Former Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District in the 9th National Assembly, Senator Tolu Odebiyi on Saturday, July 6, 2024 gave out the hand of his daughter, Ayotola Oluwatoyin Odebiyi in marriage to her heartthrob Muktar Shagaya. The Lagos ceremony of the wedding festivities was hosted by the bride’s father, Senator Tolu Odebiyi, and the event took place at Harbour Points Events Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The groom, Hon. Muktar Shagaya is a member of the Federal House of Representatives, and son of business woman, Hajia Bola Shagaya. The bride Ayotola Oluwatoyin, a graduate of Colgate University, New York with a Masters degree from Leeds University, UK is a Corporate Communications Specialist.
The brides father, the illustrious son of Senator (Chief) Jonathan Odebiyi a native of Iboro, in Yewa North Ogun State alongside his wife, Mrs Folashade Odebiyi, daughter of Late Chief Ayo Shasanya, hosted family members and friends from far and near.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo together with Chief Kessington Adebutu , who was The Father of the day, headlined the traditional engagement ceremony. They were joined by the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu who was represented by the White cap chiefs, The Emir of Ilorin, the Aboro of Iboro and Erelu Dosunmu.
This was followed by the reception ceremony chaired by Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi and had the Vice President, His Excellency Senator Kashim Shettima in attendance.
The upscale and highly entertaining event had several dignitaries in attendance including the Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum, who is also the Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and his wife, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his wife, Governor of Ogun State Prince Dapo Abiodun and his wife, Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke and his wife, 
The Ooni of Ife, former Governor of Ogun State Senator Ibikunle Amosun and his wife, former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi and his wife, Senator Gbenga Daniel and his wife, Dr Jim Ovia, Mr Tunde Folawiyo, Mrs Toyin Saraki and many past and current members of the Senate and House of Representatives.
The evening was rounded off by King Sunny Ade after Veentage Band and BJ Sax had earlier entertained the guests.
This was certainly an event to remember.
The families were also in FCT for the Abuja segment of the festivities hosted by Hajia Bola Shagaya and family.
We wish the newly married couple a happy married life.
