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52ND BIRTHDAY:
SECURITY SCHOLAR, DR DOTUN ADETUBERU ACKNOWLEDGES FAMILY, FRIENDS AND ASSOCIATES
My gratitude to God Almighty, The Author and Finisher of my fate, for his love and kindness over myself, my wife, children, my siblings, friends and family. Members of JOA foundation and my in-laws for their support especially the ones who bashes me always among them.
I am profoundly grateful to HE, Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, who by special GRACE of GOD will be the most ranking Governor in Nigeria by year 2026 and the first Governor in Ekiti State to be returned back-to-back in office by year 2026.
Utmost appreciation to the Distinguished Senate Leader, Dr Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, for his love and passion for Ekiti State, and his friend BAO. I also acknowledge Hon. Sola Fatoba for his best wishes. God bless you sir.
I feel greatly humbled by the outpouring of love and best wishes by the entire membership and Leaders of my constituency, The EKSU Alumni Association, the Global President, Amb. Seyi Idowu, a man who has a date and time with destiny, the Emeritus President,Engr Dipo Bamisaye, other past Presidents, Prof M.A Ayeni , Dr Jadesola Babatola , Steve Akadiri and other great leaders , sincere appreciation to members of the Global Executive Council.
The Chairman Board of Trustees, my own mentor, Dr Kimi Kingsley Kuku and the immediate past Chairman, Dr Wale Jegede . I emerged the first Chief of Staff under him as President, other distinguished Board Members, Eminent Person’s Group Chairman, Dr Soji Ehinlanwo and members of EPG.
Immense appreciation to the Ekiti State Chapter Chairman, Pastor Aribasoye and great members of the chapter and other State chapter’s Chairmen and members using Osun State, Kogi State, Oyo State, Kwara , Ogun State and Abuja as point of contact to other States and mostly all the general platforms of EKSU Alumni Association.
Let me use this medium to equally appreciate the words on marble written by my friend and brother comrade , Deji Oso, great Urban and HE Tolu Egbeyemi , Akande, Barr Borode , great Oleshin, the Okunuga brothers, Sola Fayemi, Olu-Puffy Sammy, (UK) Tosin Ayo, lastly by Mr Isaac Akinleye . I promise not to take all these for granted .
My utmost appreciation also goes to my constituency , Christ’s School, 1990 set. The set President, Prince Tosin Jegede for his, coordination, love and leadership quality. Posterity will not forgive me if I fail to acknowledge my Cabal General, HE Olaseni Nureni Babatunde, one time Deputy Governorship candidate of YPP, and my LEADER who paid our bills yesterday. Dr Olajide Akinyemi, Sunday Ogunlade (UK) God bless Bola Melodi and other members of our set.
I use this medium to acknowledge my sponsor, Engr Morenikeji Aniye, a brother and a leader, also Brigadier General Ebenezer Ogundana, Dele Owoju, even though , I didn’t notice get his usual #50k this year .
Let me acknowledge and appreciate Comrade Aguda, and Prof Arogundade, Members of the Irumole -in- Council. Mr Olumide Abudu , Prof Oyawale my HOD for their support and show of love always.
Sincere appreciation to the Vice Chancellor of the great EKSU, Prof Babatola Ayodele management team especially the Bursar whom we shared the same birthday date.
I also want to appreciate the President of Igede Progressive Association, Dr Austin Ibikunle as a point of contact to my people at Igede Ekiti: The Congress platforms, Odo Uri youths Community, and my own traditional group ( Egbe Irenitemi) for their best wishes, I thank you all.
I sincerely appreciate my own mother , Eyesemoe of Igede Ekiti , for her show of love and understanding on my birthday. The Iyalaje of Igede Ekiti, May God continue to give you good strength ma. The August Club Igede Ekiti, my late father’s club, I promise to turn a new leaf this year . Lastly the Charity Club of Igede Ekiti. Modupe oooo.
Let me also appreciate another great constituency, Local Government BAO family, the President and Coordinator of all Local Governments, Prince Aladesanmi , members of the pilot group and entire members across the sixteen LG and LCDA in Ekiti State, i hope we are getting ready for the second missionary journey ahead of 2026.
Dear NULGE President, and all my Bosses in the Local Government Service, I still remain very loyal . Brother Rotimi Akomolede, Akinwumi and Anthony Adeosun. Just keep managing me.
Special thanks to the Kabiyesi, Ewi Ado Ekiti and the good people of Ado Ekiti for their show of love and accomodation, even though I have been adopted as a son of Ado Ekiti long ago. I thank the Kabiyesi, Ewi- Etu, for his love.
I use Kabiyesi Ewi of Ekitiland as my contact to the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty for his best wishes on my birthday.
Also, the longest serving King in Africa, Aba li’ gede kete Igede, Kabiyesi, Oba James Aladesuru., long may you reign.
I cannot but mention the notable contributions of the best professional institute in the world as at date, Institute of Global Peace and Conflict Management, located across the continent but having our headquarters at Ebitwu Ukiwe St Abuja. If you are not a registered member, pls do.
We now have our presence in seven countries in Africa, including Ghana. Cameroon, Ivory Coast and others .
Let me use this opportunity to appreciate the contributions of members of the following platforms that I belong “EKITI AGENDA” and EKITI RENEWAL AGENDA” FESSU Community. I always gain from their positive contributions and criticism.
Lastly, all the Support Groups, Homeland Intelligence Agency across Ekiti State and my known and unknown friends from the Facebook family, you are all fantastic. I thank you for your comments, calls and best wishes always.
ASIWAJU Oludotun Adetunberu, PhD
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