The Managing Director of Afkar Printing & Publishing Company LTD – Dr. (Mrs.) Adesola Falaiye has been inducted as the 17th Honorary President of one of Nigeria’s foremost business clubs – Business Club Ikeja (BCI) with a pledge to continue the rich legacy of service and achievement of the founding fathers.
In her Inaugural Speech at the investiture ceremony, Dr. Falaiye went down memory lane to recall BCI establishment 33years ago with the vision to be the Best Club in Ikeja District promoting intellectual, social, and business development opportunities. And within the spate of time, the premium business network has left an indelible mark in the corporate space not only within Lagos State and Nigeria but beyond the shores of the country.
According to her BCI had enjoyed quality leadership under the umbrella of the likes of renowned Nigerians such as Chief Christopher Kolade (CON), Chief Fred Okunola, Mr. J.D Lawuyi (MON), Mrs. Olusola Popoola (the only female President so far), Mr. A. Thompson, Mr. M. J. Yinusa, Mr. Ayo Owoborode, Dr. Dele Makanjuola, Alhaji Sulaimon I. Tella, Prof. Rotimi Oladele, Mr. Adeleke Odude, and the immediate past President, Chief Tajudeen Akande. “These leaders’ collective achievements fill us with pride and inspire us to continue this legacy with integrity, dedication and passion” Dr. Falaiye posited as she was joined by other Council Members like Mr. Ismail Akintunde, Chief Tajudeen Akande, Mr. Wasiu Ajala, Prof. Anthony Kila, Mr. Olumide Oyewole, and Mr. Adeola Oyegbola to continue to steer the club’s affairs to greater heights.
Business Club Ikeja is a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. Membership is open to both individuals and companies in the Ikeja Business District of Lagos as well as neighbouring communities with invaluable platforms that members enjoy such as Quarterly Business Luncheon, Monthly Member’s Evening, Bi-monthly Happy Hour, Mini Trade Fair, Annual Dinner/ Dance etc., all within BCI Facilities that includes but not limited to Fitness/ Wellness Centre, Conference Halls, Office Space, and Gazebo among others. The epoch-making event which was witnessed by Dr. Falaiye parents along with other dignitaries was captured by WHERE To Print in the following images:
