
Ooni of Ife Celebrates Staff With Generous Cash Prizes and Car Giveaway
In a remarkable display of gratitude and recognition, the revered Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, celebrated Staff Appreciation Day by generously awarding cash prizes and a brand-new car to deserving employees. The event, held at the royal palace in Ile-Ife, was a testament to the monarch’s commitment to acknowledging the hard work and dedication of his staff.
The Ooni of Ife, accompanied by his esteemed wife, her Regal Majesty Olori Amb. Dr. Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi, the deputy convener For Hopesalive Initiative For Africa, expressed his deep appreciation for the unwavering support and loyalty exhibited by his staff members in the house of Oduduwa and Hopesalive Initiative For Africa. Recognizing their invaluable contributions to the smooth functioning of the palace and projects execution at Hopesalive Initiative For Africa, the monarch emphasized the importance of fostering a positive work environment and nurturing a sense of unity among the staff.
During the ceremony, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi personally handed out cash prizes to outstanding employees who had demonstrated exceptional commitment and dedication to their duties. Cash prizes ranging from 100 thousand naira to 1million naira with other gift items. His Imperial Majesty gifted his personal photographer with the sum of I million Naira and all expense paid trip to USA to acquire more skills in photography as he believes in his creativity and talents. The escort commander to his Imperial Majesty was awarded the sum of 1million naira and a car gift as a dedicated staff of the year. Mr Segun Akakpo, the head of programs in Hopesalive Initiative For Africa was awarded the sum of 500 thousand as the best staff of the year.
The Ooni of Ife also announced the grand prize of a brand-new car to the overall best staff of the year 2023, which was awarded to his traditional secretary Chief Idowu Salami for his unwavering support and efforts in running the affairs of the palace. He went further to add the sum of one million naira, refrigerator, two standing fans, five bags of rice, two cartons of tin tomatoes, 5 gallons of groundnut oil to the car gift as his total appreciation to his secretary.
All the recipients were overwhelmed with gratitude, and expressed their heartfelt appreciation for the recognition bestowed upon them by their esteemed ruler.
The staff appreciation day event is indeed a testament to his Imperial Majesty dedication to the welfare and development of his people. He has continued to champion various initiatives aimed at advocating for youth empowerment, education, and entrepreneurship, recognizing the importance of equipping the younger generation with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
The Ooni of Ife acknowledged the Chairman of Innoson vehicles Mr Innocent Chukwuma on his support as the head sponsor at this year Staff Appreciation Day.
In committment to fostering a positive work environment and promoting Nigerian brands. He appreciated the innoson brand, Nigeria’s leading automobile manufacturing company for supporting him with two vehicles, one vehicle gifted to the Hopesalive Initiative For Africa team and the second car, gifted to the overall best staff of the year 2023 in the house of oduduwa.
His Imperial Majesty went on to encourage them to keep doing their best and work diligently as there is always a reward to crown their efforts.