The Agbaakin Parakoyi of Ibadanland and former Deputy Governor, CBN, Chief Bayo Adelabu has expressed profound appreciation to Nigerians for the show of love and their best wishes on his 50th birthday ceremony.
The Ibadan born banker and politician, Bayo Adelabu, effusively appreciates all the dignitaries, ranging from political office holders, royalties, captains of industries, technocrats, bureaucrats, business tycoons, media gurus, academics, traders, artisans and amazingly distinguished well wishers, who either graced the occasion of his 50th Birthday Anniversary with their presence or sent in glowing birthday wishes and beautiful gifts.
He in specifically thanked His Excellency, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammad Buhari, GCFR, for the beautifully crafted birthday wishes and eulogies, and felt greatly honored. He extended his special regard to the highly revered Excellency, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo.
Adelabu further expressed his appreciation to the pioneer National Chairman of his Party, Chief Bisi Akande, . I am indebted to the National leader of his party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Jagaban Borgu. Amiable Governors, Gboyega Oyetola of Osun state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state, Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state, Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state and Dr Obafemi Hamzat, the Deputy Governor of Lagos state. My eternal appreciation to Chief (Mrs) Florence Ajimojibi (wife of the late former Governor of Oyo State) and all other governors of his great party, in no specific order.
He did not left out the traditional rulers for their presence; the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III Ikubabayeye, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Soliu Akanmu Adetunji Aje Ogungunluso 1 (Olubadan of Ibadan), HRM OBA Revd Ademola Olugbile Folakanmi, Makuledoye 11, Iludero 1, the Alado of Ado Awaye and other traditional rulers that honoured him with their wishes.
Added to the list of those that were appreciated by the financial guru were; his belovedf brothers, sisters and leaders in the political realm, specifically former Governors Senator Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja and Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao Akala, and former Deputy Governors of Oyo State, Chief Moses Alake and Chief Iyiola Oladokun, Sen.Teslim Folarin, Sen. Fatai Buhari, Sen. Femi Lanlehin, Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle , Sen. Soji Akanbi, Mr Sunday Dare (Hon. Minister for Youth and Sport), Hon. Olusegun Odebunmi, Hon. Akeem Adeyemi, Hon. Akin Alabi, Hon. Shina Peller, Hon. Olaide Akinremi, Hon. Tolu Akande Sadipe, Hon. Olajide Olatunbosun, Hon. Olumide Ojerinde, Hon Seyi Adisa, Barrister Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, Hon. Samuel Egunjobi, Prof. Barr. Adeolu Akande, Barrister Adebayo Shittu, Dr. Azeez Adeduntan, Hon. Ajiboye Omodewu, Hon. Demola Ojo, Hon. Dapo Lam-Adesina, Mr Zach Adelabu Adedeji, Hon. Gbenga Olayemi, Hon. Wale Murphy, Hon. Open Salawu, Hon. Ope Salami, Hon. Rotimi Ajanaku, Barr. Niyi Akintola SAN, Chief Olusola Ayandele (Eruobodo), Engr. Joseph Tegbe, Alh. Dr. Yinus Akintunde, Mr Soji Eniade, Mrs Hannah Ogunesan, Alh. Bisi Olopoeniyan, Mogaji Iba Nureni Akanbi.
