70 YEARS OF GRACE, LEGACY AND IMPACT: YEYE TITILAYO ALOGBA UNVEILS FOUNDATION TO EMPOWER WOMEN, SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS. ...As Jimi Benson; other dignitaries celebrate her life of resilience, compassion and service.

The 70th birthday celebration of Yeye (Mrs.) Titilayo Alogba, Founder of the Yeye Alogba Foundation, was not merely an occasion to celebrate seven decades of life, but a profound gathering of gratitude, philanthropy and renewed commitment to uplifting vulnerable women and strengthening families through economic empowerment.

The landmark celebration, which attracted an impressive gathering of eminent personalities, political leaders, traditional rulers, community stakeholders, family members, friends and well-wishers, also provided a fitting platform for the formal unveiling of the Yeye Alogba Foundation, an initiative conceived to support women in small-scale businesses and equip them with the resources needed to achieve sustainable economic independence.

At the heart of the celebration was an emotional and inspiring address by the celebrant, who attributed her journey through seven decades to the immeasurable mercy and faithfulness of Almighty God.

Adopting the powerful theme, "ÀÁNÚ NI MO RÍ GBÀ — MERCY FOUND ME," Yeye Alogba offered a touching account of her humble beginnings, particularly the sacrifices she made as a mother to provide for her children during their boarding school days.

In one of the most moving moments of her address, she recalled how, while other parents arrived at visiting days with bags of milk, biscuits, cornflakes and Bournvita for their children, she sometimes had only garri, groundnuts, sugar and soap to offer.

Despite her limited resources, she said her children never made her feel inadequate, as they consistently welcomed her with love, appreciation and affection.

Reflecting on those difficult experiences, she explained that her personal journey of survival and the mercy she received from God inspired her to extend similar kindness to other struggling mothers.

According to her, the Yeye Alogba Foundation was established out of a deep understanding of the challenges confronting women who struggle daily to sustain their families through small businesses.

"I am not establishing it because I have too much money. I am establishing it because I know what it means to have too little," she declared.

As an immediate demonstration of the Foundation's commitment, Yeye Alogba announced the empowerment of 20 women engaged in different vocations and petty businesses, including fashion designing, hairdressing, liquid soap production, food catering, pepper and pap trading, plantain sales, provisions and foodstuff businesses.

She described the initiative as 20 stories, 20 families and 20 new beginnings, expressing her aspiration to expand the programme from 20 beneficiaries to 200 and eventually 2,000 women.

Emphasising the Foundation's philosophy, she explained that its intervention would go beyond conventional cash donations by providing beneficiaries with essential tools of trade, business support and vocational training to strengthen their capacity for sustainable growth.

She consequently appealed to individuals, corporate organisations, philanthropists and well-meaning Nigerians to support the Foundation through the donation of equipment, sponsorship of beneficiaries and vocational training, as well as financial contributions.

She further assured prospective partners and donors of transparency and accountability, disclosing that the Foundation would maintain an open record of donations and interventions through its official website, www.yeyealogba.org, where supporters could monitor the progress of beneficiaries.

The celebrant's address resonated deeply with guests, particularly her message that empowering a woman goes beyond supporting an individual, as it strengthens her household and contributes to the development of the wider community.

The event also witnessed glowing tributes and superlative remarks from distinguished personalities, including Hon. Abiodun Moshood Aro (AMA), Omoba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, Hon. Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju, Barrister Adesanya Ayeni and former IKODASS Chairman, Mr Rotimi Erogbogbo.

The distinguished speakers celebrated Yeye Alogba's remarkable personality, virtues, contributions to society, commitment to humanity and enduring impact on families and the community. Their respective goodwill messages underscored the significance of her milestone birthday and commended her decision to translate her personal testimony into a sustainable platform for social intervention.

The gathering also featured an impressive assembly of eminent dignitaries, including the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Hon. Justice Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba, who served as the Chief Host; Hon. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, Member representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency; and Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, representing Lagos East Senatorial District, who were Chairmen of the Day.

Others included Alhaji Mutiu Are, Father of the Day and Chief Launcher; Dr. and Dr. (Mrs.) Akin Ogunlewe, the celebrant's Godfather and Godmother; Pa (Asiwaju) Reuben Olorunfunmi Basorun, Spiritual Father of the Day; Senator (Omoba) Adeseye Ogunlewe; Asipa Kaoli Olatunji Olusanya; Prince Oluwatoyin Gafaar Bolowotan; Hon. Kareem Adeleke Alogba; and Mayor Muhydeen Sanwoola, who served as Guest Speaker.

The Executive Chairmen of Ikorodu Local Government and the various Local Council Development Areas across Ikorodu Division were also among the distinguished personalities acknowledged at the celebration.

Beyond the glamour, dignitaries and goodwill messages, the 70th birthday celebration stood out for its powerful humanitarian message: that life's greatest fulfilment lies not merely in the years accumulated but in the lives positively touched.

For Yeye Alogba, attaining 70 represents an opportunity to transform personal experiences into enduring legacies of compassion, empowerment and community development.

Her closing message to the beneficiaries was particularly inspiring, as she encouraged them not to allow their present circumstances to define their future, reminding them that the same God who had sustained her through challenging seasons could also make a way for them.

With the establishment of the Yeye Alogba Foundation and the initial empowerment of 20 women, the celebrant has given practical expression to her declaration that the mercy she received must also become a blessing to others.

Indeed, her 70th birthday celebration will be remembered not only for the milestone it commemorated but also for the lives it has set out to transform.

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