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By Abiodun Omotosho
It was excitement and fun throughout at the Bisi Olatilo Show 20th anniversary at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday 23rd November, 2019 when Former President Obasanjo, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola and many dignitaries were honoured.
The celebrant/Founder and Chairman of BISCON communication, Bisi Olatilo in high spirit appreciated all his guests one by one by mentioning their names as soon as they arrives the venue of the event leaving out no one.
Infact, the master of ceremony, Mr. Shodimu had to hijacked the mic from the celebrant warning that he talk no more. But instantly the celebrant reply him ‘ I have to appreciate my guest’. Olatilo appreciated all that witness the 20th anniversary of the company.
Many people were awarded different categories. Among the dignitaries awarded were the Biola Shagaya, Lagos State Governor, ably represented by the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Gbenga Omotosho, Sir Keshinton Adebutu, ably represented by her daughter, Aare of Lagos, Okoya.
Others are the Governor of the State of Osun. Mr. Gboyega Oyetola who happens to be the celebrant host Governor, he was also represented by four of his Commissioners.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was also awarded. Others who received award are: Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Late Bayelsa State Governor, Alams, Founder of African Independent Television, Raymond Dokpesi and Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu.
Diginitries at the event are, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Former Ogun State Governor, Aremo Olusegun Osoba and his counterpart Otunba Gbenga Daniel. Others are Erelu Abiola-Dosunmu, Chief Sunny Kuku, Olorogun Oscar Ibru, white cap chiefs and members of the Lagos Island Club.
The audience enjoy the music of Ara and Late Ras Kimono Veteran Reggae Stars daughter, Oge among many musicians.
To mark the anniversary, a book was launched to mark the anniversary. Also, Aremo Olusegun Osoba led diginitries to cut the anniversary cake and anniversary pictures were taken.
Photo caption: From Left–Senator Ben Moris-Bruce; Nigeria’s first female Minister of Industry and second female President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Chief (Mrs.) Nike Akande; wife of the celebrant, Folashade; celebrant/Chairman BISCON communication, Bisi Olatilo, Advertising Guru, Ayo Shobanjo; Erelu Abiola-Dosunmu; Biola Shagaya; Former Ogun State Governor Gbenga Daniel; Chief Sunny Kuku and Sentor Gbenga Ashafa, during the 20th Anniversary of BISCON communication
