Lagos was at a standstill for a prominent Nigerian Aviation Veteran cum Businessman-Asiwaju Babatunde Oremule, who is best known as the former CEO and Chairman of Associated Airlines when he clocked 80 in Lagos.
Indeed, It was a remarkable milestone for the Oremule household as their Patriarch-Asiwaju Babatunde Oremule climbed the eighth wrung of the ladder in grand style in Lagos.
The birthday which party started with a thanksgiving service on the 7th of July at Our Saviour’s Church, TBS and a luncheon party on the same day at Plot 127B, Oba Ladejobi Street, GRA Ikeja, culminated with a grand reception at The Prestigious Harbour Point Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos on the 11th of July, 2026.
Indeed, Harbour Point Event Centre, Victoria Island was a Mecca of sorts as family members, friends, colleagues and well wishers gathered to celebrate the head of the Oremule dynasty.
The reception featured high-end, luxurious elements that created a memorable experience for guests who were served seated through interactive, high-quality food stations. The High-End Entertainment provided by King Sunny Ade gave an immersive atmosphere.
The detailed decor which included the elaborate ceiling installations, themed areas, and professional lighting serenaded the entire place.
The party presented a ‘Unique Guest Experience’ as the invited guests had opportunity for interaction.
Some of The Who is who in the society at the party included: The Ooni of Ife-HRM Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, The Akarigbo of Remoland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, CFR, Torungbuwa II, The Aare of Egbaland-Aare (Dr.) Laide Labode, The Bashorun of Ikun-Amure, Ekiti-High Chief Eniola Fayose, Former Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Director-General, Dr. Harold Demuren and his beloved wife Mrs Osaretin Afusat Demuren, Real Estate Billionaire and the founder of Gibraltar Construction Nigeria Limited-Sir Olu Okeowo, Yomi Ayoka, Former Director, Drainage Services, Lagos State and Former President, Women Engineers of Nigeria-Engr. Mrs Adebisi Oyenekan (FNSE) and Kunle Oyekanmi.
Others were: HRM Khadijat Abdulkadir Jakadiyar Waje Kasar Hausa, Queen of Okpella kingdom, Edo State and Economic Adviser to the Belgium Kingdom, Mrs Doyin Arueyingho, Amina Sanni, Mrs Susan Itemuagbor, Yetunde Demuren and her husband Kunmi Demuren of Green House Capital, Son of the late Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Bola Ige, who was also the Former Commissioner for Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Development in Osun State, Sir (Arc) Muyiwa Ige as well as the prominent Nigerian politician and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-Senator Musiliu Babatunde Obanikoro (popularly known as “Koro”) among others.
Recall that Asiwaju Babatunde Oremule is an illustrious figure in Lagos society and the sporting community. He has notably served as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club (LLTC) for several years.
