BLUE METRORAIL TEST DRIVE, LAMATA MD HONOURNED BY CLASSMATES
The Alumni of University of Lagos, 1988 set of Civil Engineering and Mechanical sets converged yesterday at Marina train terminus for a Blue Metrorail test drive from Marina via, Ijora, Iganmu to Mile2 and back to Marina.
It was a fantastic smooth fun-filled journey of excitements of old course mates at an unusual re-union which is carnival like to celebrate the success of Engr. Abimbola Akinajo (Nee Adams), a member of the alumni and our Governor Babajide Sanwoolu who happens to be part of our set though our amiable Governor was unavoidably absent.
Engr. Abimbola Akinajo, the LAMATA MD was humbled to see over two dozens of her old university mates celebrating her and the achievements of Lagos State Government in the advancement of Rail transportation.
The modern and State Of The Art Blue Rail Line can be compared to the one of the best in the world, while narrating his experience on the ride, Engr. Bola Babarinde, A chieftain of All Progressives Congress Diaspora Chapter in South Africa that had been in Nigeria for the campaign of the President Elect and Governor Sanwoolu for some months now said he was proud of his colleagues for the show of solidary and appreciation for promptness and coming out in numbers.
Engr Bola Babarinde commended the professional way the MD of LAMATA and her team put together the event. Many other stakeholders across various segments of society were also on the train such as students from Primary, secondary and some higher Institutions, the market women leaders and some important dignitaries were on the test ride as passengers.
The Ex-Unilag boys and girls behaved in usual fashion as if they were still in Akoka, as they call themselves great Akokites at regular intervals with excitements amidst banter and laughter. Lagos had done this again and shall continue to strive to continue to lead other states in Nigeria in all sphere of governance.
The leader of the delegation, Engr. Leke Kabir Akindele popularly called KO was coincidentally nominated to join the exco of the larger body of University of Lagos Faculty of engineering Alumni Association (UNILAGFEAA) with the full backing of Civil, Mechanical and Electrical representatives of class 1988 present.
The team also pledge to support LAMATA in every available way within their capacity to help them achieve more and the LAMATA should not hesitate to call on them for support in areas of technical and managerial inputs for smooth running of this magnificent project.
The role call was impressive but we can mention few in attendance, From left to right
Sola Akerele. Constance Obi (nee Etuk) Elect. Lateef Alao. Salawudeen Mech . Lekan Ajani. Charles Ibiok. Julius Omojusaribi, Ayodeji Ayotunde . Mike Alawode. Abimbola Akinajo (Nee Adams). Bola Babarinde. Ayo Balogun. Kayode Akinyanbola..Mech. Soji Fadeji..not Unilag, KO Akindele, Obehi Iyamabo, Sola Omilabu, Mope Akinsulire, Olumide Ojutalayo
After arrival back in Marina terminus, Engr. Ayotunde Ayodeji open the trunk of his car full of finger licking small chops and assorted drinks enough to be full lunch, such gesture is fully appreciated. Great Akokites! Great!! Great!!!
