By Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti
It was a moment of joy and fun fair for the family associates and friends of Erelu Kemi Elebute Halle as she was conferred with a Honorary Doctorate Degree of Divinity from Peace Foundation Christian University Texas, United States Of America.
The event which kicked off at 11:30 am at the popular Dove event centre Ajebandele road had in attendance the Founder and President of the Peace Foundation Ministries Bishop Klem Adomokhai who came from the United States to personally witness the Ministry’s Chapter Inauguration and the conferment in Ekiti state.
Bishop Klem said the ministry recognizes the efforts and humanitarian gesture of Erelu Elebute Halle which has singled her out amongst her peers to bag the title.
“We don’t give out this prized Degree to people of no consequences but people of substance and from our findings Erelu Kemi Halle has done exceptionally well by kind gesture which include helping the less privileged, widows, Orphans and contributed immensely to the development of the society at large.
“She is a symbol of hope to many people and that means she deserves this Doctorate Degree conferred on her person” he concluded.
In her own words, Dr. Engineer Elebute Halle declared that it was an act of God for such honour to be bestowed on her even though she knew not her philanthropic gestures are being noticed outside the shores of Nigeria.
“I think this is the Lord’s doing because I had wanted to do this Academically but I am always busy with work and coupled with the fact that I travel a lot.
But God knows that it is time for me to be called a Doctor and he didn’t do it here in Nigeria but brought it far away from Texas in the United States Of America”
Dr. Elebute maintained that as a person she is always ready to render help to people and that is why she pitched her tent with the executive Governor of Ekiti Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji.
” I will dedicate this to our leader here in Ekiti state, Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji who is a humble man to the core and and when you work with a man who has the same passion to invest heavily in humanity then you will surely find me working with such person wholeheartedly”
She was of the opinion that the award of Doctorate Degree on her person is a testament to the fact that everything we do on earth is recorded either good or bad.
She maintained all what she is doing is to compliment the good works of Governor Oyebanji whom she said Ekiti people are ready to give him another four years of good Governance.
“His second term will be seamless because Ekiti people will surely want the continuation of this good administration and only people with negative mindset will think otherwise but even if anyone is thinking of the seat that will be after BAO’s 8 years.
The Dove event centre which was packed to the fullest had in attendance the husband of Dr. Kemi Chief Halle, Political associates, groups and well wishers.
Dr. Kemi Halle after the event still find time to give out cash and food items to those who came to wish her well with traditional singing and dancing.
Erelu Kemi Elebute Halle is a philanthropist of note and a peace ambassador. She is a promise keeper, kindhearted, amazingly caring, responsible, humble, courageous, affectionately committed to the needy’s plights as well as vulnerable. She is highly down to earth and respectful.
Periscope her exploits in humanitarian services, her generosity knows no bounds. She is politician whose positive impact on lives of many Ekiti sons and daughters has been so great and enduring. She was born into the family of High Chief Adeniran Elebute, the Apelua of Irutu in Oke-Ayedun Ekiti in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti state.
She started her education career at St. Anthony Primary School, Ilasha Ekiti and proceeded to Comprehensive High School, Ijesha-Isu Ekiti. She went further to the Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti where she had both ND and HND in Civil Engineering and the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger state for her Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Civil Engineering.
During her mandatory one year Youth Service with PW Nigeria Limited; a Construction Company in Adamawa State, she won the State’s Best Corps Member of the year 2009 Award.
Engr. Kemi Elebute-Halle is a Student Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Member of Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
Engr. Kemi Elebute-Halle political experience entails; Deputy National Chairman South Nigeria, Action Democratic Party (ADP), Director General Presidential Campaign Council, ADP, First Female Governorship Candidate, Ekiti State Nigeria, and currently a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, (APC).
She holds An Outstanding Leadership Award by the Nigerian National Volunteer Service/Diaspora Affairs, Golden Leadership Excellence Award presented by Yoruba Study Group as Distinguished Akoni Obinrin O’dua of the Year, 104.1 Fm Ado- Ekiti Award of Recognition, The Ekiti Pillar of Development Award, Nelson Mandela Leadership Award Series for Excellence and Integrity, Award of Excellence for Impressive Contribution to Economic Empowerment of Women and Vulnerable Children, Award Of Excellence: Opomulero Group; A Socio-Political Group of South West Nigeria, Ekiti State – Recognition of Leadership Qualities and Philanthropic Services to Humanity, Award of Excellence: Erijiyan Improvement Union, Erijiyan Ekiti – Outstanding Woman of the Year, Award of Honour: NYSC State Honour Award, Yola, Adamawa State – Best Corps Member of the Year.
Out of her burning passion for the welfare of the Less-Privileged, Single Parents, Students, Widows, Orphans, Prisoners, Youths and Elderly in the society, and in her bid to actualize this passion, she founded the Dominion Mother Foundation which she’s presently the Life Matron and has also co-founded many NGOs.
Being a reputable and astute Engineer, Erelu Kemi Elebute-Halle has travelled widely and visited almost all the states of the federation and not less than twenty countries around the world.
The Celebrant and her Husband.
Erelu Kemi Elebute-Halle is happily married to an Israeli born Engineer, Otunba Haim Halle and their marriage is blessed with lovely children.
Her hubbies includes: Reading, Music, Adventure, Meeting new people to share innovative ideas.
Erelu Kemi Elebute-Halle believes in Human and Capital Development as the catalyst to achieve Ekiti and a Nigeria of our dream. In her private capacity, She has employed and trained numerous indigents across the country and has over the years supported, morally and financially many others in their various careers.
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