He Gave Me Wings

Name: He Gave Me Wings
SKU: 78181
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₦15,000.00

He Gave Me Wings – Dad was so proud of me, he thought I was a whiz-kid and “made me believe I was the best thing since sliced bread!” This brief memoir by ‘Funso Adegbola recounts a unique and special relationship of a daughter with her very famous Dad, Chief Bola Ige. Herein we find a new image of Bola Ige, not only the consummate politician but also a father who was unabashedly crazy about his children. In the author’s own words: “I feel l owe it to my children and posterity to share some of these joyful moments so that we can learn invaluable lessons and thereby improve our lives and filial relationships.”

She Gave Me Roots – The life of an extraordinary woman whose strength, determination, and support shaped the course of her family’s destiny. Justice Atinuke Ige emerges as a role model for women. Her strong presence, both within and outside the home, leaves an indelible mark on the lives she touched. Written with love and admiration by her daughter, this captivating memoir offers an intimate glimpse into the extraordinary life of Justice Atinuke Ige. Her resilience, grace, and commitment to her family serve as a confirmation of the power of love and the pursuit of dreams. She Gave Me Roots is a touching tribute to a remarkable woman who left an indelible legacy of strength and determination.

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About the Author

Mrs Olufunso Adegbola (née Ige) was born in Ibadan, the first child of Chief Bola and Justice Atinuke Ige, both of blessed memory. She had her secondary education at St. Anne’s School, Ibadan, and Westonbirt School in the United Kingdom. She was subsequently admitted to the University of Essex at Colchester, where she graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Modern Languages and Linguistics (specializing in French and Spanish). She then went for a second degree in Law at Bristol University and graduated with an LLB (Hons) Degree in 1986. She passed her BL Bar finals and was enrolled as a Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 1987.

In 1994, Mrs. Adegbola realised her dream of establishing The Vale College, Ibadan, a co-educational secondary school that provides first-class training for lifelong leaders and learners. In 2010, she established The Vale Tutorial College. Married to Mr Gbenro Adegbola, a publisher and CEO of First Veritas Educational Content Delivery Limited, together they have two children, both lawyers and two grandchildren. Mrs Adegbola is a lifelong learner who has attended several courses at home and abroad, including Harvard Business School and Lagos Business School. Her hobbies include self-development, travelling, public speaking, reading and writing.