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Frank O. Amadedon O.B.E. “For God and the Empire” Congratulations to our President, Frank Amadedon, who was recently conferred with the Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) in Buckingham Palace by Her Majesty the Queen for services to Community Relations. A very fitting reward for his tireless work on behalf of all Nigerians and Minority Ethnic communities. On the right, you can see Frank in traditional attire proudly showing off his OBE medal. An avid football fan, one of the highlights for Frank was that a certain Alan Shearer, former captain of the England soccer team, was also there to collect his OBE. Congratulations Frank. Alan Shearer is past it but we hope you will continue your good work by representing the rights and interests of all Nigerians and Ethnic Minorities in the West Midlands for some time to come. Next time, will it be Sir Frank? ...or Lord Amadedon of Kings Heath? OBITUARY - Mr. Oluwole Akinola
It is with deep sadness that I inform you of the
passing away on Sunday 26th March 2006 of our dear friend, brother
and father, Mr. Oluwole Akinola. We would like to express our
deepest sympathies to his family at this sad time. A Tribute to Mr.
Oluwole Akinola Frank Amadedon OBE is President of NNU CEC UNIWA President is leader of National Association Congratulations to Frank Amadedon OBE, who was elected as President of the Nigerian National Union (NNU) Central Executive Committee (CEC) for the United Kingdom & Eire. Isn’t She Lovely? Agbani Darego is crowned Miss World 2001 18-year old Nigerian beauty Agbani Darego beat 92 other contestants and was crowned Miss World 2001 in a glittering ceremony that was held in Sun City, South Africa. Agbani, who is also Miss Nigeria, becomes the 51st Miss World and the first black African to hold the Miss World title. The two previous African winners were white South Africans. Miss Nigeria was crowned by outgoing Miss World Priyanka Chopra (Miss India). The runners up were Miss Aruba in second place and Miss Scotland in third. George, our Vice-President, was quick to let everyone know he and Agbani are from the same village. Next time you are going home George, don’t forget to put in a good word for your good mate the WebMaster! First Nigerian President of Sutton Coldfield Lions Former UNIWA Publicity Secretary is first Black President
'Lion' Femi Onabolu is also Chairman of District 105M’s Health Committee. The Lions support a number of good causes locally. They also carry out charity work throughout the UK and overseas. A successful Healthcare Adviser and businessman, Femi Onabolu is a Director of Femonco Healthcare Consultants, specialists in Norwich Union Healthcare products. Femi has been a Lion for over 20 years and he previously held a number of important posts in District 404, the Lions Club of Nigeria, where he was responsible for implementing a $2.1 million International River Blindness Programme. Adekunle Adesoji wins 100m Gold in Record Time Nigerian sprinter smashes his own 100m record twice Nigeria's Adekunle Adesoji broke his own world record twice as he sprinted to gold in the 100m for blind competitors at the XVII Commonwealth Games 2002.
Adesoji holds the honour of being the first blind man to sprint 100m in under 11 seconds. Well done to a true Champion. Emmanuel Ifeanjuna, Cardiff 1954 Nigeria’s first Commonwealth gold Nigeria won a gold medal at the first attempt at the 1954 Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, when Emmanuel Ifeanjuna won the high jump competition.
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Frank Amadedon O.B.E.UNIWA President
Mr. Oluwole Akinola(10.07.1929 - 23.06.2006)
Agbani Darego, Miss World 2001
George Barango, First President of Edgbaston Lions Club Former UNIWA General Secretary'
Edgbaston Lions Club is the newest branch in District 105M (Midlands) of the Charitable Organisation and its newly elected President is looking forward to the challenge of leading the Club and supporting a variety of good causes throughout Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Nigerian Sprinters Defect to Europe Francis Obikwelu and Gloria Alozie drop Nigeria for Europe Francis Obikwelu has decided that his future lies with Portugal. Francis, who is now described in the British press as “Nigerian born”, represented Portugal at the European Championships in Germany. Former African Champion Gloria Alozie has also deserted Nigeria. She now competes for Spain, where she lives and trains. Alozie competed in the 100m sprint and 100m hurdles at the recent European Championships.
AFN Warned about Defections Olympic Champion's warnings ignored Prior to the Commonwealth Games, Chioma Ajunwa warned that overseas-based stars would defect because of “inhuman treatment” by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). “We have suffered enough for this country but all we get is a paltry amount. Why should we (athletes) continue to allow ourselves be cheated by government all the time”?
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The
Sutton Coldfield Lions Club, which is in District 105M (Midlands) of the International
Association of Lions Clubs, has appointed Femi Onabolu, former UNIWA Publicity
Secretary, as its first ever black President.
Adesoji is blind in his right eye and partially sighted in his left.
George
Barango, General Secretary of UNIWA, was recently elected as the
first President of the newly formed Edgbaston Lions Club.