By Divine Sam
Fast-rising association known as Nigeria’s beauticians /hairdressers association NBHA recently celebrated her 42nd year anniversary. The celebration which held at the popular cultural centre in ibadan began on Tuesday, 21st and lasted a week with notable personalities from different walks of life, in attendance.
The guests including wife of the executive governor of Oyo State, Her Excellency Engr. Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde, some members of the state executive council, friends and supporters, members and well-wishers all had notable things to say about the growing association. One of the high points of the week-long event, however, was the speech shared by the Founder of the association Chief Mrs. Olubunmi Adesanya who described the 42nd -year journey as challenging and rewarding. According to her, the association’s survival despite the many hurdles faced is a testament to the team’s commitment to the vision of building a reputable association that prioritises quality beauticians and hairdressing in Oyo State.
While welcoming the guests to the occasion, the Founder of the NBHA, Chief Mrs Olubunmi Adesanya (Iyaloja Adelabu market) used the medium to congratulates the Emergence of governor Seyi Makinde in his reelection bid and assure that the association will continue to support the administration of the state governor.
She thank the Oyo State government for it unalloyed encouragement by giving the beauticians a lift to upgrade their businesses.
Chief Mrs. Olubunmi Adesanya who led the anniversary, commended the Makinde government for its good work in the state, noting that their businesses have benefited positively from the prompt payment of salaries and other policies.
She said the association which was formed in April, 1981 has succeeded in helping some members to set up their own salon, building a house for the association among achievements.
Chief Mrs. Adesanya noted that major milestone for NBHA, not only because it is our 42nd year executing exciting briefs and campaigns for brands, standards, traditional and cultural hairstyle but also because we have grown and evolved in the face of daunting challenges and circumstances. Our work speaks for itself as we pay uttermost attention to details and uphold excellence. It is for these reasons and many more, we decided to bring together everyone who has contributed to our journey and toast to marked our 42nd anniversary.
In her remarks, the President of the association Chief Mrs. Oluwatoyin Oladapo, also extolled the association’s dedication to the craft adding that professionalism has always been a virtue they hold in high regards.
The president Chief Mrs. Oluwatoyin Oladapo acknowledged the founder chief Mrs. Olubunmi Adesanya, the wife of the governor Engr. Mrs. Tamunominini Makinde and other government officials present for being a kind and generous to the members of the organisation.
She said the 2023 anniversary was not only to come together and chat the way forward, but also to exhibit their various new hair styles both local and international.
Mrs. Oladapo commended the members for their total cooperation, commitment and focused to enhancing the future of the organisation. She assured that the group under her administration will continue to enjoy an Uninterrupted relationship with the government and other private sectors through the help of the founder.
She commended the founder’s idea establishing such a magnificent association that has impacted much on it members and the listening government of Governor Seyi Makinde, always granting the request of the association to ensure partnership.
Also speaking the chairman of the occasion on the official opening day Engr. Dotun Sanusi anniversary congratulated the founder of the association Chief Mrs Olubunmi Adesanya and the president chief Mr. Oluwatoyin Oladapo for their Uninterrupted steadfastness and dedication to building such a magnanimous association which according to him the association has been if help to it members.
Engr. Sanusi, the CEO IIaji Hotel & sport resort also commended the members of the organisation for their sacrifices and cooperation which has reflected in the anniversary.
Speaking in his remarks the chairman of the occasion on the 2nd day Alhaji MUIDEEN POPOOLA AFOBAJE commended the association for their supports given to the oyo State Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde during the General elections which brought the total victory of the governor in his reelection bid.
He called on the members of the association to continue to work hard, focused and determined to be successful hairdressers and beauticians of Nigeria.
Alhaji MUIDEEN POPOOLA AFOBAJE while calling on the members of the organisation to continue being active in the association also showered praises on the founder of the NBHA for her capacity to accommodate the thousands of members in the association.
Speaking in the same vein the chairman of the occasion on the grand finale of the event Hon. Akeem Ademola IGE, said the association has become a role model that other artisans, tradesmen and groups are looking up to because of the ways they have been coordinating and organizing their programmes.
Ige who is the special adviser to Oyo State Governor on Culture and Tourism and Life Patron of the association disclosed that Engr Seyi Makinde led administration will not take the support the association has been given it for granted.
He, however, enjoined leaders of the association to accommodate other splinter groups within themselves so as to enjoy the government’s support together.
The wife of Oyo State Governor Engr. Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde in her remarks assured Nigerian beauticians/hairdressers association (NBHA) that the government of Oyo State under the watch of her husband will continue to partner with the organisation to ensure the flexibility of their businesses.
Engr. Tamunominini who served as mother of the occasion, also admonished the beauticians and hairdressers to keep up with modern trends to improve on their craft in order for them to stay relevant.
The 42nd anniversary with the theme “ASA day” the wife of the governor Engr. Mrs. Makinde said the Association’s annual hair and body exhibition,where all kinds of beautiful and cultural hairstyles were displayed was a motivation to other women in the society who are idel without handwork to availd themselves a trade.
The week long activities marking the 42nd anniversary celebration of the organisation in Oyo State also feature hair/body exhibition.
The high points of anniversary celebration was hair/fashion parade, cultural parade, dance competition, presentation of hair dryer to derseving beneficiaries and crowning of the winner of the best stylish of the year.
Others dignitaries that graced the grand finale include, Hon. Bolanle Sarumi Aliyu, Hon. Bolaji Badmos, the Babaloja-General of Oyo State, Alhaji Y.K. Abass, and representatives of various associations in the State.