Celebrating Lara Dende: A Woman With A Heart Of Gold

Omolara Egungbohun, better known as LRD is one of Nigeria’s influential women in the private sector. As the head honcho at IBD International Hotels, a household name in the hospitality industry, Dende has carved an enviable niche for herself as one top hospitality queens in Nigeria. Blessed with a brain functioning at its peak, Dende has turned around the fortunes of her hospitality brand. Today, IBD Hotel is one of the leading hospitality brands in Ogun State.

In addition, LRD as fondly called by her admirers is not just a successful businesswoman on top of her game. She is a notable philanthropist of international repute. LRD’s name rings a bell in places where their stock in trade is good deeds. A lover of God and humanity, Dende’s tireless philanthropic efforts have given hope to hundreds who would otherwise face bleak future. A ‘mother’ to the less fortunate, Dende has dedicated her to lifting people out of poverty. Through her foundation, IBD Foundation, she has touched countless lives. The foundation headquartered in Ogun State has been at the forefront of humanitarian ventures, including scholarships, community development projects, empowerment initiatives and entrepreneurial initiatives aimed at eradicating poverty and restoration of human dignity. Described as a ray of sunshine, LRD has constantly demonstrated her genuine love for humanity. For over a decade, LRD has championed causes aimed at the socio-economic betterment of her community. Not the type to brag about her affluence, or connections, she is just going about doing good. For her, philanthropy is a calling. A calling she is faithfully obeying with everything the universe has given her.

A few days ago, the kind-hearted woman had a reason to celebrate. The IBD Foundation co-founder rang in her birthday in fine style. Expectedly, it was another occasion to celebrate. In honour of her birthday, the philanthropist businesswoman was hailed by many who have benefited from her acts of generosity. The beautiful woman of substance also hosted some clerics in her residence in Ilaro, Ogun State, who prayed for her and members of her family. Instead of throwing a lavish party to mark her milestone birthday, the compassionate woman, LRD opted for a massive outreach. Her team accompanied by a bus loaded with gifts and food packs stormed the streets of Ilaro and doled out gifts to the less privileged in honour of LRD’s special day. Best known for her bright personality, LRD’s humility has endeared her to a lot of people, including the high and mighty in the Nigerian high society. Humanity means the world to her. In her community, men and women who had lost their dignity and hope have been given a chance to dream again, thanks to Lara Dende’s benevolence and tireless humanitarian works.

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