{
  "id": 10092045,
  "title": "Saraki, Dangote, Kirk Franklin honour Aig-Imoukhuede at 60",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/saraki-dangote-kirk-franklin-honour-aig-imoukhuede-at-60",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T00:00:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/saraki-dangote-kirk-franklin-honour-aig-imoukhuede-at-60/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 60th birthday celebration of businessman and philanthropist Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede was a night of glamour, music, family, and heartfelt tributes. Held in a venue adorned with black-and-gold decorations, the event welcomed distinguished guests including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, business mogul Aliko Dangote, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole. Aig-Imoukhuede, dressed in a black suit and bow tie, was accompanied by his wife Ofovwe, who exchanged warm greetings with the guests.\n\nA significant moment of the evening occurred when Aig-Imoukhuede and his family gathered around a four-tier white-and-gold birthday cake, as he cut it amid cheers from the guests. The celebration was set to an upbeat rhythm, with American gospel singer Kirk Franklin performing, and Aig-Imoukhuede dancing to his music alongside his wife. The event celebrated Aig-Imoukhuede's achievements in business, politics, philanthropy, and public service, with guests reflecting on his leadership at Access Bank, his roles as former President of the Nigerian Stock Exchange and Co-Chairman of EnterpriseNGR, and his contributions to building institutions and opportunities in Africa. President Bola Tinubu congratulated Aig-Imoukhuede, acknowledging his tenure at Access Bank and his role in the institution's growth. Aig-Imoukhuede expressed gratitude to God for life, grace, family, friendship, and purpose, acknowledging the support of his family, friends, colleagues, and mentors in his journey.",
  "summary": "Businessman Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede celebrated his 60th birthday with family, friends and dignitaries including Olusegun Obasanjo, Aliko Dangote and Bukola Read More: https://punchng.com/saraki-dangote-kirk-franklin-honour-aig-imoukhuede-at-60/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Saraki, Dangote, Kirk Franklin honour Aig-Imoukhuede at 60",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/saraki-dangote-kirk-franklin-honour-aig-imoukhuede-at-60",
        "published": "2026-09-26T23:40:47.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}