As friends, associates and mentees of Senator Bode Olajumoke converged in Akure on Thursday to celebrate his 80th birthday, the governor of Ondo state, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has applauded the charitable virtues of the octogenarian and former senator, representing Ondo north senatorial district of Ondo state.
Represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, the governor described Senator Olajumoke as a leader who has contributed immensely to the growth of Ondo state and the country as a whole.
He said, “Senator Olabode Olajumoke is an exemplary leader, torchbearer and thoroughbred public servant, whose outstanding contributions to the growth of our darling state in particular and Nigeria in general, cannot be overemphasized”
The governor acknowledged the imprints made by the senator while in the national assembly, between 2007 and 2011. He commended the organizers for putting together a befitting event to celebrate the octogenarian.
“A well decorated political leader, Baba Olajumoke is a man of refreshing candour and philanthropic giving, who has touched many lives directly and by promoting policies that ensured no one was left behind, as he sponsored a bill that was signed into law to provide wheelchair access to public buildings for the physically challenged” the governor praised the celebrant.
He commended Senator Olajumoke’s impact on his native community of Imeri, which he described as “immeasurable”, assuring him of the government’s support in his philanthropic drive, particularly the Bode Olajumoke Education Endowment Trust Fund that was launched at the event.
Remarking earlier, chairman of the organizing committee, Rt. Hon. Victor Olabimtan, said the former Senator was being celebrated in recognition of his selfless public service over the years.
Olabimtan further described him as “the most time-conscious and easily accessible politician”
Appreciating the honour, Senator Olajumoke thanked the organizers for a successful event and appreciated the governor for showing up to celebrate with him.
The event had in attendance, members of the Ondo state executive council, led by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Prince Segun Omojuwa, Chief Judge of Ondo state, Hon. Justice Olusegun Odusola, a former deputy governor, Ambassador Omolade Oluwateru, chief launcher at the occasion, Prince Rotimi Ibidapo, among other dignitaries.