H.E. Mohammed Umar Bago, the Executive Governor of Niger State, will serve as Chairman of the Day at the upcoming 60th birthday celebration of Archbishop Designate Isaac Idahosa. The grand event is scheduled for Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State, commencing at 12:00 noon prompt.
The celebration will feature an impressive lineup of distinguished personalities, with H.E. Sen. Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, National Leader of NNPP and former presidential candidate, taking the role of Father of the Day. Special Guests of Honor include H.E. Abba Kabir Yusuf, Executive Governor of Kano State, and Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu, Founder and Chairman of Stanel Group.
Adding to the prestigious gathering are special guests H.E. Donald Duke, former Governor of Cross River State, and Prof. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, former Minister of Petroleum, underlining the celebrant’s wide-reaching influence across Nigeria’s political and business landscapes.
Speaking to Apples Bite Magazine, Archbishop Designate Idahosa, who was the 2023 Vice Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), expressed deep gratitude for reaching this milestone. “Sixty will unlock for me a new level in my relationship with God and my impact here on earth,” he reflected, describing the occasion as a “rare grace.”
The celebration is anticipated to be one of the most significant gatherings of 2025, bringing together prominent figures from political, religious, and business sectors, and showcasing Archbishop Designate Idahosa’s remarkable connections across various spheres of Nigerian society.

Seunmanuel Faleye is a brand and communications strategist. He is a covert writer and an overt creative head. He publishes Apple’s Bite International Magazine.