toyin Olajide, Chief Operating Officer, Air Peace; Her Excellency Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow, First Lady of Gambia; Mrs. Ekaete Sumonu, Non-Executive Director, Air Peace; Olori Temitope Ogunwusi, wife of Ooni of Ife; Mrs Ejiro Eghagha, Chief of Finance and Administration, Air Peace; Alhaji Mohammed Danjuma, Non-Executive Director, Air Peace; and Bovi Ugboma, Master of Ceremony during the 10th year anniversary of Air Peace held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, last Friday
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