2023 AFCON: Ufitfly Collaborates Supporters’ Club Plan To Big For Fans In Cote d’Ivoire

As Africa Cup of Nations 2023 scheduled to kick off in the Ivorian cities of Abidjan, Bouake, Korhogo, San Pedro and Yamoussoukro from 13 January to 11 February 2024, the popular tour broker firm, Ufitfly has unveiled its plan for soccer lovers that might want to take a tour of Cote d’Ivoire.

Speaking with the sporting press in Lagos, Akewusola Akeem Olanrewaju, revealed that Ufitfly, a destination management firm that has its offices in major cities in Nigeria, has perfected plans to work with the Super Eagles Supporters Club to give a seamless travel arrangement for any intending football lover that will want to witness the live matches during next year AFCON.

Interested soccer lover according to Akewusola should visit the Lagos office of UfitFly at No. 36A Toyin Street, opposite Ibis Hotel, Ikeja or any of their branches across the country to register as the registration will close on 30th November in order to perfect good preparation ahead of the 13th January 2024 that the competition will commence in Cote D’Ivoire.

“At Ufitfly, we will depart Nigeria, January 12th till February 12th as we go on a tour of these wonderful cities where these matches will be played. Our package includes the entire travel service of return road trip, one month accommodation, daily breakfast, bus transfer to all match venues, free match tickets and souvenirs, flight ticket (based on request),” Akewusola noted.    

“You have the opportunity of paying only twice with more than half of the fare for the total packages as first installment. The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 gives you a feel of a different travel experience from the conventional destinations. Let's go and cheer our dear Super Eagles and also have travel experience while exploring the French speaking West African Nation,” he added.

There is also predict and win promo where football lovers will win fantastic prizes as it would be recalled that many soccer fans that took part in the last 'Predict & Win promo' run by the firm during African Cup of Nation (AFCON) held in Egypt won $30 dollars each after the continental tournament courtesy of Ufitfly.

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Jesugbemi Holds 2nd Open Air Crusade In Cote D'ivoire

The Intercontinental Evangelist, Niyi Lekan Okegbemi  popularly known as Jesugbemi GIG, the founder of God is Good Ministry in Conjunction with All Christian Association in Cote D'ivoire have commenced an open air crusade tagged: COTE D'IVOIRE For Christ, since Monday 6th and will end on 10th November on the ground of the Saint Micheal Church, Adjame.

Speaking with newsmen during crusade, the host Pastor, Jesugbemi GIG said the programme is aimed at reaching out to the Ivorian and almost 5 million Nigerians living in Cote D'Ivoire with the message that Jesus Christ saves, delivers and sets the captives free.    

Ministering are Prophet Sam Olu Alo, popularly known as Baba Adanimogo, Prophetess Dr. Bisi Alawiye Aluko, host Pastor Niyi Lekan Okegbemi and the team leader of UfitFly brand, Evangelist Ajibola Ogunkeyede featuring prayers, song rendition, prophetic ministration and bringing together thousands of Christian faithful from across the country. 

He added that the first edition of the crusade was held in August 2019 with people attending from USA, Ghana, London and Nigeria stressing that God has promised to do the miraculous as his children gathered to seek his face at this open-air crusade.

Jesugbemi said that God of wonders is still at work and if all Christian faithful can acknowledge His love and sacrifice on the cross for their salvation, wonders will never elude them.

“It is obvious that the world is confused and shattered. Economists and politicians have continued to fail the expectations of the people. It is only in Jesus Christ that through freedom, provision and deliverance can be found,” he said.

Oba Oginni Donates Patrol Vehicle To Odogbo-Ijesa Community Police-Post

In a bid to boost the security architecture of his jurisdiction, HRH Olatunde Oginni JP has donated a patrol vehicle to the Odogbo-Ijesa community Police Post, located in the Atakumosa East local government area of Osun State.

It will recalled that the former Assistant Inspector General of Police, in-charge of zone 11 AIG Sikiru Kayode Akande commissioned the Police post on Wednesday 24th May 2023 in order to better secure the community and improve its security situation.

While receiving the vehicle from the representatives of the donor, Alhaji Gani Akodu from Esiran family, the OfficerInCharge of the Odogbo Ijesa Post Police Post, ASP Ayoola Adeyiga Solomon commended Oba Oginni the MOJEJO 1 for his concern and care for the welfare of the officers and men of the Nigerian Police Force working in Police Post.

He however promised to make good use of the operational vehicle, saying the car will go a long way in helping them to better secure the jurisdiction adding that their objective is keeping the people safe, enforcing laws, making sure the community is secured and forming good relations among police and community members.

Speaking in the same vein the donor through his representative urged the Police authority to consider turning the Police post to a Police division saying the community is capable of handling a Police division, “and I can assure the authority of good welfare of all the men posted there.”

Ambassador Romoke Ayinde Bags City Icon Award

Amb Ayinde recieving the award from CSP Marvis at the event 

The Chief Executive Officer of Kayrom Lee Group of Companies , Ambassador Romoke Ayinde, has added another feather to her fledgling cap as she was honoured by City Herald Magazine with an award of Icon of Development and Philanthropy for her selfless contributions to the development of youths and the less privileged in the society.

Speaking at the presentation held at the poolside of Obafemi Awolowo stadium in Ibadan, Dr Dickson Bewaji, the publisher of the magazine revealed that the motive behind Amb. Ayinde’s choice for the award was based on her selfless contribution to the development of sports, youths and the less privilege in the nation.

Amb Ayinde with the publisher of City Herald magazine, Dr Bewaji 

He further commended her for championing the rehabilitation of indigent youths in the society  while appreciating her efforts towards reviving netball game at the grassroots level and urged her not to relent.  

“I am surprised by the development in this sports complex as a result of her magic wand. She has contributed to the development of youthful talents in the nation. Since she came into sport promotion in the country and grooming of youthful talents, we have seen a total difference as many youths have been taken off the streets,” Dr Bewaji said.

Responding, Amb. Ayinde, who is the matron of Patroness of Oyo SWAN, revealed that her poor and humble background necessitated her desire for giving back to the society.

Amb Ayinde with members of Oyo SWAN at the event 

“The kind of background I had put me to this, I suffered in the midst of plenty while growing up. I made sure I trained my siblings to acquire basic and tertiary education in order for them not to become a burden to me later in life.  I made sure that my background did not relegate me to the back.

“Though, it was tough for me at the beginning, I was not discouraged by my situation. I rose up to withstand that face of my life. Any individual passing through tough times should learn valuable lessons in their situation. I have decided to give back to society in order to appreciate my humble background,” Amb Ayinde said.

She, however, promised to continue to contribute to humanity and sporting development in the country.

Ambassador Romoke Ayinde, who is also the pioneer chairperson of Oyo state Netball Association recently unveiled a netball game and science laboratory for secondary students in the state.

Alhaja Ayinde, who is also the Iyalaje Adini of Oyo State, is the brain behind the Imperial Initiative for Human Development (IIHD) which is a nongovernmental organizations that trained the less privilege in vocational for free. She is a businessperson, sports philanthropist and entrepreneur with investments in agriculture, sport, hospitality and fashion.