The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II has full confidence in Nigeria’s potential to lead the entire continent of Africa to compete in the global market with quality goods, especially in the carbonated and beverage drinks industry. He made this clear on Tuesday, April 16 2024 during the unveiling of his Tingo Cola and Tingo Electric, which are flavoured carbonated and energy drinks respectively, produced by Tingo B.V. PLC; a spin-off company from Ojaja Pan Africa Limited at Lekki Lagos.

Ooni Ogunwusi believes that; Nigeria has what it takes to become the production hub of Africa and the world, thanks to its population, human resources, weather conditions, leadership, geographic location, and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. He is confident that Nigeria can rival big beverage brands and globalize its local products to become a delight to the rest of Africa and the world.

Ooni also disclosed that during his formative years, it was always his dream to own a brand that would produce quality drinks to serve Nigerians and position the country as a leader in the African market and the global stage. So when the opportunity came to produce Tingo Cola and Tingo Electric Energy Drink, he ensured all hands were on deck to put out the best quality regardless. “The license under which we are currently producing Tingo Cola, Tingo Electra, Tingo Twist (Cucumber and Cranberry), and Tingo Booze Fruit Mix is proof that we are committed to quality and standards. One of our main focuses is our sheer determination to elevate homegrown brands instead of demarketing them. That’s why we have put resources together to come out with these exceptional drinks to also produce what we consume in our bid to reduce importation and save the Naira.”

Ooni Adeyeye further disclosed that his foray into commercial activities as a monarch is not primarily for business purposes but to serve as a pathfinder who can show people how to add value for international standards in production, distribution, and consumption. “ My delving into commercial activities was borne out of my passion for humanity, particularly the youth, to create five million direct and indirect jobs for them, mainly through retailing, recycling, and other forms of distributorship fully driven by technology.”

Ooni also disclosed that the products produced by Tingo Foods have been certified by concerned regulators in the country led by NAFDAC, are safe for consumption and are beneficial to the entire body system with their uniqueness. “The Tingo Cola, for instance, is laced with lemon flavour and other natural ingredients such as cucumber, cranberry, and others that showcase the brand’s originality and uniqueness. We made it according to safe specifications for consumption.” He said.

On April 2nd, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, the Chairman and CEO of Adron Homes and Properties, celebrated his 49th birthday by being inducted and decorated as Otun Asiwaju Onigbagbo of Remo Land alongside his wife, Yeye Aderonke Emmanuel King, who was also inducted as Yeye Otun Asiwaju Onigbagbo of Remo Land. The induction ceremony was held at the Communion Faith Assembly, Garden of Faith, Kemta House Estate, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta Ogun state. During the ceremony, Aare Adetola and his wife were ordained by top Ogun State clergymen and members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Ogun State Chapter, led by Bishop Dr. Tunde Akin-Akinsanya and his team, which included Rev Dr. O. Oyeniyi, Chairman CCN, Most Rev Dr. Peter Odetoyinbo, Chairman CSN, Rev Dr. S.O Babayomi, Chairman ECWA/TEKAN, Pastor J.K. Onakoya (JP), Chairman CPFN/PFN, and Rev Leke Sopein, Chairman OAIC.

The ceremony also included a special service to celebrate Aare Adetola’s birthday. Aare Adetola was an active member of the Christian youth corps members in Bayelsa State during his National Youth Service year, where he held the position of State Coordinator for Nigeria Christian Corpers’ Fellowship (NCCF) Bayelsa State from 2000-2001. He also served as the President of the Youth Fellowship of Living Faith Church (Winners’ Chapel) Sagamu from 2002-2004 and became the prayer squad coordinator for the Living Faith church from 2005-2007. Aare Adetola has been ordained as Deacon of the Living Faith Church (Winners’ Chapel) Sango Otta, a position he has held since 2008.

The induction ceremony was an indication of a new beginning in his life, and Aare Adetola thanked the Christian body for finding him worthy of such a highly coveted title. He also stated that all he has acquired to date was as a result of the favour of God on his life, and he will never derail from projecting his good works and being a good ambassador of the CAN and the body of Christ at large.

Yeye Aderonke Emmanuelking gave her life to Jesus Christ in October 1995, joined the Eagle’s Trainers Church aka Heritage Assembly where she diligently served in the service of God within the ushering department of the church until 1998/1999 before her academic pursuit. She later joined the Redeemed Christian Church of God as a young lady and a student at the Lagos State University where she subsequently became a member of the Living Faith Church upon her marriage to Aare Adetola Emmanuelking in April 2007. Since her marriage, she has strongly enshrined the Christian faith in her home and nurtured many young persons to spiritual growth in the Christian faith.

During the induction, the officiating Bishop and the CAN Ogun state Chairman Bishop Dr Tunde Akin-Akinsanya also implored Aare Adetola and his wife Yeye Aderonke to continue to support the propagation of the gospel and also dedicate their wealth to giving immensely to the church and CAN projects in Ogun State. He also harped on the need to become worthy ambassadors for Christ as the position he holds is of great value to the Christian faith and it also plays a pivotal role in the development of Christianity within Remo and beyond the shores of Ogun State. Aare Adetola also disclosed that he will be hosting a Thanksgiving Soiree soon to celebrate his birthday and the induction ceremony, and he thanked the Executive Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for his support.