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Nigeria’s Most Celebrated Real Estate Company, Pelican Valley partners diasporan health specialists to end medical tourism, to attract over $100m investment to Ogun

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Nigeria’s Most Celebrated Real Estate Company, Pelican Valley partners diasporan health specialists to end medical tourism, to attract over $100m investment to Ogun

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, Dr Babatunde Adeyemo
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Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited has begun talks with Nigerian medical specialists in diaspora, especially the United States, to attract over $100 million in healthcare investment to Ogun State.

The envisaged project which is expected to sit on 100 hectares of land, when finally berthed, will also redefine healthcare service delivery in the state and country. This is just as the project is touted to mean an end to overseas medical tourism, a phenomenon that’s popular among Nigeria’s privileged class.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, Dr Babatunde Adeyemo
The foreign medical team, which was received in the Pelican’s Ecostay Apartments at Kobape by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, Dr Babatunde Adeyemo, on Wednesday, revealed that they were only looking for ways to give back to their country and its people.

A member of the visiting team and resident in the United States of America, Tolu Badejo, said the need for quality healthcare delivery has not been lost on Nigerians but lamented that the country is not yet there in terms of global standards of quality healthcare service.

He wondered aloud why, in 2025, Nigeria, a country with so much potential in both human and financial capital, does not have a world-class healthcare system run by Nigerians.

Badejo explained that the quest to fill this void informed the team’s journey from the United States to Nigeria, particularly Ogun State, to see the Pelican Valley CEO, expressing confidence that “Nigeria is not short of the resources needed to accomplish this goal.”

He said, “I think it is not lost on anybody that the need for good and quality health care in Nigeria, you know it is not lost on anybody. Everyone knows that Nigeria is way behind when it comes to healthcare as far as the global standards of quality healthcare are concerned. For many years, I’m sure there have been initiatives trying to improve the quality of healthcare in Nigeria, but not much progress has been made because there is still a long way to go.

“Why can’t Nigeria, a quality country with so much potential, people capital, human and financial potential not have a state-of-the art healthcare system that it can command as its own? Not something brought in from somewhere else but one that is built and run by Nigerians. That is where the idea came from, and we believe that Nigeria is not short of the resources needed to accomplish this goal.

“So, that is why we are here to learn, to connect with both government and private visionaries like you to see if there are people like us around here, and we believe there are.

“One point that needs to be highlighted is the fact that a lot of countries are developing their own nations, they are going out extracting resources and developing their own nations. It is high time that Nigerians recognise that if we don’t build Nigeria, nobody is going to come and do it for us. It will take another 100 years, we will still be looking for that person. It is only Nigerians that can develop Nigeria themselves.”

Also speaking, Dr Ehri Badejo, described Nigerian healthcare specialists abroad as group of brilliant people who are more than determined to give back to people, communities and the country as a whole.

She said that American-Indians who are specialists in oncology, cardiology, endocrinology and other specialties are also interested in the project and have strongly signified readiness to contribute in a number of ways towards the realization of the goal.

Ehri said, “Our hope is that we are able to create a system that helps people, an ecosystem where you bring everything you need; the nurses are inbred, the physicians are inbred and the specialists just to come with a whole lot of service. It is a $100 million healthcare project to start off with.

“The other concept is medical tourism. We have a lot of that going on. How about putting an end to that? If you have a specialist, you already have the expertise and you have the level of excellence, why not do it right here? Look at you, for instance, and what you are doing right here at Ecostay Apartments.”

Speaking earlier, Pelican Valley CEO, who said he was more than thrilled by the team’s vision, pledged to harness the political goodwill of Kobape and environs towards getting community, government and diasporan investors’ support, particularly to improve the road infrastructure in the area.

Adeyemo said that the project fits into the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration on health sector, stressing that given the president’s penchant to welcoming any idea bordering on growth and development, the proposal might receive a favourable disposition if it is brought to his attention and that of Governor Dapo Abiodun.

Adeyemo said, “I want to assure you that we are going to use our personality to support the project. And as CEO, I will do my best to bring Honourable Abike Dabiri-Erewa into this. She is the chairperson of Nigeria in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). She is our sister and I believe she has this flair for any good thing coming from the diaspora. We will take the proposal to the state government. Our governor is a listening governor, possibly, he will grant us an audience on the project and back it up with just the infrastructure needed.”

The visitation of the foreign-based medical consultants was wrapped up with a symbolic planting of N2 million worth of trees at the Pelican’s Ecostay Apartments, a ritual which the Pelican CEO said will continue for the next five months.

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Aare Adetola Emmanuelking Hails Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu’s Impact on Education as He Marks Birthday

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The Chairman/GCEO of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has paid glowing tribute to the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Ogun State, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu, describing him as one of the foremost architects of educational transformation whose leadership continues to redefine learning and human capital development in the Gateway State.

