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SPECIAL REPORT....THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE AIG-IMOUKHUEDE FOUNDATION 2026 PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM CONVENING IN LAGOS

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By Mike Cerutti Osagie, publisher Richlist  The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation 2026 Public Sector Reform Convening held in Lagos has once again positioned itself as the most important gathering for the future of governance in Nigeria. In a nation where public service reform is often discussed but rarely sustained, this convening brought together reform leaders, alumni of the Foundation's programmes, private sector stakeholders and development partners under one roof to chart a new course for effective service delivery. The significance of this convening lies first in its consistency. Since its establishment by Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede and Mrs. Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, the Foundation has moved from rhetoric to action by investing over billions of naira in building the capacity of public servants. This 2026 edition was not just another conference, it was a showcase of results, where alumni who now occupy critical positions across ministries, departments and agencies shared how the trainin...

RT. HON. DR. PETER ODEY: THE LOYAL DEPUTY REDEFINING SERVICE IN CROSS RIVER...Pays Glowing Tribute To Governor Otu @ 67

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•The Face of Uncommon Loyalty in Power                      • By Mike cerutti  In the complex theatre of Nigerian politics where the relationship between a Governor and his Deputy is often marked by suspicion and rivalry, Rt. Hon. Dr. Peter Odey, Deputy Governor of Cross River State, has chosen a different path — the path of absolute loyalty, humility and purposeful service. For Dr. Odey, deputyship is not a platform for competition but a sacred mandate to strengthen the administration of his principal, His Excellency Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu. This uncommon disposition was once again displayed in his moving 67th birthday tribute to Governor Otu, where he described the Governor as a man who epitomizes intentional leadership, discipline and an uncommon sense of duty. From the hallowed chambers of the Cross River State House of Assembly where he served as Leader of the 9th Assembly to his current position as Deputy Governor,...

Prophetess Roseline Oyeleke......MEET THE WOMAN WHO LIVES BY HELPING THE BLIND PEOPLE

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"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." This quote describes the life of Prophetess Roseline Oyeleke, a woman who has dedicated her entire life to helping blind people in Nigeria. Her calling started with a voice. She said she heard a voice clearly telling her, go and make the blind happy. She asked what will I use to make them happy, and the voice replied, you have what they need. When she asked what they need, the answer was simple, support and caring. At first she disobeyed the voice. She thought it was not her business. But God had a different way of teaching her the assignment, and her life took a dramatic turn that changed everything. She became blind for two full years. For two years she lived in total darkness. She could not see her family, she could not go anywhere on her own, and she had to depend on people for everything. It was in that darkness she finally understood the pain of blind people. When God in His mercy restored her...

SPECIAL REPORT: 10 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT PROFESSOR AARE AFE BABALOLA — THE MAN WHO BUILT A TOP NOTCH UNIVERSITY AT 80

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                • By Richlist Int Magazine  There are men, and there are monuments. There are lives that pass, and lives that become a university. In the quiet hills of Ado-Ekiti, where destiny writes in riddles, a farm boy who once tilled soil with empty hands rose to build a kingdom of knowledge at an age when most men count their graves — at 80. This is the story of Professor Aare Afe Babalola, CON, OFR, SAN — born October 30, 1929 to peasant farmers Odofin Aripin Omolore and Abigail Agbedun, a former Grade II teacher, court registrar and farm labourer who turned poverty into a pulpit and whose ever-present smile tells you grace found him...In this special report, best selling Africa's wordsmith, Mike Cerutti tells you 10 things you must note about the The Aare Afe Babalola  1. He Conquered Education Without A Classroom. No rich uncle, no university gate. Through Wolsey Hall Oxford by private study, he passed Cambridge O and A Levels,...

AFE BABALOLA AT 97 — THE MAN AND HIS LESSONS..PROF Mike Ozekhome CON Pens Rare Goodwill Message

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Prof Afe Babalola remains a towering figure whose name resonates beyond law, education and philanthropy. From humble beginn  ings to becoming one of Africa's most revered legal luminaries and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, his life is a masterclass in hard work, vision and uncommon generosity. At over 90, he continues to inspire generations as a builder of men, institutions and legacies that will outlive him. In honour of his enduring impact, eminent personalities, friends and beneficiaries across the nation have continued to pay glowing tributes to the Aare of Ekiti. One of such heartfelt tributes comes from a man of substance who sees in him a father, mentor and symbol of excellence...High Chief Professor Mike Ozekhome CON  •AFE BABALOLA AT 97 — THE MAN AND HIS LESSONS By Prof. Mike Ozekhome, CON Happy 97th Birthday to a living legend, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, CON, OFR, FCIArb, LL.D,D.Litt, Founder and Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti. A great ...

PATIENCE KEY SENDS GLOWING GOODWILL MESSAGE TO AN ICON: AFE BABALOLA

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Afe Babalola remains a towering figure whose name resonates beyond law, education and philanthropy. From humble beginnings to becoming one of Africa's most revered legal luminaries and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, his life is a masterclass in hard work, vision and uncommon generosity. At over 90, he continues to inspire generations as a builder of men, institutions and legacies that will outlive him. In honour of his enduring impact, eminent personalities, friends and beneficiaries across the nation have continued to pay glowing tributes to the Aare of Ekiti. One of such heartfelt tributes comes from a woman of substance who sees in him a father, mentor and symbol of excellence...in person of Patience Ofure Key • HAPPY 97TH BIRTHDAY TO A LIVING LEGEND, AARE AFE BABALOLA On the joyous occasion of your 97th birthday, celebrated on October 18, I extend my warmest congratulations and profound admiration to Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, CON, OFR—an extraordinary legal lumina...

PROF MIKE OZEKHOME CON @ 69: THE FIVE SECRETS OF THE LEGAL GIANT YOU CAN TAP FROM

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" There is no blessing equal to the blessing of work" — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe                 • By Mike Cerutti Osagie  I have written on High Chief Professor Mike Ozekhome  CON for ages now, to Glory of God and I can testify that he is a total gentleman brand, a good listener who talks less but acts more. A man whose word is his bond and whose presence commands both respect and inspiration. On his 69th birthday today 15th October 2026, on instinct, I felt as a Global Youth Adviser and Advocate of Success and Prosperity, I must send this work on him. Not just a birthday wish, but a blueprint. Because at 69, Ozekhome is not just celebrating age, he is celebrating impact. This year, as he marks 69 glorious years, I have distilled his success into five key secrets that you can tap on, if you truly want to rise above the ordinary. Number One:  High Chief Ozekhome is a man that loves God. Whatever he does, he puts God first. That is...