The Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, has rejoiced with the First Lady of Ekiti State and Associate Professor, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, on her 54th birthday.
Mrs Afuye described Dr Oyebanji as a staunch family woman and amazon of morality, knowledge and intellectualism, whose career trajectory was replete with fulfilments and positively impactful testimonies.
Mrs Afuye gave the commendation, in her congratulatory message signed by her Special Assistant on Media, Victor Ogunje, and made available to journalists in Ado Ekiti, on Friday.
Felicitating the First Lady on the landmark ceremony, the Ekiti number two citizen, was full of praises for the respectable university teacher and humanist, for her unflagging dedication to the development of humanity as a tutor and Ekiti First Lady.
She saluted the First Lady for her resolute action and deployment of mastery of administrative skills to banish poverty among the ranks of Ekiti citizens through her zealously prosecuted Adire Ekiti Hub, where hundreds of the citizens had been imbued with skills that can make them operate seamlessly under the dynamic 21st century economy.
Mrs Afuye said the Dr Olayemi was the pillar behind the all-round successes being savoured by Ekiti residents under the priceless leadership of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s administration.
“On behalf of myself and family, I congratulate our amazon of knowledge and champion of gender equality, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji on the occasion of her 54th birthday.
“I rejoice with you on this occasion, because you are not only alive, but bubbling with life and vitality to lend immeasurable backing to the steady development being ushered into Ekiti under your husband’s pragmatic and rewarding leadership.
“Your life and career trajectory have been full of fulfilments and positive impacts. As a Don, you have rebranded and remoulded so many lives, who are now contributing to national development using their intellectual prowess.
“As Ekiti First Lady, you have exhibited pragmatism and sense of industry in putting smiles on the faces of the vulnerable groups and whoever crosses your path.
“As you celebrate in glory and honour today, I pray that the good Lord shall grant you long life, prosperity and sound mental state to contribute more to your meritorious service to God and the uplift of humanity in all spheres”, she said.