•Ladots Party City Boss, Mrs. ABDULKARIM-YUSUF
She spoke with City People Magazine Reporter, Titilope Oshunlalu at the celebration of Ladots 10 years Anniversary in Lagos.
Town Planner Soledotun Titilope Abdulkarim- Yusuf is a registered town planner, a certified event planner and certified caterer. She holds three different university degrees, B.Sc Hons, Masters degree in Transport Planning and Management from University of Lagos, Akoka (MTPM), and Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from Lagos State University, Ojo (MURP).
She is also a Chartered Member, Institute of Logistics and Transport (CMILT), and served in several Committees both at the state and national levels. She’s currently the Vice Chairman, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Lagos Branch.
She is a member of Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (MNITP). She is the past Auditor of Nigerian Institute of Town Planners Lagos State Chapter and also served in various committees. Titilope is a fellow of the Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators of Nigeria FIPMA. A member of Women in Logistics and Transportation (WILAT) and served as Public Relations Officer between 2019 – 2021. She is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria.
She’s a member of Association of City Manager of Nigeria MACMAN. She’s a Fellow of the institute of Corporate Administration in Nigeria FCAI.
Soledotun is a former Vice Chairman of Kith and Kin Educational Schools, Ikorodu and past social secretary of Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Ijebu Ode Old Girls Association. She also served as the Chairperson Publicity Committee of the 65th Anniversary (OLASS), Ijebu – Ode.
She is the past president of Lagos Ikoyi Lions Club (2017 – 2018), and past LCIF Coordinator of the Club. She is the past Chairperson, Communication and Marketing Manager of the Club. She served as the Vice Chairperson, Lions District 404 A1. She also serves as the apaediatric Cancer Awareness and Action, Regional 1 GST coordinator and immediate past Zonal 1A chairperson, Lion District 404 A1. And currently district xhairperson, marketing and communication/special adviser, media and publicity. She loves and serves humanity with passion. She has received several awards both locally and internationally. Soledotun was awarded as an outstanding professional woman, (Town Planner) in the Built Environment in Nigeria, CED Magazine, Women in Construction Week, 2020 and also listed among the 100 successful Women in Construction 2021 by CED Magazine. She is a serial Entrepreneur and a Member of NNEW (Neca Network of Enterprenuerial Women). She is a member Association of Professional Party Organizers and Event Managers of Nigeria (APPOEMN). She is also a certified caterer and a member of Association of Professional Food Service Providers of Nigeria (APFSPN). She is logistics, transport and supply chain professional. She is the founder of La Dots Creations, A fashion designing outfit company founded in 2005.
She founded La Dots Party City in 2012 and registered the company on 28th, November 2022.
Its your one stop company for event planning and management, wedding planning & decorations. event design, catering and foods processing, logistics & rentals, fruits & drinks, kiddies entertainment.
She has over 20 years experience in both public and private sectors.
She loves traveling and has been to several countries in the world. She also loves cooking and networking.
She is a leader, a mentor to many people, an achiever, a goal-getter. She delivers on any given task. Soledotun is happily married and blessed with lovely children.
Can we know why you chose to celebrate Ladots anniversary in an Ophanage home?
I decided to celebrate La Dots Party City at 10 by presenting a Cheque to Bab-Es-Salam Home GRA Ikeja Lagos because I love serving humanity and being a member of Lions Club International made it easy for me. We started the company with Kiddies Party before we became a full event planning and management company. And during the yuletide we celebrated the less fortunate children in Oshorun Ibeshe, Ikorodu, Lagos in a grand way. foods and drinks encapsulated with fun. Food like Pop Corn, Ice Cream, Sweets and biscuits were shared. The children danced to cool music. The MC entertained them with games.
What motivated you into doing event planning?
I just simply love planning in all ramifications. I am a full blooded Ijebu Woman. I grew up in a big family in Ijebu-Ode. We usually have parties, especially birthdays. My Dad celebrated landmark birthdays for the children. And I could remember that my 10th year birthday was talk of the town ceremony even after his demise. My Mum was a part time caterer, a great cook and she organizes party a lot. I learnt from her as well. I love organizing, coordinating and making things happen generally. It’s a , “PASSION” turned business for me. I fell in love with events firstly before business and that’s why I am still relevant in the industry.
Can you also tell us about your awards?
To Almighty God be the glory, I have been awarded,honoured and recognized in most of the associations, institutes and organizations I belong to both professionally and otherwise. I try as much as possible to make positive impacts wherever I find myself.
As a member of APPOEMN, how has APPOEMN helped your business?
APPOEMN has been of help because I had undergone different trainings that have helped me in my business. I have been able to network and collaborate with other event planners in the event industry.
As a mother,wife, business woman,career woman, how do you relax?
Travelling around the globe with my spouse.
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