{"id":27404,"date":"2026-10-13T17:12:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T17:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/?p=27404"},"modified":"2026-10-13T17:21:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T17:21:48","slug":"nike-sodipo-celebrates-60th-birthday-bows-out-in-grand-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/?p=27404","title":{"rendered":"Nike Sodipo Celebrates 60th Birthday, Bows Out in Grand Style"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24358 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/fb630b52-b022-4d46-b3cb-5c9977001eba-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>The Deputy Director of the Public Affairs Unit in the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, Mrs. Adenike Omolara Sodipo, has celebrated her 60th birthday in grand style, with family members, colleagues and friends in attendance.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24359 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2c6490f7-6b65-4920-b8f1-9c456f4852cb-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The event, which also marked her retirement after meritorious years of service, was held at Archbishop Vining Memorial Cathedral Church, Ikeja. It was attended by members of Inner Wheel Club 911 and the Rotary Club, Ikeja.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24360 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/f173d3f8-db42-429c-b5fb-cdff9f1e6a78-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It was indeed a reunion for many of the guests after years of being out of sight due to personal engagements and the demands of daily life.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24357 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/430b36c7-ef0b-48de-a2c0-a7917af48957-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The occasion was marked by colourful attires, with guests appearing in purple and gold.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24362 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/226e4b34-e794-4b0b-887a-b425d56615e1-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The presiding reverend at the event described Mrs. Nike Sodipo as a loyal servant of God and a dedicated civil servant.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24363 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/e8c88090-03da-4278-b4f6-7e1cfb1ed9ad-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He noted that her life was a true demonstration of love and service to humanity, adding that she derived joy from putting smiles on the faces of those around her.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24364 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a7d4f382-73e4-4cac-9216-705696a697ab-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" 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