Prominent Nigerian businessman, Chief Akinyele Oladeji has taken to his his Facebook page to celebrate the governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, who recently turned 65.
Oladeji, who is also a vibrant Tax Consultant used the opportunity to hail the governor saying “Through your thoughtful leadership, great vision, and sincerity, you have had a positive impact on the general populace in Ondo State.”
Read the full text of Akinyele Oladeji’s message to Akeredolu titled My Leader- Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN @ 65 here:
Today, I join other well-wishers to celebrate your life on this anniversary of your birth- 65 remarkable years of uncommon grace, sterling achievements, enviable heights, and many more I cannot easily capture here.
As a Leader, you do not shy from, or leave anyone in doubt as to where you stand on any issue/topic – your courage of conviction is rare. You have exhibited uncommon wisdom, remarkable vision, and exemplary leadership in steering the wheel of affairs in Ondo State. Through your thoughtful leadership, great vision, and sincerity, you have had a positive impact on the general populace in Ondo State.
Your Excellency’s administration has been a testament of progress, innovation, infrastructural development, and easing the burdens of the populace. A tireless servant-leader, you still have your firm gaze on achieving many more milestones for Nigeria, in general, and, Ondo State, in particular.
As partners in progress, CSDC Consulting is happy to have been given the opportunity to serve Ondo State. As an executive of the Company, I cherish your firm belief in merit- simply who can do the job, you were not swayed by primordial sentiments and this paved way for us to be awarded contract as the State’s Global Consultant on Revenue Generation, as well as its Information Technology (‘IT’) provider for its internal revenue service delivery.
As a fellow Loyolan, I am proud to have had a roll call at the same school your Excellency attended years before I went there. Indeed, you easily exemplify that stanza from the school’s anthem:
We’re students from a college that Is in Ibadan Town, And we have made a promise not
To let the college down;
It stands for truth and knowledge and It stands for wisdom too
We all strive for perfection here In everything we do.
Striving for perfection in all you do, your giant strides in Ondo State today is indeed a predictable pattern for a Loyolan with wide gaze on perfection in everything he does. You shone in your professional calling and easily made your mark with enviable status as a successful professional, rich accomplishments and more – a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, a Leader of the Bar, indeed a former President of the Nigeria Bar Association, all before venturing to lead your home-state, Ondo State. A rare testament of a non-professional politician in politics. I can go on and on. Above all, you are a man that fears the Lord. I thank God for the sterling qualities with which He has endowed you. I must also not remiss to thank God for blessing you with your amiable soulmate, Her Excellency Arabirin Betty Akeredolu.
On this occasion of your birthday, I wish you many more fulfilling years of peaceful service in good health, happiness, and all-round wellness. I wish you God’s continued guidance, blessing, long life, and prosperity. The older the piper the sweeter the tune – may you never know a better last year. The Lord will preserve your joy. Your seeds shall be mighty on the face of the earth even in your lifetime. You will end your sojourn well and strong. Congratulations and happy birthday!
I am proud and blessed to have you as my leader and mentor.
- Akinyele Oladeji, CSDC CONSULTING – ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS
