- The families of industrialist Chief Razaq Akanni Okoya and the late Ambassador Abubakar Garba Gobir have officially announced the engagement of their children, Olamide and Imran.
- The union bridges two prominent Nigerian families, the Okoyas, synonymous with the Eleganza business empire, and the Gobir/Saro families, rooted in diplomacy and traditional leadership.
- In a joint statement, the families described the partnership as one built on shared purpose, mutual respect, and total submission to the will of Allah.
The Nigerian social circuit is buzzing following the announcement of the upcoming nuptials between Olamide Okoya, daughter of the Aare of Lagos, Chief Razaq Okoya, and Imran Gobir.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the news was shared on Friday, April 24, 2026, by Olamide’s mother, Chief (Mrs.) Folashade Okoya, the CEO of the Eleganza Group.
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In a gracious announcement posted to social media, the Bewaji of Lagos unveiled the union between the Okoya and Gobir lineages.
The statement, issued on behalf of the Okoyas and the families of the late Alhaji Umar Ayinla Saro and the late Ambassador Abubakar Garba Gobir, characterized the engagement as a “moment defined by grace and significance.”
The groom, Imran Gobir, carries a distinguished diplomatic legacy as the son of the late Ambassador Abubakar Garba Gobir, who served as Nigeria’s representative to Iraq.
The families emphasized that the marriage is not merely a celebration of love but the beginning of a legacy-driven partnership grounded in faith.
Both families expressed profound gratitude to Almighty Allah for the milestone, offering prayers for a union filled with barakah (blessings), peace, and enduring happiness.
The Okoya family remains one of Nigeria’s most influential industrial dynasties, with their Eleganza Group serving as a cornerstone of the nation’s manufacturing sector for decades.
This high-profile engagement is expected to be one of the most significant social events of the year, drawing together titans of industry, diplomats, and political leaders to celebrate the merging of two historic houses.
