By Ruth Udeme
Amiable socialite, Dr. Kayode Jacobs, was filled with immense joy when family and friends turned out in numbers to felicitate with him on his 65th birthday.
As guests stepped into the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, venue of the event, they were warmly received and ushered into the spectacularly decorated hall.
Even before the star appeared, everything was put in place to ensure it would be a beautiful gathering.
As Bidemi Alaran took charge of proceedings as compere, the celebration began officially as celebrant and his family danced joyfully into the hall accompanied by friends and well wishers.
Described as the strong force for the family, a problem solver, a cheerful giver by many, friends and family took turns to shower encomiums on the celebrant.
The wife of the chairman of Ovation, Yeye Aare Mobolaji Momodu stated thus, “My brother has never failed us, if you need anything just call on my brother. He takes care of my mum and always makes us happy. I pray that the joy you give us, you will receive it in a million folds from people.You are too kind and I love you very much and many happy returns. I pray you live the rest of your life.”
In the course of the celebration, there was a special rendition by the Old students of Molusi College of Ijebu-Igbo.
The celebrant was at his hospitable best as he ensured that guests were well pampered as assorted dishes, chilled drinks and cocktails were made available.
Dr. Jacobs had his primary education at St. Peters Primary School, Iyaro, Benin City from 1966 – 1971, and completed his secondary education in 1976 at Molusi College, Ijebu-Igbo.
He proceeded to the United States of America to study Business Administration. He completed his first degree in Economics and Finance in 1983.
He worked as a financial specialist and auditor for a few years before he started the power of hitch to further his certification in the medical field.
