Ilesa metropolis, Osun state, witnessed inflow of notable personalities who came to felicitate with the Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi as he celebrated the grand finale of the 9-day scheduled events for his 70th birthday.
At church thanksgiving service directed by Rt. Rev. Dr. Adebola Ayodeji Ojofehitimi, the Diocesan Bishop of the Ilesa South-West Diocese of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion with not less than six other bishops in attendance at the Holy Trinity Cathedral Church, Omofe, the preacher, Rt. Rev. Prof. Dapo Asaju, the Diocesan of Ilesa Diocese Anglican Communion in a sermon titled "Living the Christian Exemplary Life" thanked God that the celebrant is useful in the house of God, his community and for his life in the last 70 years.
He said Asiwaju Fasuyi has done well through his contribution to the advancement of Ijesaland and to the country at large.
Highpoint of the birthday service was the thanksgiving dance to the alter amidst excitement and jubilation.
The event later shifted to the reception ground at the Zenabab Half Moon Holiday Resort, Ijebu-Jesa road, Ilesa, where guests had a good time as they rally round the celebrant.
Some personalities that grace the occasion extended their heartfelt commendations for Asiwaju Fasuyi's visionary leadership.
At the reception Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, the Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland expressed his admiration for the celebrant and that he made it to the reception, his very tight schedule for the day notwithstanding, to show his deep love and endorsement of all things the celebrant is doing in Ijesaland.
The Owa of Ijesaland expressed his support for Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi's potential future political ambitions (if any), stating he would back him if he decides to run for senator or governor.
Owa Haastrup urged critics to stop opposing Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi and instead to join hands with him to develop Ijesaland, dismissing inferiority complex and gossip as he defends Asiwaju's character, describing him as honest and revealed that he once had a tete-a-tete discussion with him on the type of criticisms he received from his critics.
Earlier, the Chairman at the Reception Party where the legendary Ebenezer Obey was at the bandstand, Chief Wole Olanipekun SAN, attested to the celebrant's meticulous dedication to duty and ethics as he commended his commitment to principles prioritizing responsibilities over his personal gain.
Notable dignitaries at the event included a role call of bishops; The Most Rev. Abiodun Olaoye, Most Rev Amos Akindeko, Fmr bishop Rt. Rrv. Samuel Olukunle, Rt. Rev. J. Fashipe, Rt Rev. S. Oluyamo, Rt. Rev. Titus Olayinka, Rt. Rev. Oluwagbemiro Fagbuluje, Rt. Rev. Oladokun Olatunji,
Deputy Gov of Oyo state, Barr. Bayo Lawal, wife of Ondo State Gov. HE Oluseun Ayedatiwa, Hon. Minister of Power, Chief Bayo Adelabu, Fmr Gov of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Fmr Deputy Gov. Oyo State, Barr and Mrs Iyiola Oladokun , Fmr Deputy Gov of Ogun State Prince Segun Adesegun, Fmr. Deputy Gov of Osun State and first female minister of defence, Erelu Olusola Agbeja Obada, Fmr. Deputy Gov of Osun State Excellency Benedict Alabi, Yeyeoba and Yeyelua Modupe Adeleke Sanni, representatives of Osun State Gov. led by commissioner for cooperatives Past Tola Faseru, PDP Chairman Hon Sunday Bisi, Chief Wole Olanipekun SAN, Fmr GOC 2nd Mechanized Division Gen.
Yeyeowa Dr. Mrs Olayinka Obaleye, Sir Chief Olatunde Aluko and Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye, Hon. Ajibola Famurewa and Engr. Remi Omowaiye.
Others were, High Chief Akinwande Akinola, Chief Olu Falomo, loofosan, Olori Idowu and Olori Prof Rev. Omolara Aromolaran, Chief Felix Fagbohungbe SAN, Alagba Engr. Iyiola Faniyi, Prof. Tunji Oloopa, all traditional rulers of the entire Ijesaland, Iwarefa-mefa, Societies and Clubs, friends and Societies from Ibadan, Ijesa in the diaspora, ICDA management women groups, Yeyerise and Yeyesogba, Ijesaland youth, the planning committee under the Chairmanship of Chairman-General Oba Engr. Olufemi Agunsoye Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa,
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