It is with sincere gratitude that I received Mr @AkbarAliShah, General Manager of Reckitt Sub-Saharan Africa and Chief Executive Officer of @ReckittNigeria, together with Mrs Cassandra Uzo-Ogbugh, Head of External Affairs, Media and Partnerships, ReckittSSA, and their delegation, at the @WellbeingAfrica Foundation Lagos Office, where they graciously extended their condolences on the passing of my beloved father, H.R.H. Otunba Adekunle Ojora, O.F.R., C.O.N., J.P., the Otunba of Lagos and Lisa of Ife.

In the spirit of purposeful impact that has so meaningfully characterised our shared journey, we turned, in reflection, to the living expression of our collaboration, reviewing the remarkable progress of the WBFA @DettolNigeria Hygiene Quest Programme and Curricula under Reckitt’s #CleanNaija Commitment, alongside the advancement of Project Oscar – Light for Life, our joint Neonatal Jaundice Screening, Treatment, and Kernicterus Prevention Programme.

To Mr Shah, Mrs Uzo-Ogbugh, and the entire @ThisIsReckitt organisation, I extend my appreciation for your grace in sorrow and your continued partnership in purpose, as together we continue to advance a Nigeria in which hygiene is the foundation for healthy beginnings, and dignified care is a fundamental right secured for all.

#WBFADHQ
#ProjectOscar
#WellbeingForAll
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Today we hold in remembrance Senator Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim, PhD, FCIB, two years since his passing, a distinguished senator who served the people of Kwara South with honour and purpose in the 8th National Assembly.

As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions and founder of the Rafiu Ibrahim Foundation, his dedication to the people of Kwara South was felt in the legislation he championed and the scholarships and opportunities he made possible through a lifetime of purposeful public service.

A loyal friend to my dear husband @BukolaSaraki and I, his absence continues to be felt by all who had the privilege of knowing him. May Almighty God grant him the highest place in Aljannah Firdaus and keep his beloved family under His grace and protection always. Ameen. ...

Last night, I joined the Ogbue and Elumelu families for the Night of Tributes in honour of the late Chief Sir Israel Chinwuba Ogbue, former Chairman of UBA Plc and pioneer executive of NICON, who transitioned to eternal glory on 18th February 2026, his 99th birthday.

Born in Onicha-Olona, Delta State, Chief Ogbue built a distinguished career across Nigeria’s most respected financial and public institutions. Through nearly a century of history and transformation, he remained a pillar of integrity, wisdom, and grace.

To his beloved wife, his daughter Dr. Awele Elumelu, the Ogbue family, and all who were fortunate to know him, may his memory be your continued strength, and may Almighty God receive him with open arms. Amen.

#NightOfTributes
#ChiefSirIsraelOgbue
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Recognising that neonatal jaundice detection has not always been designed with darker skin tones in mind, contributing to delayed diagnosis and inequitable outcomes for Black newborns, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa is advancing a health systems strengthening response through Project Oscar – Light For Life, a Neonatal Jaundice Screening, Treatment, and Kernicterus Prevention Programme, reflecting the call of #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 2026 to address systemic blind spots from the very first breath, as I discussed on the @EveryPregnancy #BornInto podcast, highlighting how visual assessment standards continue to miss jaundice in darker-skinned infants.

Rooted in the lived experience and advocacy of @Oscar.Anderson.7967 MBE, supported by our #WBFA social impact partners @ThisIsReckitt, and delivered in partnership with @SCIDaR Solina Centre for International Development & Research, @NEST360Org, and the Lagos State Ministry of Health @LagosHealth and Lagos State Government @LagosStateGovt, Project Oscar – Light For Life strengthens early identification, timely treatment, and referral systems within routine newborn care, representing Nigeria’s first initiative of its kind.

Our impact to date in March 2026
💡 9,718 newborns screened across participating facilities
💡 1,049 newborns identified with elevated bilirubin levels
💡 97.1 per cent of identified cases treated
💡 0 cases of kernicterus recorded among screened infants
💡 342 healthcare workers trained

Through the deployment of transcutaneous bilirubinometers, expansion of phototherapy access, and targeted frontline workforce training, Project Oscar – Light For Life is embedding equitable, evidence-based neonatal jaundice screening within essential newborn care, aligned with guidance from the World Health Organization @WHO.

With growing global collaboration, including innovation partners such as @Picterus_Jaundice, our work is advancing scalable, non-invasive solutions that improve diagnostic accuracy across all populations and extend access to undersupported communities, because every newborn deserves the opportunity to survive and thrive without preventable harm.

#ProjectOscar
#LightForLife ...

It was a distinct honour to join the families of the late Mr. Moses Ogah Owoicho and the late Mr. Isa Ochokwunu, both of Iga-Okpaya in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, at the wedding ceremony of the gallant groom, Sunday Ohepo Ogah, and his beautiful bride, Happiness Isah.

The solemn and joyful Nuptial Mass, held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Nyanya, Karu, Abuja, was a beautiful celebration of faith, prayer, and thanksgiving as the couple entered into the sacred covenant of marriage.

