Former Vice-President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, and Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu were among dignitaries who graced the 75th birthday celebration of renowned businesswoman and philanthropist, Apostle Folorunso Alakija.
Alakija, Co-founder and Executive Vice Chairman of Famfa Oil, marked the milestone in Lagos with the presentation of six books centred on marriage, relationships, faith and Christian living.
According to the renowned philanthropist, the books were written to preserve lessons garnered over time in Christian ministry and leadership and serve as a guiding light for future generations.
The celebration attracted prominent figures from government, business, society, ministry and Alakija’s personal circle.
Among those who attended were Osinbajo; Cardoso; Sanwo-Olu; Chairman of United Bank for Africa, Tony Elumelu; and former First Lady and widow of the immediate past President of Nigeria, Hajiya Aisha Buhari.
Also present were Alakija’s immediate and extended family members, ministry leaders, business associates and friends.
The six books presented at the event are Still in Love at 80 and Beyond: Navigating the Realities of Marriage; Love Questions, Honest Answers; Love With Your Eyes Open; Breaking News: Back to Sender Prayers: God Said, “Who Sent You?”; Marriage Playbook: Gems for Married Couples; and Two Hearts, One Lifetime.
The presentation formed a major highlight of the celebration, alongside a thanksgiving service and worship, prayers, documentary tributes and reflections on Alakija’s contributions to ministry, philanthropy, business leadership and nation-building.
Reviewers described the books as practical guides drawn from Scripture and lived experience to address issues affecting marriages, families and Christian living.
