Tinubu sent Fasoranti a message on his 97th birthday President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the leader of the Pan-Yoruba political party, Afenifere, Chief Reuben Fasoranti on his 97th birthday.
In his speech to celebrate Fasoranti, Tinubu praised the former politician for his commitment to the concept of good governance in Nigeria and his unwavering dedication to progressive politics. He also praised the national for his good example of courage and public service as a teacher, school principal, local government chairman, administrator, finance commissioner and an intelligent politician.
Tinubu also recalled the conversation he had with the Afenifere leader when he visited his home in Akure last year, saying he promised himthat he would work day and night to fulfill the promise of greater Nigeria. He said; "I especially thank Baba for his support, guidance and encouragement during the campaign for the presidency of Nigeria. He gave me courageand showed me full support. “When I visited him in Akure after I got my party ticket, I asked him to stay with us for a long time to see a great Nigerian of his generation whoworked hard and fought forBaba and all Nigerians promised me will work day and night.fulfill the promise of thegreater community. "I am firm on this promise, although I am happy that Baba is still with us. I join the children, family, friends, partners and men and women of Afenifere in wishing Baba a wonderful 97th birthday.
Tinubu also praised theecumenical spirit of Pa Fasoranti as a great man of faith who was gifted with rare grace and courage to endure pain and live in personal tragedy without bitterness or hatred towards God and someone is there. “Onthis special day when our father, Chef Reuben Fasoranti, turns 97, we have nothing but gratitude to God for giving him long life and presence of mind.
“All of us in the camp continue to be inspired by Baba's long years of unwavering devotionto public welfare. We are inspired to follow his examplebecause Baba Fasoranti is a light on our path", added the president-elect.
Fasoranti's work Tinubu also recalled Fasoranti'svarious contributions toprogressive politics in Nigeria and the Southwest, especially since he was a student at the University of Ibadan, where he was an active member of people who do things and one of the people they trusted in the old days. Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the Prime Minister of the Western Region and Chief Adekunle Ajasin, the first civilian ruler of Ondo State. According to the President-elect, Fasoranti left a lasting legacy in the field of educationwhere he had a profound impact on many of his students and generations of students at Iju-Itaogbolu Secondary School where he is the founder of Iwo Baptist High School. Olivet Baptist School, Oyo and Christ School Ado-Ekiti where he retired as principal.
Tinubu said that as an intelligent school administrator, Fasoranti after his retirement established private schoolswith his wife, Omolere Nursery and Primary School and Akure Secondary School, whichchanged the face of private primary and secondary schoolsin Ondo State. . Get a new DJ mix While highlighting the respected politician's record ofpublic service, Tinubu described Chief Afenifere as a "light onour path" and a worthy example for all to emulate, adding that Pa Fasoranti lived the life of principles and public works led as the Financial Commissioner. . in Ondo state in the past under Chief Adekunle Ajasin and performed his duties as the chief of the Afenifere people in a holy manner.
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