When COSON honoured MKO

It was a beehive of activities on Monday June 12 as dignitaries and media practitioners in the country thronged the newly commissioned Ikeja COSON House for the June 12 celebration.

The event encompassed a lecture themed: “June 12 and the Lessons of History”, which had journalist and publisher of Ovation international magazine, Bashorun Dele Momodu as guest speaker and the birthday celebration of TOPS first lady, the incredible singer, KASI. The June 12 girl, born on June 12, 1993 also thrilled the guest at the event.

Momodu described the late politician, Chief MKO Abiola as a philanthropist to the core, noting that it was his dream to use Nigeria’s wealth to eliminate suffering in the country. He also cited how Abiola, who was extremely passionate about the country and donated N30 million to 30 federal universities in a day.

He recalled his last discussion on phone with Abiola, and how he and his daughter had planned to issue a statement on July 7, 1998, the same day he passed on, just as Momodu revealed that the time was right to document his June 12 story in a book.

He appealed to all who had contact with Abiola during his incarceration to come out and air their version, as the June 12 story would not be complete without detailing the events that happened to Abiola during his imprisonment.

The high point of the event was the presentation of a post-humous award to  Abiola, which was received by his son, Mr Ola Abiola, who thanked everyone for the exceptional honour done to his father.

The event was graced by top figures, including a former NCC chairman, Professor Egerton Uvieghara; the Guv’nor of Niteshift Coliseum, Mr Ken Calebs Olumese; Vice President, Airtel Nigeria, Mr Emeka Oparah; BISCON C.E.O, Prince Bisi Olatilo; Hip TV Boss, Mr Ayo Animashaun; Global Excellence Publisher, Mr Mayor Akinpelu; Ovation international magazine Editor, Mr Mike Effiong;  Yes International magazine Publisher, Sir Azuh Arinze; former MD of the Sun newspapers and Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Mr Tony Onyima; former Delta State Commissioner for Sports, Dr Austin Izagbo, 2 Baba Idibia; Princess Annie Inyang, among others.