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The location was the International Center for Events and Culture (The Dome) in Akure, the Ondo State capital. It was a gathering of eminent personalities from various sectors as well as traditional authorities. The event was a public lecture to mark the 81st birthday of renowned philanthropist, politician and national leader,  Senator Bode Olajumoke . It also featured the inauguration of the  Bode Olajumoke Education and Hospitality Initiative (BOEHI) , a vehicle deployed by friends and associates of the senator to touch many lives in the society. The guest speaker, former Ondo State governor  Dr. Olusegun Mimiko , eulogized Senator Olajumoke for his exemplary leadership qualities, his love for the masses and for putting his hometown, Imeri, on the national map. In his lecture, Dr. Mimiko did a historical analysis of brain drain from a global perspective to the national outlook. He said Africa must come to the realization that it has moved from being  "involuntarily ...

Mr. Ade Ayeni , Chairman of the Bode Olajumoke Education and Hospitality Initiative (BOEHI) and Co-Chair of the NSCC Ondo Stakeholders' Consultative Forum on Ageing, delivered a speech on the occasion of a courtesy call on the newly appointed Director General/CEO of the OSRC Media Group in Akure. The delegation congratulated the Director General on his appointment on behalf of  Senator Bode Olajumoke (PhD) , Chief Patron of the NSCC Ondo Steering Committee, Special Adviser  Bar. Benjamin Jaiyeola  (also Hon. Clerk of the Ondo State House of Assembly), and the full Steering Committee. Special partners  Samanthsappy Home Care , led by Mrs. Folasade Sanyaolu, and the  Elder Persons' Association of Nigeria (EPAN)  were also represented at the visit. About BOEHI BOEHI was born out of the collective resolve of friends and associates of Senator Olajumoke to support and formalize his long-standing personal efforts — including scholarships to students across Nigeria...

Former Senator  Dr. Bode Olajumoke  has insisted that government alone cannot fund education in Nigeria, calling on private individuals and philanthropists to step in. He maintained that education remains the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and the greatest opportunity for children living in indigence. Olajumoke made this known during the launch of the  Bode Olajumoke Education and Hospitality Initiative (BOEHI) , aimed at creating educational opportunities for vulnerable children and supporting deserving adults in achieving their educational goals. "Many talented children lack access to quality education due to financial constraints. This foundation is our contribution to bridging that gap by providing resources and support. In many impoverished communities, brilliant but indigent children don't have the opportunities to experience education in its true form." About BOEHI Board Chairman  Mr. Ade Ayeni  described the initiative as designed for indigent but ...