Engr. Sunday Ayinde Ashaolu Celebrates 80th Birthday in Grand Style
Lagos, Nigeria – June 20, 2026
Renowned engineer and respected oil and gas industry veteran, Engr. Sunday Ayinde Ashaolu, former Chairman of the Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the International Oil Companies (IOCs), marked his 80th birthday celebration in grand style on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
The prestigious event was held at the elegant Waterstones Event Centre, Billings Way, Oregun, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, and attracted distinguished personalities from different sectors of the Nigerian economy, particularly the academia, engineering, and petroleum industries.
The celebration was attended by several eminent dignitaries, including Prof. Rahmon Bello, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, and Engr. Joseph Jemine Akpieyi, Chairman of Arco Group Plc and former Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Petroleum Refining Company, alongside other notable personalities, family members, friends, professional colleagues, and well-wishers.
Guests at the occasion paid glowing tributes to Engr. Ashaolu for his immense contributions to the growth and development of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, as well as his exemplary leadership, integrity, and commitment to national development over the decades.
Speakers at the event described the octogenarian as a visionary leader, mentor, and consummate professional whose impact continues to inspire younger generations of engineers and industry stakeholders across the country.
The atmosphere was filled with joy, goodwill, and heartfelt appreciation as attendees celebrated the remarkable life and accomplishments of Engr. Sunday Ayinde Ashaolu, whose legacy in the petroleum industry remains noteworthy.
The event featured goodwill messages, musical entertainment, cultural displays, and moments of reflection on the celebrant’s outstanding career and service to humanity.
As Engr. Ashaolu clocks 80, friends and associates prayed for continued good health, wisdom, and many more years of fulfillment and happiness.
Below are the faces of the dignitaries at the event
