ROYAL FATHER OF THE DAY
Alaiyeluwa Oba Abdulrasheed Abayomi Banjo (Ph.D)
Orilonise 1 · The Olokine of Ojowo, Ijebu-Igbo
Digital Archive · 2025
40th Anniversary
Celebration
Four Decades of Brotherhood, Friendship, Service & Progress. Held at ECCO Centre, Obafemi Awolowo Avenue, Ikenne Remo, Ogun State on 24 October 2025.
View Original 40th Anniversary SouvenirSource: ZKI 40th Anniversary Leaflet · 2025 · official ZKI publication · 22 pages, scanned
40
Years Marked
24 Oct
2025
8
Committee Members
7
Distinguished Guests
Outline of Events
The Programme
Transcribed from the souvenir leaflet as printed.
Before the Ceremony
- 01 Visit to Orphanage
- 02 Relay Race Competition at Ikenne Community High School Sports Field
At the Venue
- 03 Arrival of Guests
- 04 National / Ikenne Anthem
- 05 Opening Prayers (Pastor and Imam)
- 06 Introduction of Special Guests of Honour
- 07 Welcome Address by the Chairman, 40th Anniversary Committee, Zenita Aina Samson Sulaiman
- 08 Opening Address by the President, Zenita Awoyemi Owolabi Suraju
- 09 Opening Remarks by the Chairman of the Day, Sir Chief, Dr. Akinola Oluwamakinde Soname
- 10 Presentation of Awards
- 11 Speech on Sustainable Friendship: 40 Years in Togetherness (A Reunion Celebration) by Professor Samuel Ekundayo Oladipo
- 12 Donation for the Ikenne Expansion Scheme and the ZKI Foundation scholarship fund
- 13 Musical Interlude by Ambassador Sule Adio (Atawewe)
- 14 Cutting of Anniversary Cake
- 15 Group Photographs
- 16 Vote of Thanks by the Secretary of the 40th Anniversary Committee, Zenita Adetola Adetokunboh Felix
- 17 Dance
Source: ZKI 40th Anniversary Leaflet · 2025 · leaflet 02
Distinguished Guests
Those who honoured the day
CHAIRMAN OF THE DAY
Sir, Chief (Dr.) Akinola Oluwa Makinde Soname
Also printed as: Akinola Oluwamakinde Soname
FATHER OF THE DAY
Otunba 'Dipo Orepitan
MOTHER OF THE DAY
Yeye Ebunoluwa Orepitan
MASTER OF CEREMONY
Alhaji Bashiru Adisa (Baba Gboin)
Assisted by Zenita Lasisi Isiaka Adesanya
GUEST ARTIST
Ambassador Sule Adio (Atawewe)
GUEST SPEAKER
Professor Samuel Ekundayo Oladipo
Spoke on "Sustainable Friendship: 40 Years in Togetherness"
Source: ZKI 40th Anniversary Leaflet · 2025 · leaflet 04–07, 12–13
Historical Committee · 2025
40th Anniversary Organising Committee
To plan and deliver the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Zenith Klub Ikenne.
Historical body — not a current standing committee
Aina Samson Sulaiman
Chairman
Adetola Felix Adetokunboh
Secretary
Lasisi Isiaka Adesanya
Member
Ogunlade Oluwamuyiwa Joseph
Member
Adeoye Jayepe Matthew
Member
Rafiu Shakiru Michael
Member
Akinola Oluwole Olufemi
Member
Awoyemi Owolabi Suraju
Member
Source: ZKI 40th Anniversary Leaflet · 2025 · leaflet 09
Historical Membership Snapshot
The Zenitas in October 2025
The twelve Zenitas as printed on the members page of the souvenir leaflet. This is a record of that moment — not a statement of the Klub’s present structure.
| Zenita | Position — October 2025 | Anniversary Committee | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aina Samson Sulaiman | Member | Chairman | View |
| Ogunlade Oluwamuyiwa Joseph | Chief Whip | Member | View |
| Ajayi Wahab Ishola | Secretary General | — | View |
| Adetola Adetokunboh | Member | Secretary | View |
| Lasisi Isiaka Adesanya | Member | Member | View |
| Awoyemi Owolabi Suraju | President | Member | View |
| Lawal Mudasiru Olanrewaju | Member | — | View |
| Rafiu Shakiru Michael | Member | Member | View |
| Akinola Oluwole Olufemi | Member | Member | View |
| Adeoye Jayepe Matthew | Member | Member | View |
| Adesanya Olusegun Olusola | Member | — | View |
| Sofowora Oluwole Emmanuel | Member | — | View |
Source: ZKI 40th Anniversary Leaflet · 2025 · leaflet 08
Institutional Offices
Patrons & Advisers
Printed in the leaflet under the heading “Honourary Members”. These are institutional offices, held separately from the Klub’s elected leadership.
PATRON
Late Chief Jinadu Solomon Odunayo
Also printed as: Late Chief Solomon Odunayo Jinadu
PATRON
Chief Lawal Bola
ADVISER
Mrs Awosile Sarah
ADVISER
Pastor Oluleye Emmanuel Tunde
ADVISER
Dr. Sanni Kehinde Oseni
Source: ZKI 40th Anniversary Leaflet · 2025 · leaflet 10
Goodwill
Messages received
GOODWILL MESSAGE
This milestone is a remarkable achievement which demonstrates your ability to endure and thrive over the years. Celebrating four decades of growth, learning, and progress is by no means a small feat.
Ibilola Aina, on behalf of
Late Chief Solomon Odunayo Jinadu
ZKI Patron
Source: ZKI 40th Anniversary Leaflet · 2025 · leaflet 11
FELICITATION
Brainstorming Tutorial, FCT, Abuja heartily felicitated with the President and members of Zenith Klub Ikenne on the occasion of its 40th Anniversary.
Signed Adetokunboh Adetola Felix
The Lead Tutor / CEO
Long live ZKI! Long live Ogun State!! Long live Nigeria!!!
Source: ZKI 40th Anniversary Leaflet · 2025 · leaflet 15
Supporters & Advertisers
Those who backed the souvenir
Businesses that advertised in or felicitated through the 2025 anniversary publication.
Historical record — not current sponsors or partners
Ecco Ville Hotel & Suites
Hotel and suites, Ikenne-Remo
leaflet 14
Darfol Farms Global Investment Ltd.
Integrated agricultural services
leaflet 16
Mab Prints
Graphics, branding, gift items and general printing
leaflet 17
Ebunoluwa Agro-Ventures
Agro ventures, procurement and poultry
leaflet 18
Prosper Catering Services
Professional catering
leaflet 19
Brainstorming Tutorial, FCT, Abuja
Public-service promotion tutoring — felicitation page
leaflet 15
Contact details, addresses and telephone numbers printed in the 2025 souvenir have deliberately not been reproduced here. They record the position in October 2025 and must not be republished as current business information without confirmation.
Our Deep Gratitude
“Appreciation is Application for Multiplication.”
We feel greatly honoured by your presence and demonstration of love. You truly made the anniversary grand and historic. The memories of your kind gestures will continue to live with every member of Zenith Klub Ikenne.
Ese pupo. Ire akari gbogbo wa ooo. Amin.
Source: ZKI 40th Anniversary Leaflet · 2025 · back cover