- Safiu Kehinde
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has celebrated former Secretary to the Osun State Government, Alhaji Fatai Akinbade, on his 70th birthday.
Adeleke, in a congratulatory message issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, described Akinbade as a pragmatic politician with admirable sense of service.
The governor acknowledged the ex-SSG’s contributions to Osun state, spanning through military and civilian dispensations.
He hailed the Ogbagba-born politician as an astute administrator whose impactful services in Osun state can be hardly forgotten.
Adeleke further lauded Akinbade for consistently working to uplift lives, exploring opportunities at his disposal to advance careers or initiate new ones.
He noted that his leadership role as the PDP Chairman which won Osun state for the party in the 2003 election, will continue to stand him for recognition.
“I celebrate a versatile politician, Alhaji Fatai Akinade Akinbade, on the auspicious occasion of his 70th birthday.
“Alhaji Akinbade is a man of many parts, reflecting not just excellence, but also a deep sense of commitment to the good of humanity,
“Through times, Alhaji stand out as a political leader and a diligent public servant dedicated to making a good difference for the people. As he turns 70 years, I join family, friends and well-wishers to appreciate Almighty Allah for the lives he has been used to touch and the contributions to our dear state that defines him.
“It is my prayer that God bless him with more celebrations in good health and sound mind so that the society can continue to enjoy the huge benefits of his kind nature and also, draw from his experience in governance to advance communities,” Adeleke was quoted as saying in the congratulatory message.