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… Kwara APC chieftain celebrates fathers for their quiet but powerful role in nation building

Chairman of FlowFm 92.7, Stefloga group and Kwara APC Gubernatorial aspirant, Araba Femi Sanni, has joined the global community in celebrating fathers on this year’s Father’s Day.

In a distributed message, Araba described fathers as pillars of strength, sacrifice, and quiet leadership whose influence shapes families, communities, and the nation at large.

Araba noted that fatherhood is often a thankless role, one that demands endless giving without expectation of recognition. He praised the resilience of fathers who work tirelessly to provide for their loved ones, often in the face of economic challenges and personal sacrifice. According to Araba, the values of discipline, integrity, and hard work that fathers instil in their children are the building blocks of a strong society.

The Kwara APC guber aspirant specifically acknowledged the dedication of father figures who step up in the absence of biological fathers, ensuring that no child is left without guidance and love. He encouraged all children to honour their fathers not just with words but with acts of kindness and appreciation that extend beyond today’s celebration.

Araba prayed for continued strength, good health, and divine protection over all fathers, urging them to remain steadfast in their roles as providers and protectors. He reaffirmed his commitment to policies that support families and create an environment where fathers can thrive in their responsibilities.

Happy Father’s Day to all fathers in Kwara State and beyond.

Kwara APC chieftain pays tribute to matriarch’s lasting legacy of grace, philanthropy, and family devotion

Araba Femi Sanni has joined family and well wishers to celebrate his mother in law, Dame Caroline Ajayi, on her 91st birthday.

In a warm tribute, Araba described Dame Caroline as a woman whose timeless elegance and enduring love have been a pillar of strength for the entire Ajayi family and everyone privileged to know her.

Dame Caroline Ajayi, the former Matron of Federal Training College, who is the revered matriarch of the renowned Educationist, Late Chief L.E.B Ajayi’s family,continues to live a life defined by grace, wisdom, and resilience.

Her dedication to family, education, and community development remains an inspiration. Beyond her immediate circle, she has touched countless lives through quiet acts of benevolence and philanthropy, offering hope and dignity to the less fortunate.

Araba noted that at 91, Dame Caroline continues to embody the values that have held generations together: patience, kindness, and an unshakable faith.

He prayed for her continued health, joy, and divine protection, thanking her for the love and guidance she has extended to him and his family.

Gubernatorial aspirant and Chairman of FlowFM 92.7, Engr Femi Sanni (Araba), has extended warm felicitations to His Royal Highness, the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, on the occasion of his 86th birthday.

In a personally signed message, Sanni described the monarch as a father to all, a custodian of culture, and a symbol of unity whose reign has brought peace, progress, and prosperity to the Ilorin Emirate and Kwara State at large.

“Your Royal Highness, on this milestone birthday, I join the good people of Ilorin Emirate and well-wishers across the world in celebrating a life of grace, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to the welfare of our people.

Your reign has been a blessing to Kwara, and your counsel continues to guide leaders across generations,” Sanni stated.

The APC gubernatorial aspirant prayed for continued good health, strength, and divine guidance for the royal father, asking that Almighty Allah grants him many more years in sound health and continued service to humanity.

“May your days be long, your legacy evergreen, and your reign continue to bring peace and development to our land. Happy 86th birthday, Your Royal Highness,” he added.

Sanni also used the occasion to reaffirm his respect for the traditional institution, describing it as a critical pillar of stability and progress in Kwara State.

Visionary engineer, founder of Africa’s first mobile phone repair assurance company, honoured for blending technical innovation with grassroots development.

The 2026 edition of the prestigious INAward has named Engr. Femi Olufemi Sanni, widely known as Araba, as its Social Impact Man of the Year, a recognition that celebrates his unique fusion of engineering excellence, entrepreneurial daring, and community-focused philanthropy.

Araba, a Fellow of the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (FNICE) and the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE), is not your conventional businessman. Long before the current wave of tech-driven service models swept across Nigeria, he pioneered Africa’s first mobile phone repair assurance company, a bold, forward-thinking solution that changed how millions of consumers protect their devices. By introducing a structured, reliable warranty system for phone repairs, he filled a critical gap in the continent’s rapidly growing tech ecosystem, offering customer protection and service reliability where none previously existed.

