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Rennaiye, Adewale Join Focus on Disability Foundation As Global Ambassadors
By Eric Elezuo
The membership and activities of Focus on Disability Foundation, with headquarters in the United Kingdom (FODUK), has been beefed up with the entry of two prominent and illustrious sons of the land. They are Aare Dapo Rennaiye and Engineer Ogundele S. Adewale.
Welcoming the duo into the FODUK family as reputable global ambassadors, the Founder/CEO of the charitable organization, Mr. Abiodun Enilari Paseda, said the men are tested and trusted movers of the society while describing them as men of timbre and calibre. He also noted that they have travelled wide.
Paseda congratulating Adewale on his appointment
“We are blessed to have these men of timbre and calibre in our fold today. We are sure they will bring in their wealth of experience to the better functioning of the Foundation, and of course support the large for which the Foundation is known in terms of rendering selfless assistance to the disabled and the needy in our society,” he said.
In his response while accepting the honour, Rennaiye, a graduate of Economics from the Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye, with 13 years unblemished career in the banking sector, said he is was blessed to be considered an agent of putting smiles on the faces indigents and destitute.
The 2008 MBA holder, who has plied his banking trade in reputable banks such as Union Bank, Fidelity Bank, Sterling Bank among others, pledged to contribute his quota to see to advancement of the Foundation.
Fondly called Dappy by well wishers, Rennaiye, who is presently running a prolific auto business, is widely known for his generosity and act of giving back to the society, especially the less privileged.
Also responding, Engr. Adewale, a Principal Mechanical Engineer and active member of Ogun state Vehicle Inspection Services, said it is with that he received the invitation to be part of affecting people’s lives positively in the society.
The proud member of many professional bodies including COREN, MNSE promised to pool his resources as well as experience and goodwill to see that the disabled and needy are well looked after.
Adewale has served in various capacities as an inspection officer and excelled, prompting his steady rise. Presently, he is a Deputy Director, Vehicle Inspection Services, Ministry of Transportation.
Focus on Disability Foundation is a non governmental, not for profit humanitarian organization, saddled with the responsibility of catering for the needs of the indigent citizens, especially the disabled.
Both Rennaiye and Adewale are happily married and blessed with wonderful children.
The Foundation is based in the UK with very functional presence in Nigeria and Ghana. The Foundation has assisted many disabled with materials to aid movement, sight, reading and much more including educational equipment.
