Col. Gbenga Adegbola Hosts Senator Yunus Akintunde, Hon. Akeem Adeyemi SKIMEH, Other Dignitaries as Calvary Baptist Church, Araromi, Oyo Celebrates 45th Anniversary
Senator Sarafadeen Alli Donates ₦5 Million Through Senator Yunus Akintunde; Akintunde Gives ₦1 Million, SKIMEH ₦500,000
The 45th anniversary celebration of Calvary Baptist Church, Araromi, Oyo, was elevated by an impressive gathering of political leaders, community stakeholders, distinguished personalities and well-wishers, as Col. Gbenga Adegbola (Rtd.), PhD, hosted a galaxy of dignitaries at the historic church celebration.
The anniversary, which marked 45 years of God's faithfulness and the church's enduring service to humanity, attracted prominent personalities including Senator Yunus Akintunde, Hon. Akeem Adeyemi SKIMEH, Hon. Olusola Oluokun, as well as other notable leaders and philanthropists.
The occasion was not only a celebration of faith and the remarkable journey of the church but also became a platform for generosity, community support and renewed commitment to the growth of the institution.
Senator Sarafadeen Alli Supports Anniversary with ₦5 Million
One of the major highlights of the celebration was a ₦5 million donation made on behalf of Senator Sarafadeen Alli, the Oyo 2027 APC gubernatorial candidate, through Senator Yunus Akintunde.
The substantial donation was widely appreciated by the church and guests, reflecting the importance attached to the anniversary and the role of religious institutions in the development of society.
Senator Akintunde, who represented Senator Sarafadeen Alli at the occasion, conveyed the donation as part of the support towards the successful celebration of the church's 45-year journey.
The gesture added significant colour to an already memorable anniversary and demonstrated the willingness of political leaders and stakeholders to identify with longstanding community institutions.
Senator Yunus Akintunde Personally Donates ₦1 Million
Not stopping at representing Senator Sarafadeen Alli, Senator Yunus Akintunde himself donated another ₦1 million to support the anniversary celebration.
His personal contribution further underscored his identification with the church and its longstanding contribution to the community.
The combined ₦6 million contribution associated with Senator Sarafadeen Alli and Senator Yunus Akintunde became one of the major financial highlights of the event.
Hon. Akeem Adeyemi SKIMEH Donates ₦500,000
Another distinguished guest, Hon. Akeem Adeyemi SKIMEH, also demonstrated his support for the church by donating ₦500,000 towards the anniversary.
His contribution added to the growing list of generous donations received during the celebration and further demonstrated the broad support enjoyed by Calvary Baptist Church from leaders and friends of the community.
Oyo East Council Chairman, Olusola Oluokun, Makes ₦1 Million Combined Contribution
The Chairman of Oyo East Local Government, Hon. Olusola Oluokun, also made a notable contribution to the anniversary.
Hon. Oluokun donated ₦500,000 on behalf of former Senator Monsurat Sunmonu and an additional ₦500,000 on his own behalf, bringing his combined contribution to ₦1 million.
The gesture was warmly appreciated as another demonstration of solidarity with the church and its historic milestone.
Chief Seye Famojuro, Omi Toba Mo Niwon, Other Donors Join Celebration.
The anniversary also attracted the support and generosity of other distinguished personalities, including Chief Seye Famojuro, Omi Toba Mo Niwon, alongside several other donors and well-wishers who contributed to the success of the occasion.
Their contributions further strengthened the financial and communal support surrounding the celebration, making the 45th anniversary a truly remarkable gathering.
Col. Gbenga Adegbola: A Host at a Historic Gathering
As host, Col. Gbenga Adegbola (Rtd.), PhD, played a prominent role in bringing distinguished personalities together for the celebration.
His participation and hospitality helped create an atmosphere of friendship, fellowship and unity, with political leaders, community figures and church members coming together under one roof to celebrate the church's remarkable journey.
The gathering also offered the dignitaries an opportunity to interact with members of the congregation and other stakeholders in an atmosphere devoid of political barriers, with the common purpose of celebrating faith, service and community.
