L…as committee rolls out lineup events
… Amitolu is an epitome of selfless activism – C’ttee chair
Barrister Ayo Adesanmi, chairman, of the planning committee for the 60th birthday anniversary of a renowned human rights activist, Comrade Amitolu Shittu on Tuesday, disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would be in Osogbo, the capital city of Osun on Sunday 29th December 2024, in honour of the rights activist.
He said the President is invited as the principal guest of honour.
The committee further revealed other well-meaning Nigerians expected to grace the occasion, among whom are; Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola (Honorary Chief Host); Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum (Guest Speaker); Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji (Special Guest); Kaduna State Governor; Senator Uba Sanni (Special Guest); National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru (Guest Speaker);
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Imperial Father of the Day) and former Inspection General of Police, Dr. Solomon Arase (Special Guest).
Other dignitaries expected are the managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, of National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, Mr Bola Oyebamiji (Special Guest); Chairman, of Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Dr Zacchaeus Adedeji Adelani (Chairman of the Occasion) and former Osun State Deputy Governor, Mrs Grace Titilayo Ponnle (Chairperson).
Addressing a press conference in Osogbo to intimate journalists on the lineup of programmes, Adesanmi noted that the human rights activist would be celebrated in a grand style as all is set to host people from all walks of life.
According to him, there would be a novelty match of local football teams tomorrow, Wednesday in Osogbo while a special prayer session and charity programme are scheduled for Saturday as raw food materials would be distributed to less privileged and vulnerable particularly beggars within the state and beyond.
He added that the grand finale of the event would come up on Sunday 29th December, 2024 where books authored by the celebrant would be formally launched as well-wishers across the globe would be hosted at Adolak Event Hall, Osogbo.
“All is set to celebrate the 60th birthday anniversary of our very own, a human rights activist par excellence, a commendable emancipator and crusader of social justice, Comrade Amitolu Shittu. No doubt, the celebrant has done a lot to uplift humanity hence the plans to celebrate with pomp, pageantry and fanfare.
“People from all walks of life; top political office holders; politicians; captains of industries; traditional rulers; members of professional bodies; rights activists; students’ leaders among others are expected to grace the occasion”, he added.