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Joy Unconfined As Dosumu’s Family Opens Monumental Edifice In Abeokuta

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Dec 28, 2020.

It’s that time of the year when people consign their troubles and failed aspiration to the inner recess of their mind and allow their soul to dwell on happiness, succour and success that the almighty endowed them within the year.

It’s the penchant of many a human to show gratitude and mercy for the gift of life.

It was a moment of felicitation and gratitude to the almighty God during the house warming of Adewale Dosumus’ family.

The House warming took place on the 26th of December, boxing day, which underscores the importance of generosity, selflessness and altruism.

It was also a moment of pride for the entire Eko Club International family in the diaspora as they were all on the ground to be part of the momentous occasion.

Prince Wale Dosumu, President of Eko Club Pennsylvania, expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the support accorded him by members of the prestigious Club.

Otunba Sam Dipeolu, the Akingbayi of Egba land and President Emeritus Eko Club Houston extended his congratulations to the Dosumu. He prayed that Gods presence and grace should continually abide in the house.

Otunba Sam Dipeolu and Otunba TJ Abass

Alhaja Toyin Shasi, a founding member of the Lagosians Of Chicago in her words, said, “The building is just an architectural marvel. At a point, I was lost while I was taking a tour of the house.’

Alhaja Toyin Shasi

The opening ceremony of the monumental edifice which sits intimidatingly on two acres was graced by creme de la crème of the society.

The decision of the family to hold the house warming on boxing day is spurred by the peculiarity of the day, which extols the virtue of thanksgiving for the success achieved during the year.

The celebrant, Prince Adewale Dosumu, who spoke with Eko Hot Blog said the house is built in memory of his grandmother, and that the house warming ceremony was held on her birthday.

Prince Wale Dosumu

He said the calamity and unfortunate events that have marred the year makes him even more appreciative and thankful for the protection of God over him and his family. Adewale said “This year has been challenging for everybody because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s affected everybody economically, socially but whatever happens in life there always an opportunity to give thanks to almighty Allah and give thanks to Allah for sparing my life and that of my loved ones.

“Personally, I’m also using this day as a day of remembrance of my dear mother because today happens to be my mother’s birthday and that’s why I chose today, to dedicate this house to her and honour her memory.

“My grandmother inspired this edifice, she always told me not do stuff in Lagos only because I come from two places and being very close to my grandmother, that statement continues to resonate in my minds and ears. So when the opportunity came, I took it. I’ve another house in Lagos, but I said this would be in memory of my grandmother.”

Also speaking, Olori Tinuke Alake Dosumu, wife of Adewale Alade Dosumu, recounted the ordeal encountered in the course of erecting the humongous building.

Olori Atinuke Dosumu

She also gave a vivid description of the design of the house. She said “We thank God for today, we thank God for his mercy and his grace, it has been a long journey for the past two years we have been building this house, we’ve had a lot of disappointment, even till today we still working on the house.

” The main house has five bedrooms; we have a media room, we have an office in the building, each bedroom is ensuite, we have two bedroom chalet on the right and left side with guest toilet, bathroom and kitchen.”

The party which morphed into a feast continued till the wee hours of 27th with music, sumptuous meal to go along with the assorted and exquisite wine collection imported for the occasion.

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