By Princess Ajayi
Workers have been advised to always live a meaningful and impactful life wherever they find themselves to positively affect humanity.
The Ekiti State Commissioner for Local Government Affairs Hon. Folorunso Olabode made this known during his surprise birthday package organized by members of staff in his office in Ado Ekiti.
The Celebrant who gave glory to God for adding another year to his age described himself as an introvert being a child of a Cleric.
According to him, God created individuals for a purpose, especially to assist one another in any way, noting that he is always being guided by the word of God.
Hon.Olabode emphasised that everything in life is vanity upon vanity and one would always be remembered by what he has done, disclosing that his upbringing has really shaped his life’s journey which is “being guided and fulfilled”.
The Commissioner explained that he always imitates the State Governor, Mr.Biodun Oyebanji with the mind of making things better for greater achievements.
He appreciated everyone that has come to grace the impromptu occasion as he promised not to relent in his service to humanity especially in his passion for the grassroot development.
Earlier in her remarks, a member of the State House of Assembly, Ilejemeje Constituency, Hon. Iyabo Fakunle-Okiemen described the Commissioner as someone having a kindred spirit as they hail from the same town, referring to him as a Community man per excellence.
She commended his role as a big brother with a shoulder to lean on, an encourager, role model to the younger ones, supportive and a good coordinator who does not despise anyone.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry,Mr. Babatunde Olaoye who also commended the Celebrant for being a good boss and a blessing to the entire Ministry, took his statement from the bible that says “teach us to number our days” and prayed God to satisfy him with long life and goodness.
The Chairman, Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) Ekiti Chapter Hon. Oluwasegun Ojo also said that it is by God’s special grace that one could grow old in this wicked world, describing the Commissioner as a brilliant, legal ICON with his catalytic ways of presenting issues and solution to crossroad, commending his commitment and dedication to grassroot development, referred to him as an embodiment of simplicity and humility.
The Special Adviser on State Capital Development Authority Hon Tade Aluko, The Local Government Executive Secretaries ,Mr Taiwo Adeojo and Mr Bola Babalola in their comments said the Commissioner is a man of the people and the Governor is very fortunate to have such personality behind him and working together, they prayed for divine upliftment to showcase more of his good tidings.
Highpoint of the event was cutting of the cake, presentation of gifts and rendition of celebration songs with the attendance of some other dignitaries.