*Obaseki lauds Olayiwola’s commitment to upholding justice
Chigozie Amadi
President Bola Tinubu yesterday congratulated an Ijebu Prince, Alhaji Alliyu Babatunde Oduwole, as he marks his 80th birthday.
According to a release issued on Sunday by presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, Oduwole, an active citizen and believer in Nigeria’s potential for greatness, has embarked on many lofty advocacies to promote public accountability, peace, and dialogue.
In 2015, the statement said he created a plethora of fora to discuss ‘Project Nigeria’; held citizen-engagement meetings, and submitted a memorandum on constitutional amendments to the National Assembly in 2022.
In 2018, it stated that he founded the United Muslim Community Care Foundation to feed indigent Nigerians of all religious persuasions.
The foundation, it added, has been feeding many families during this Ramadan and providing them with some stipends.
“As Alhaji Oduwole marks the milestone birthday, the president wishes him good health and renewed vigour in his service to humanity,” it added.
Meanwhile, the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has felicitated lawyer and philanthropist, Afolabi Olayiwola (SAN) on his birthday, extolling his commitment to upholding justice and equity in society.
In a statement, the governor described him as a hardworking and diligent legal practitioner, who has distinguished himself over the years by virtue of his dedication and commitment to upholding justice and equity in the course of his career.
The governor added: “Firebrand and meticulous, you have continued to gain admirers by the virtue of your philanthropic gestures and antecedents in fighting for the rights of the downtrodden.
“I celebrate your impactful work and commitment to ensuring a sane and equitable society, where the rule of law is respected.
“As you celebrate today, I pray that God grants you many more years in good health to continue your impactful work in society.”
