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CHRISTMAS: KAYODE-OJO FAMILY COLLABORATES WITH OLORI AGUNSOYE, DOLES OUT GIFTS TO THE AGED, DONATES GENERATOR TO MATERNITY

December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 - by Ijebu_Jesa_Admin - Leave a Comment

It was all praises and encomiums on the Kayode-Ojo family of Ijebu-Jesa as the family supported the philanthropic efforts of Olori Omolara Agunsoye by entertaining and giving out food and …

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