To commemorate the day he was born some 55 years ago and to express his gratitude to God coupled with the level he has attained in his chosen path in life, the Chairman, Ilaji Hotel and Resort, Engineer Dotun Sanusi has celebrated his birthday with sickle cell patients.
The fun filled birthday bash was held at Sherman Hall located at the ever busy Ring Road, Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State on Tuesday.
The Ibadan-born globally known businessman, who could not hide his joy, stepped into the hall with unique dancing steps.
The elated Sanusi was joined in the celebration by his wife, Chief (Mrs.) Joyce, former First Lady, Chief (Mrs.) Mutiat Ladoja, Onpetu of Ijeruland, Oba Sunday Adepoju and his wife, Member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Oyeshina Oyedeji and Mogaji Kunle Busari.
Also at the event was the founder of Ibadan Central Hospital, Dr. Abib Olamitoye, immediate past Special Adviser on Politics to Governor Seyi Makinde, Hon. Babs Oduyoye among other important dignitaries and former Commissioner for Education.
In his appreciation message, Chief Dotun Sanusi said that it is not the fault of any patient of sickle cell to be born as one, saying that what is important is to make life a better place for everybody to live.
While appreciating God for using him to solve challenges around him, Engineer Sanusi disclosed that God that created every individual does not forget, and will find the means to take care of everybody.
“I am alive and live for it and I will continue to live for it. Let me tell you one thing, I don’t have many prayers to pray, I always believe that when I tell God that look, I am a God’s project. I am very sure that nobody should think that they have challenges; you can be anything in life. I believe sooner or later, warriors will become the governor of the state. Special people will become the president of this nation.
Engr. Sanusi charged them not to see their challenges as obstacles to achieve greater things in life.
Chief Mrs. Mutiat Ladoja charged others to emulate people like Engr. Sanusi, who have devoted their resources to assisting special people.
The former First Lady said that she has been championing the course of people living with disabilities for over 30 years.
Packaged by Adekunle Adegboyega
