For her contribution to cultural promotion, the Chief Executive Officer of Kayrom Lee Group of Companies, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde, has been honored by the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Museum of Unity, Ibadan, Oyo State – as a hall within the premises has been named after her.
The multi-lingual fitness expert was honored at the celebration marking her 53rd birthday, held at the hall of the building named after her at the Jericho premises of the Museum of Unity in Ibadan on Friday, 18th of October.
In his speech, the Director-General, National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Mr. Olugbile Holloway, who was represented by the Curator and Deputy Director, National Museum of Unity, Ibadan, Mrs. Oriyomi Otuka, said the organisation decided to honor Amb Ayinde because of her immense contributions not only to society but also to the preservation of cultural heritage and preaching unity of the country.
“Ambassador Ayinde has been a friend to the museum for a very long time. Her contribution cannot be measured because anytime we call on her, she always answers us, and she will not come empty-handed.
“So, with great honor, we are happy to name this great hall after her because we believe that this will motivate her to do more for society,” Mrs. Otuka said on behalf of the Director-General.
In a remark, Chairman on the occasion, Comrade Seun Awodele, who is the Chairman of the Society of Nigerian Broadcasters, SNB, Oyo State Chapter, called on the people not to throw away the cultural values, integrity, diligence, and character worthy of emulation, as exhibited by the celebrant, Ambassador Ayinde.
Responding, the celebrant, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde, thanked the commission for the honor bestowed on her on a day marking her 53rd birthday, saying the honor will spur her to contribute more to the development of society.
She appealed to all Nigerians, irrespective of tribe and religion, to embrace peace and live in harmony as an indivisible entity.
All the attendees used the occasion to tour the facilities at the museum to see the rich and cultural values of Nigeria, particularly the conserved last car of the late Premier of Western Nigeria, Chief Ladoke Akintola, the pottery section, and the Masquerade section.
Other activities at the event included cultural performances by students of United Missionary College, UMC, Ibadan, Islamic High School, Bashorun, and Saviour Apostolic Primary School, Akintola Area, both in Ibadan, and a theater troupe.
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