As preparation towards one of the most-talked-about carnivals on the African soil, Abuja International Carnival, becomes intense, more prominent Nigerians have endorsed the event.
The latest among those throwing their weights behind the event is Olatubosun Shamsuldeen Adeniyi Kuku.
Announcing Kuku as the event’s ambassador, Abuja International Carnival’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO/ED), Kehinde Adegbite, also known as Mallam Yankee, said Mr Kuku’s endorsement and his emergence as the event’s ambassador was a welcome development.
According to him, the emergence of great personalities as ambassadors for the big event was already a huge sign that the event would be successful.
He said Chief Olatubosun Shamsuldeen Adeniyi Kuku hails from Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, from the family of late Olatunji Fatai Kuku and Seymou Abike Kuku.
Mallam Yankee further revealed that he is an alumni of Ijebu Muslim College in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.
Revealing further, he said Olatubosun Kuku holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Jos and a Master’s degree in Socio-Psychology from the Birmingham City University.
According to him, as an astute Political Entrepreneur, Political Lobbyist, Business Executive, Consultant, Contractor and an Estate broker with a versatile and multi-faceted experience in human relations, his contribution to the success of an international carnival of the Abuja standard cannot be underestimated.
Chief Kuku is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Winning Keys Consult and Oakmi Nigeria Ltd.
Beyond his core professional engagements, Olatubosun Kuku is God-fearing and a humanitarian whose endeavours have culminated to receiving several awards amongst which are: the NYSC FCT Award for invaluable contributions towards development of Corp Members in the Federal Capital Territory, Award of Excellence in recognition of Outstanding Contributions and Commitments to Humanity and the Church of God by St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Abuja.
Abuja carnival holds on November 21 to 23, 2024, and will feature prominently varieties of activities, including street shows, musical concerts, boat regattas, Durbar, children’s fiestas, exhibitions and masquerade display.
The carnival was last held in 2016 and is expected to attract both local and international participants while showcasing Nigerian’s rich culture.
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