•As ALASEYORI, AJEBO, LAOLU GBENJO Perform
With their voices lifted in praises, hearts united in worship, guests at this year’s Glitz Praise Party worshipped God in truth and in spirit. The praise party that was organised to celebrate Glitz Event Center at 5 and Glitz Garages at 4 brought notable gospel artistes, music enthusiasts, worship leaders, church leaders, families and friends to thank God on behalf of the Glitz family.
Mairo Ese, Adeyinka Alaseyori, Dare Justified and Laolu Gbenjo were the gospel artistes that performed at the praise party, setting the atmosphere for total worship unto God.
Comedians that performed at the event were Senator the Comedian, Ajebo, Odogwu, MoP and Laff Doctor.
Speaking during the event, founder and CEO, Glitz Group, Adetola Akinola said that the praise party was put together to appreciate God’s faithfulness on the Glitz Group. “We are celebrating God’s goodness and faithfulness in all he has done for us at Glitz Event Center in the last five years and Glitz Garages in the last four years”. She pointed that the past years have not been easy but they are still standing. According to her, the industry is one of the most hit industries last year and it is appropriate for Glitz Group to appreciate God for the grace shown to the company.
She said, ‘’We are full of thanks, we do not take for granted the fact that the challenges are there, but we also recognize that God’s hands have been on the businesses and we are always being sustained by the same God and we are back to give thanks to the same God that have sustained us over the years’’
Commenting about the state of the nation, Adetola remained optimistic about Nigeria and believes there are brilliant minds who also believe in Nigeria’s dream. She urged Nigerians to get involved in driving positive change in the country. “I am extremely positive about Nigeria; I believe in Nigeria’s dream and there are still lots of brilliant minds in Nigeria. What we need in the country is leadership. Everybody must to get involved in driving positive change in the country.’’ Speaking at the praise event, Mairo Ese who was part of the first Hallelujah Festival that was held at the Center commended the organisers and prayed for the continuous growth of the company to become a prominent conglomerate in the world. Talking about the event, popular gospel artiste, Dare Justified lauded Glitz professionalism and excellence in the industry.
“Glitz is 5 years of grace and excellence; this is where we had my wedding. They are the best in Lagos and am happy to be associated with them. I say the founder should keep moving and expanding. We want glitz in Abuja, London, South Africa and other places of the world.’’. Other companies under the management of Glitz Conglomerate are Glitz Residences, Glitz Food and Beverages, and Glitz Entertainment and Promotions.
The praise party gathered notable guests from all works of life including National President, JCI Nigeria, Abiola Olorunnisola; Inspirational speaker, Nation Builder, Leadership and Executive Coach, Fela Durotoye; Deputy Managing Director, FedEx Red Star Express Plc, Charles Ekanem and General Manager, Public & Government Affairs for Exxon Mobil, Nigel Cookey-Gam;
Other guests at the party were Vicar, All Souls Anglican Church, Lekki, Venerable Oreoluwa Agbelusi; Regional Head for Brand & Reputation for Africa for Google, Mojolaoluwa Aderemi-Makinde; CEO, Royal Oaks Events Limited, Augusta Enaholo; Head-Services at Union Bank Plc, Modupe Ogunbiyi.
-Dare Adeniran
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