Akeredolu extols Pa Fasoranti @94

Says “You Still Have Much To Offer Yoruba, Nigeria”

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state on Monday extolled the virtues of the Afenifere leader,Pa Reuben Fasoranti who clocked 94 years, encouraging him to be strong and resolute in faith.

Akeredolu who attended a solemn family birthday service at Pa Fasoranti’s residence in Akure was accompanied by the State chairman of the APC, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo as well as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Multilateral and Intergovernmental Relations, Mrs Bunmi Ademosu.

Venerable J. A. Olugasan ministered at the brief event.

In a message to the foremost Yoruba leader and leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti on the occasion of his 94th birthday, Akeredolu said “You are not just a Yoruba leader; your wisdom, high moral values and candour as such impeccable virtues every human society desires as beacons to make progress.

“Your unwavering faith in our revered race, the Yoruba, your commitment to service; the untainted records of discipline, hardwork and steadfastness are enthralling enough to serve collectively, as a resource pool to all.

“This is a day of many reflections; a day of sobriety for many, for obvious reasons, but to others, a day worth praying for and celebrating in an unusual manner that would resonate the loud quest of many for your strong and uncommon faith in God.

“At 94, we all require your faith and wisdom; we need your services more than yesteryears, not only in Yorubaland but in Nigeria at large. You are adorably enigmatic”.

The service which was conducted in strict observance of the social and physical distancing protocols, had in attendance former finance minister and erstwhile Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Choef Olu Falae and his wife; Chiefs Sehinde Arogbofa, Korede Duyile and Femi Aluko.