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Ita-Giwa, Elegushi, Sunny Kuku, others honour Michael Effiong at 50

By Funsho Akinwale
16 November 2019   |   3:58 am
It was celebration galore last Sunday at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, when Ovation International Magazine Editor, Michael Effiong, celebrated his 50th birthday. To celebrate the day, eminent Nigerians, including Oba Saheed Elegushi, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, Rev. Esther Abimbola Ajayi, and many others came to identify with him on his special day. Prominent comedian, Tunde Adewale,…

Oba Saheed Elegushi, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, Rev. Esther Abimbola Ajayi

It was celebration galore last Sunday at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, when Ovation International Magazine Editor, Michael Effiong, celebrated his 50th birthday.

To celebrate the day, eminent Nigerians, including Oba Saheed Elegushi, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, Rev. Esther Abimbola Ajayi, and many others came to identify with him on his special day.

Prominent comedian, Tunde Adewale, pepped up the ceremony with his hilarious jokes, with Sugar Band and DJ Jimmy Jatt on the bandstand reeling out good music.

The colourful event had such guests as Ovation Chairman, Bashorun Dele Momodu; Mr. Kanmi Osobu, who represented Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Prince Bisi Olatilo, AIG Tunji Alapini (rtd), King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, Dr. Larry Izamoje, Godwin Mekwuye, Princess Toyin Kolade, Hajia Bisi Shuabu, Kemi Pinheiro (SAN) and Benny Obaze.

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