I was also pleased to co-chair the wedding reception at the DEPOWA Conference Hall, Mogadishu Cantonment, Abacha Barracks, Abuja, alongside the Chairman, ACG Ada Salefu Odaudu, Assistant Comptroller General of Customs (Rtd).

I wish Sunday and Happiness a lifetime richly blessed with love, peace, and enduring joy as they begin their journey together in holy matrimony. Amen.

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It was a pleasure to pay a courtesy call on His Royal Majesty, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Kusenla III, @HRMSAElegushi, in celebration of his 50th birthday and Golden Jubilee yesterday.

On this significant occasion, I reflected on a reign defined by thoughtful leadership and a commitment to community advancement. I commend His Royal Majesty’s dedication to inclusive development and to strengthening the social and cultural fabric of Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom.

May this Golden Jubilee year be marked by renewed purpose and abundant blessings. ...

Fifteen years today.

I remember my dear brother, Adegboyega `Gbegi` Ojora, with a love that time cannot diminish. His presence lives on in the memories we hold and the lives he touched.

“Ẹni tí ń gbé abẹ́ ààbò Ọlọ́run Ọgá-ogo, yóò máa gbé lábẹ́ ojiji Olódùmarè.” — Psalm 91

May his soul continue to rest in the shelter of the most high, in perfect peace. Amen. ...

As a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, with 37 years at the Bar, I was honoured to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Annual Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Legal Practice @NBA_SLP in Lagos, a convening which advances legal practice and strengthens justice administration in Nigeria.

Under the forward-looking theme, Evolving Trends: Nigerian Legal Practice, Global Perspectives, the conference brings together leading voices from the Bar, the Bench, government, academia, and industry, reflecting a collective responsibility to shape a legal profession that is responsive to national priorities and aligned with global standards.

I was pleased to join distinguished leaders, including the Chair of the NBA Section on Legal Practice, Folashade Alli SAN, and to hear the keynote address delivered by H.E. Dr Olufemi Elias, Judge ad hoc at the International Court of Justice, alongside the presence of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, who delivered special remarks and formally opened the conference, and whose leadership continues to guide the administration of justice at the highest level.

In Lagos, a dynamic legal and commercial hub, and as the legal landscape undergoes transformation driven by technological innovation and shifting expectations, the convening sets an influential tone for dialogue, partnership, and reform, highlighting the imperative for practitioners to embrace modernisation, deepen professional excellence, and engage meaningfully with international frameworks while safeguarding the integrity of our legal systems.

The conference also marked the launch of the NBA-SLP National Law Firm Directory 2026, the official directory of law firms in Nigeria, enhancing transparency, visibility, and professional connectivity across the sector.

I commend the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Legal Practice for convening such a consequential forum, and for its continued leadership in fostering professional development, inclusivity, and distinction across the legal community.

#NBASLP2026
#NBASLPConference
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Dearest Gentle Reader,

I was delighted to attend the Bridgerton Ladies’ Soirée, graciously hosted by “Lady Tosin Teaton of Nelshire”, bringing together an inspiring assembly of accomplished women in a setting of elegance and thoughtful exchange; so themed to signal the launch of the FIDAP Foundation.

In such company, one is reminded that true distinction lies in purpose and in the collective strength of women shaping communities and futures alike.

Just as the finest houses of society are remembered not only for their grace but for the good they bring to the world, so too may this Foundation stand as a beacon of purpose, generosity and hope for generations to come. My sincere appreciation to our host for curating an afternoon of such refinement and meaningful connection.

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Over the Easter break, it was a pleasure to celebrate Lagos’ vibrant waterfront vision at the launch of @LokoSportsLounge and Houseboats.

Alongside sister destinations @KokoBeachLagos and @MakoLagos, this exciting addition reflects the growing potential of leisure, hospitality, and waterfront sport, luxury and cultural experiences to position Lagos and Nigeria as premier tourism destinations.

Investments like these highlight the creativity, enterprise, and ambition shaping our city’s rising global appeal. 🌊🇳🇬 ...

The stone has been rolled away. The grave is empty. Hope lives again.

The Lion of the Tribe of Judah, our risen Lord, Jesus Christ, has triumphed. As proclaimed in the Bible, “Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah… has triumphed.” (Revelation 5:5)

Easter celebrates the triumph of life over death and light over darkness; May the promise of the Resurrection renew our faith and inspire us to serve one another with compassion.

The Lion has risen, hope walks the earth again. Kristi ti jinde, lootọ. Alleluia. ✨🕊️🌅 ...

Yesterday`s Holy Wednesday marked the Burial Service of beloved late Mrs Oluwakemi Oyeteju James at the Daystar Christian Centre, Lagos, a moment of sorrow, but also of profound gratitude for a life well lived and a God whose grace sustains even in our deepest grief.

May Almighty God comfort the James, Oyediran, Macaulay, and Ojikutu families in the knowledge that Kemi is safe and well at peace in His arms.

Amen. ...