In a heartfelt birthday message, the renowned real estate entrepreneur commended Professor Arigbabu for his exceptional blend of scholarship, administrative excellence, and visionary public service, noting that his stewardship of the education sector has continued to inspire confidence in the future of education in Ogun State.

According to Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, Professor Arigbabu has distinguished himself as an education reformer whose policies and programmes have consistently advanced academic excellence, strengthened institutional standards, promoted innovation, and positioned education as a strategic driver of sustainable development.

“Professor Abayomi Arigbabu exemplifies the ideals of visionary leadership. His dedication to improving educational outcomes and empowering the next generation through quality learning continues to leave an indelible mark on Ogun State and Nigeria as a whole. His legacy is one of impact, excellence, and selfless service,” he stated.

The Adron Group Chairman further acknowledged the Commissioner’s commitment to building an education system that equips young people with the knowledge, skills, and values required to thrive in an increasingly dynamic world, describing his contributions as invaluable to the state’s development agenda.

As Professor Arigbabu marks another year, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking prayed for renewed strength, divine wisdom, robust health, and greater accomplishments, expressing confidence that the celebrant’s passion for educational advancement would continue to shape lives and inspire generations.

He wished the Commissioner a memorable birthday celebration and many more years of impactful service to Ogun State, Nigeria, and humanity.

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RSS Makes History as Graduating Class of 2026 Marks Valedictory Service in First-of-Its-Kind University-Style Ceremony

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RSS Makes History as Graduating Class of 2026 Marks Valedictory Service in First-of-Its-Kind University-Style Ceremony

Remo Secondary School (RSS) has made history with the graduation of its 2026 class in what is being described as a groundbreaking academic ceremony, as the prestigious public secondary school celebrated its graduating students in a university-themed graduation style.

The historic valedictory service, which brought together students, parents, teachers, school administrators, old students and distinguished guests, was marked by pomp, pageantry and an atmosphere of academic excellence, as graduating students appeared in full academic graduation gowns, caps and other traditional graduation regalia.

In a striking departure from conventional valedictory ceremonies typically held in public secondary schools, the school’s principals and teachers, as well as the National Executives of the Remo Secondary School Old Students’ Association (RSSOSA), also donned academic gowns, creating the atmosphere and grandeur of a university convocation.

The remarkable initiative transformed the valedictory service into a memorable graduation experience for the students and marked a significant milestone in the history of Remo Secondary School, Ogun State and, potentially, the Nigerian public school system.

The ceremony was not only a celebration of the completion of secondary education, but also a deliberate effort to instil in the graduating students a sense of pride, achievement and responsibility as they prepare to transition into higher education and the next phase of their lives.

Another major highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of awards to deserving students in recognition of outstanding morals, good character and exemplary conduct. The awards, which cut across various categories, celebrated students who distinguished themselves not only through academic pursuits, but also through positive character traits, discipline, responsibility and good morals.

In a further demonstration of its commitment to the future of the graduating students and the advancement of education, Hope Bridge Social Impact Foundation awarded full higher education scholarships to about 25 deserving students. The scholarship awards will support the beneficiaries in pursuing their tertiary education, providing them with an opportunity to further their academic aspirations and achieve their full potential.

Speaking at the ceremony, the President of the Remo Secondary School Old Students’ Association (RSSOSA), Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking KOF, congratulated the graduating class and commended the school management, teachers and parents for their roles in nurturing and guiding the students throughout their academic journey.

He further expressed appreciation to the Ogun State Government, ably led by the Executive Governor, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR, CON, for his administration’s commitment to transforming the education sector in the state.

He specifically acknowledged the Governor’s Yellow Revolution initiative, describing it as one of the notable interventions that has positively impacted the education sector and contributed to creating a more conducive environment for learning across public schools in Ogun State.

According to him, the Governor’s keen attention to education and the deliberate interventions of his administration have had a positive ripple effect that has extended to institutions such as Remo Secondary School, contributing to the school’s continued growth and development and helping to position it as a great institution.

Aare Adetola Emmanuelking also extended his appreciation to the Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, for his leadership and evident contributions to the advancement of education in the state.

The event further highlighted the strong bond between the school and its old students, with the presence and participation of the old students, demonstrating the association’s continued commitment to the development and advancement of the institution.

The innovative university-style graduation ceremony is expected to remain one of the most memorable moments in the history of the school, and could set a new standard for how graduating students are celebrated in public secondary schools across Ogun State and beyond.

For the graduating class of 2026, the occasion was a day of pride, gratitude and celebration, a day when they were not only bid farewell from secondary school, but were honoured and celebrated as graduates stepping confidently into the future.

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