But his impact stretches far beyond boardrooms and balance sheets. Over the past decade, Araba has quietly built a reputation as a philanthropist who prefers action over applause. Through his Stefolga Group, his commercial radio station Flow FM 92.7, and his football development initiative Araba FC, he has touched thousands of lives in Kwara State and beyond, from free medical outreaches that have served over 450 people in a single day to youth empowerment programmes that give young people tangible skills and hope.

The INAward 2026 citation highlighted Araba’s ability to “marry technical mastery with a heart for the people,” noting that his brand of social impact is not reactive but structural. By building enterprises that solve real problems and simultaneously channelling resources into education, health, and grassroots sports, he has created a replicable model for sustainable development.

In his acceptance, Araba dedicated the award to the “unsung heroes of Kwara” – the everyday citizens, the market women, the young dreamers, and the community leaders who inspire him to keep pushing boundaries. “True social impact is not about the size of your cheque,” he said. “It is about the consistency of your presence and the depth of your care.”

The award further cements Araba’s growing influence as a technocrat with a social conscience, positioning him not only as a business icon but as a leading voice in the conversation about inclusive, people-first development in Nigeria.

The Chairman of FlowFM 92.7 and Stefolga Group, Araba Femi Sanni, FNICE, FNSE, has extended warm congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 74th birthday.

In a statement personally signed by him, Sanni described President Tinubu as a visionary leader whose decades of service to the nation have left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s political and economic landscape.

“As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks another year, I join millions of Nigerians in celebrating a leader whose passion for progress and commitment to national development remain unwavering.

His journey from the trenches of democratic struggle to the highest office in the land is a testament to resilience, strategic thinking, and an abiding love for country,” Sanni stated.

He praised the President’s bold policy direction, noting that the reforms initiated under his administration have laid the groundwork for long-term economic stability and growth, even in the face of challenging global headwinds.

“On this special day, I pray that Almighty God grants President Tinubu continued wisdom, good health, and renewed strength to lead our nation toward the prosperity we all desire. His vision for a greater Nigeria is one we share, and we remain committed to supporting the progress he champions,” Sanni added.

On the Passing of Chief Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo

I join countless Nigerians in mourning the loss of Chief Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo — former Governor of Kwara State, Senator, Minister of Communications, and one of the towering figures in Nigeria’s democratic journey.

Chief Adebayo was not only a national icon but also a personal mentor who introduced me to politics. It was under his guidance that I learned the true meaning of politics rooted in ideology, principle, and service. Through him, I came to understand that public life is not about expediency, but about values and unwavering integrity.

During our time in exile in Canada, he led the NADECO group with unmatched discipline and clarity of purpose. Working closely with him was an honour and an education. He was a true “general” in the pro-democracy struggle — calm under pressure, deeply thoughtful, and always guided by reason and restraint.

One vivid memory stands out: the morning General Abacha passed, Chief Adebayo called me and, in his typically cautious and deliberate manner, urged me to verify the news through my contacts before reacting. That moment captured the essence of who he was — a man of wisdom, principle, and sound judgment.

His life was a masterclass in statesmanship. Kwara has lost a great son, and Nigeria a voice of reason, dignity, and moral clarity.

On behalf of myself, Flow FM 92.7, and the many others he mentored and inspired, I extend heartfelt condolences to his family, the good people of Kwara State, and the entire nation.

Chief Adebayo’s legacy will live on in the many lives he touched, and in the values he stood for.

May his noble soul rest in perfect peace.

Signed,
Araba Femi Sanni
Chairman, Flow FM 92.7

…Describes His Highness as a statesman, father to all, and pillar of peace

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Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, on the occasion of his 85th birthday, describing him as a royal icon whose life has been defined by service, wisdom, and grace.

In a statement issued on Monday, the Governor said the Emir’s reign has brought peace, unity, and progress to the Ilorin Emirate and Kwara State as a whole, noting that his royal guidance has been instrumental to the state’s stability and steady development.

Governor AbdulRazaq, who joined the people of Ilorin Emirate and the entire state in celebrating the revered monarch, praised the Emir’s contributions as a retired jurist, statesman, and bridge-builder whose legacy transcends generations.

“The Emir has lived a life of deep service to God and humanity — as a judge, a traditional ruler, and a symbol of unity,” the Governor said. “We are grateful for his wisdom, support, and fatherly role in the progress of our state.”

On behalf of his family and the government of Kwara State, the Governor prayed for the Emir’s continued good health, happiness, and long life in peace and prosperity.