Lagos State Government has presented a brand new car to Ayodeji Omoboye, a resident of Igbogbo in Ikorodu, winner of the star prize in 2018 OLF raffle draw, at a brief ceremony at the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture in Alausa Ikeja.
The Commissioner, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, during the official presentation of the car and other consolation prizes, appreciated all stakeholders especially the major sponsors who he said: ”Are the backbone of the event.”
He said the One Lagos Fiesta wasn’t all about music, but also involves entertainment for the kids, stating that “the key component of the fiesta is to hunt for fresh talent through a competition (Lagos Grows Talent).
The Permanent Secretary Mrs. Abosede Adelaja, in her welcome remark, stated that ”it was another promise kept as the state government had made a promise to Lagosians, and that the state is happy making promises which it keeps.”
The sponsors represented by the Marketing Manager CIG Motors, Mr. Kayode Adejumo, expressed satisfaction that “CIG Motors is proud to sponsor the One Lagos Fiesta and he congratulated the winners and appreciate the collaboration with the Lagos Sate Government for the opportunity and promised to do more.
The winners of the consolation prizes include: Adesanya Gbenga of Agric Owutu, who won an Air Condition, Orenuga Funmilayo Adebimpe, won a Rechargeable Fan, while Oreoluwa Olayinka and Olalekan Yusuf won Rechargeable Lamps and Torchlights.
The winners who expressed delight and are very grateful to the organizers of the raffle draw commended the Lagos State Government and their sponsors for the innovation. The winner of the brand new car Mr. Ayodeji Omoboye, could only express his inner joy by simply stating that “I am very happy and it’s a thing of joy to me’’. He thanked His Excellency Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, the Governor of Lagos State and Lagosians for winning a new car in a new year.”
One of the winners of a consolation prize, Mr. Adesanya Gbenga, speaking at the presentation said” He never expected it and is indeed very grateful to the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture for keeping to their words with the presentation of the items’’. The 2018 One Lagos Fiesta was a huge success with so much positive social-economic benefits to all Lagosians created for the discovery of array of young stars in various areas of entertainment, sports, music, comedy, e.t.c
Lots of notable artists performed during the event, while opportunities were also created for the discovery of array of young talented stars in various areas of entertainment, sports, music, comedy etc
The presentation was attended by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Arts and Culture, Mrs. Aramide Giwanson, the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Abosede Adelaja and representatives of CIG Motors.