A scrutiny of the accomplishments of the chairman of Heyden Oil, Dapo Abiodun, could cause one to think that he has a genie that grants his every wish. As the roar of a lion commands respect from equals and causes the weak to shrink in trepidation, so does Dapo command the respect in the social, political and business sectors.
Abiodun is known not only for his accomplishments in the business world but also for his philanthropic acts; a combination that duly earned him the national honour of MON from the Federal Government of Nigeria and interminable accolades from his peers and even his business rivals.
He clocked 56 last Sunday, and like bees are drawn to honey, dignitaries trooped to his home to celebrate him the best way they could. It was a casual gathering, yet it was sophisticated and classy just as the celebrant wanted it to be. Friends, business associates and family members of the oil magnate deserted the humdrum of their daily lives to celebrate their own.
Dapo was more than elated as he glowed with appreciation for everything that fate has thrown his way and hard work has earned him. Although it was meant to be a low key party, it went way beyond expectations as his home was filled with the presence of who is who in the high society. Friends and foes alike stormed his new mansion and had undiluted fun.
The elaborate event was witnessed by top politicians, respected monarchs, society big wigs and captains of industry, including the Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun; Transport Minister Hon. Rotimi Amaechi; House of Reps leader Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila and renowned businessman Alhaji Aliko Dangote.
There were also Willie and Nkiru Anumudu; Bayo Abdul; Capt. Francis Ogboro; Lanre Ogunlesi; Muyiwa Bakare; Sammie Omai; Tunde Ayeni; Eyimofe Atake; Biola Akinola; Anslem Tanbasi; Niyi Adebayo; Prince Bolu Akin Olugbade; Otunba Gbenga Daniel; Otunba Bimbo Ashiru and Ronke Ademiluyi. Other dignitaries at the event included Nigeria’s powerbrokers, oil magnates, bank chiefs, and industry titans with stakes across the country’s business sectors.
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