Sagamu in Ogun State was painted a few days back red as Honourable Bolarinwa Oluwole celebrated his 40th birthday in grand style. Captains of industries, political bigwigs and business moguls all graced the event. City People Reporter, FEMI FABUNMI, also attended and now serves you gists.
ASIWAJU BOLARINWA THANKS GOD @ 40
The birthday celebration was kick started with a church service held inside Methodist Church, Ijoku Sagamu. The Officiating Minister, The Reverend E. Oludare Aina, urged the celebrator to always live a life worthy of emulation.
He advised everyone to always find time to praise God, saying. He has preserved our lives till this very moment. He said God is the reason the celebrator is celebrating his birthday.
OFFICIATING MINISTERS
The Very Reverend E. Oludare Aina, Rev. B.E. Okunoren, Preacher G.O. Aina, Preacher F.O. Oyesanya, Preacher E.O. Oguname, Preacher R.O. Omobo and Preacher F.M. Omofioye were at hand to lend spiritual touch to the ceremony.
ABOUT THE CELEBRATOR
Asiwaju Oluwole Bolarinwa was born on the 14th of April, 1977 in the city of Sagamu. He attended Lara Day Nursery & Primary School in Ikeja, Lagos before proceeding to Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo . He later proceeded to Mapoly for his National Diploma in Estate Management, after which he pursued his HND programme at The Polytechnic, Ibadan.
He served as Special Adviser on Health to Remo Local Govt. Chairman. He is the CEO of Bolarex Estate Management and Bolarex Transport & Logistics. He is happily married to Mrs. Shakirat and the union is blessed with a child.
RECEPTION TAKES PLACE @ ROYAL HAVEN EVENT CENTER
1,000-seat capacity Royal Haven Event Centre was filled to the brim. The birthday party was graced by many of important personalities in the country. The decoration, lighting and sonourous sounds added dignity to the hall.
PARTYÂ TOUCH oF LOGISTICS
The success of the occassion was a proof of detailed planning by the handlers. The ushers spotted a blue tops with ‘logistics’ boldly written on the back. The ushers ensured that every guest was catered for.
DJ SELETO THRILLS GUESTS
Popular radio disc jockey, DJ Seleto, dazzled guests with his musical selections. Most guests could not resist the music as they Swayed and shook their bodies in response to DJ Seleto’s melodous sound… His choice of tracts was fantastically marvelous.
BOLAREAL KITCHEN SERVES DELICACIES
All kinds of food were available at the event venue, courtesy of Bolareal Catering Services, every guest was treated to a sumptous meal.
T & ICE SERVES CHILLED DRINKS
Variety of beer, soft and assorted hard drinks were provided by T & Ice Drinks Services.
ALAPERU OF IPERU SHOWS LOVE
His Royal Majesty, Oba Olawale Osiberu, Alaperu of Iperu was one of early callers at the venue. He offered the celebration his royal blessings and prayers.
40 LIKE 25
Although the marking clocked 40, he looked 25, young and handsome in his gold-and-black agbada.
DOUBLE CELEBRATION FOR CELEBRATOR
Apart from celebrating his 40th birthday, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) also bestowed an Award of Excellence on the celebrator. The plaque was presented to Hon. Bolarinwa Oluwole for his achievements.
WIFE AS NO OTHER
Alhaja Shakirat Oluwole, best described the axiom “behind a very successful man , here is a woman’. She was practically ubiquitous, moving from one end of the hall to another from one table to the other. All in a bid to ensure a hitch-free celebration.
MRS. ATINUTE ACHIOYA DAZZLES
Celebrator wife’s elder sister, Mrs. Atinute Achioya, really played a big role at the event. She ensured that all the logistics put in place were functional strictly monitored.
DOUBLE COMPERE
The duo of MC Peejay and Mr. Indian a.k.a. ID, regaled guests at the event with their rib-cracking jokes. Their delivery and stage management were fantastic. Simply put, they both did a good job.
BETWEEN LADI ADEBUTU AND THE CELEBRATOR
Honourable Bolarinwa Oluwole, the host and Ladi Abebutu have been best of friends for long. Incidentally, both are aspiring for political posts in Ogun State. Ladi Adebutu is eyeing the governorship seat in 2019, while the celebrator’s interest is in the Federal House of Rep. Both aspirants will be contesting under the aegis of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
GUESTS TREATED TO HIGHLIFE, FUJI MUSIC
The duo of G-Melody and Ganiyu Abiola, thrilled guests with their melodious deliveries. Ganiyu Abiola mounted the band stage immediately G-Melody was done. Both musicians gave a good account of themselves.
 GATHERING OF POLITICIANS
The birthday party witnessed a large gathering of political office holders and aspirants . All converged to celebrate one of their own.
OGD STEALS Â THE SHOW
Ogun State former governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD), received a standing ovation on arrivals at the party. As a mark of honour and admiration, most guests went to hug and embrace him the very moment he stepped inside the hall.
ROLL CALL
Otunba Adegboyi, Hon. Waliu Balogun, Hon. Seye Sonuga, Hon. Sunday Solarin, Hon. Sodele, Hon. Sikirulahi Ogundele, Hon. Tolu, Comm. Waliu Oladipupo, Hon. Moibi Lateef, Alhaja Moji Ogunaike, Hon. Kamorudeen Ariyo, Hon. Arole Azeez, Lado Babes, Hon. Oskay, Taiwo Kalejaiye, Hon. Mufutau Oduwaye, Hon. Ewenla Abayomi, Alhaja Yetunde Oyemola, Comm. Francis Banwo, Rasaki Aberuagba.
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