By Ayodele Abere
It was a carnival like no other as Ado Ekiti, the capital city of Ekiti State wore a colourful look on Sunday 28th April, 2024 when the State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Erelu Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe marked her 55th birthday in a grand style under a very peaceful atmosphere.
The Commissioner who couldn’t hide her joy while speaking with journalists at the event, took her time to appreciate everyone especially, the Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji for being very supportive.
According to Erelu Aluko-Ajisafe, “I feel so happy, so excited. First of all, I would like to appreciate my governor, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, the first lady of Ekiti State, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, the immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi and his wife, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, the SSG, Alhaja Habibat Adubiaro and all exco members, all political office holders in Ekiti State, Royal fathers, particularly, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Enitan, the Ooni of Ife. family, friends and all the well wishers for their supports toward the success of my 55th birthday”.
Describing the personality of the celebrant, the Executive Chairman of Ado Central Council Development Area of Ado Ekiti, Engr. Toyin Ojo (ETO) said Erelu Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe is is a kind-hearted and grassroot politician.
Stressing that people from far and near all came to grace the day which shows the kind of a person she is. She can die for the course she believes in. The council boss noted
“The lesson from here is that you should keep doing that which you know how to do. She is a real mobiliser and I really thank God for her life. That’s why I have come to celebrate with her on the occasion of her birthday.
Also, giving credence to the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, the Chairman who stated that the governor has been so wonderful, said he wouldn’t want to equate BAO to God but described the governor as a mini god in another form based on his benevolent attitudes towards humanity in general.
In his word, “the Governor believes in touching people’s life. He believes in making people happy. In fact, I have never seen the kind of Governor Biodun Oyebanji.
“We have never had it so good like this. I believe after his eight years in office, Ekiti people will always remember him for all he would have done. As a council Chairman, I knew where I was before he came and since he came, I know where I am.
My prayer is that God will continue to give him a peace of mind. It is only when he’s having peace of mind that he will be able to take Ekiti to the next level.
The occasion was well attended by dignitaries from all walks of life. Politicians, top government functionaries, Staff members of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, family, friends and well wishers.