OTN News CEO Celebrates High Chief Tosin Fadare, Describes Him As Prime Investor, Benefactor, Pillar of Support in Egba Land
By:Israel Adeleke
The Chief Executive Officer, OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News, Ambassador Olufemi Orunsola has penned down glowing tributes to celebrate the Birthday of High Chief Tosin Fadare, the Seriki of Egba Land, describing him as an iconic entrepreneur, role model, strategic investor in youths development and a pillar of support to Egba kingdom and humanity at large.
Ambassador Orunsola, in a strongly worded and emotional birthday congratulatory message posted on the Facebook timeline of the Egba High Chief earlier on Tuesday, posted, "Hurray!!! It’s another world Seriki Tosin Fadare day 2024!!!! Time to expose & openly celebrate my prime benefactor! High chief Oluwatosin Owolabi Fadare (FCA)."
He recalled how some twenty years ago, even when he wasn't too sure of what would become of his media entrepreneurship adventure, High Chief Tosin Fadare took the risk of investing his hard-earned money in a green horn that he was at that time just to encourage him to start up on the media entrepreneurship journey.
"In the year 2004, this iconic, illustrious son of Egba land, surfaced as the prime investor in my life’s dream of becoming a media entrepreneur, even when I, wasn’t sure of the outcomes of my media adventure back then," he revealed.
He further revealed that,"Today, some twenty years later, that initial investment of yours has slowly, but steadily grown into the fast growing media empire the world now know as OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA(OTN), a multimedia platform that boasts of an online newspaper and an online television in addition to other media entrepreneurship projects.
Admitting that although the journey was rough and challenging, with the experience of initial business failure, Orunsola trumpets the avuncular spirit of Seriki Oluwatosin Owolabi Fadare over the years, noting that wise counsels and guidance from Chief Tosin Fadare encouraged him to seek more mentorship from industry professionals over the years.
The Media Chief Executive could therefore not resist the urge to shower prayers on the birthday celebrant saying," mega congratulations to you on this auspicious occasion of another birthday of yours in the land of the living!" he exclaimed.
He further prayed that, "May your positive influence & impacts in Egba land at home and abroad continue to increase as God leads, guides & guard you to higher heights in all spheres of your amazing, awesome life", wishing him, "Hearty cheers to the humble second in command of the ancient, most progressive yoruba Kingdom.
For the records, High Chief Tosin Fadare(FCA) is the Managing Director/CEO, Zealet Incorporated, a frontline Nigerian company licensed by multiple relevant regulatory authorities to engage in the business of Clearing and Forwarding since September 1992 with an impressive track record of excellent service profile and successes recorded over the years.
Born on December 3, 1962 in Abeokuta, Ogun State, High Chief Fadare is a Chartered Accountant and a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) with a rich background in Audit, taxation and Consultancy. He has his professional training with Adesina Bamgbelu & Co. (A Firm of Chartered Accountants).
His experience covers a series of management position in reputable companies like Marathon group Nig. Ltd., Skymit Limited and AA Oil Company Limited, where he worked as the financial controller before joining ZEALETT INCORPORATED NIGERIA LTD; as the pioneer Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer.
Chief Fadare is also a senior partner of Tosin Fadare & Co. (a firm of Chartered Accountants).He is also on board of SECUPHONE WEST AFRICA.
Apart from his academic endeavor, he has attended several international courses and seminars both in Nigeria and Overseas with enviable records. Chief Fadare belongs to many non-professional bodies,amongst are: Member, Mace Club of Nigeria, Grand Patron- Joint Minds Club, Ogun State Polytechnic Chapter, Abeokuta.
High Chief Fadare is also a member of Prestigious Abeokuta Club, Mace Club and holds other traditional Chieftaincy titles.He is married with Children.
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