The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government,Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has expressed his profound gratitude to well-wishers from all walks of life who celebrated him on his recent birthday.
In a heartfelt statement made available through his head of media, Aderibigbe Yisahu Ajibola, he conveyed his astonishment and overwhelming joy at the outpouring of love, prayers, calls and encouraging messages from friends, families, colleagues, political leaders, and party members, both home and abroad.
Reflecting on the experience, Hon. Olufade noted that he was deeply moved by the sheer volume of messages and well-wishes he received, describing the day as a remarkable moment of reflection and renewed commitment to public service.
“I was profoundly astonished yesterday with the incredible outpouring of wishes from left, right, up, down, and center.
The overwhelming love, prayers, and encouragement I received remind me of the responsibility we all have to live lives of impact, purpose, and service to others.
Your words have been meticulously saved in my heart and mind, spurring me to rededicate myself to the ideals of progress and good governance.”
His message reads:
“I am profoundly overwhelmed with immense gratitude as I write to express my heartfelt appreciation to everyone who took the time to celebrate me on my birthday.
Words alone cannot adequately convey the depth of my gratitude for the outpouring of love, prayers, and words of encouragement I received from all corners.
To all my well-wishers, your thoughtful and uplifting messages warmed my heart and reaffirmed my resolve to continue living a life of purpose, impact, and egalitarianism, inspired by the visionary leadership of our performing and indefatigable Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde.
Your prayers and kind words have been received with all humility and will never be taken for granted. Instead, they will fuel my passion and commitment to service.
I extend my profound appreciation to the residents, staff, executives, political heads of LCDAs, Traditional rulers, market men and women, councilors (legislative arm), supervisory councilors, and special assistants of Ibadan North Local Government.
To the party executives, political leaders, and esteemed members of my great political party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibadan North Local Government, I say thank you for your unwavering support.
To my distinguished colleagues, the local government chairmen across Oyo State, executive vice chairman in Oyo state, former and serving House of Assembly members, former and serving commissioners, various board chairmen, agency directors, and political appointees — both past and present — I appreciate your kind gestures and good wishes. Your encouragement means a lot.
I also extend my sincere gratitude to my business associates, friends, and family, both in Nigeria and in the diaspora.
Your thoughtfulness reminds me of how blessed I am to be surrounded by such remarkable individuals.
I would love to list everyone by name, but the names are too numerous to mention. Nevertheless, I cherish and hold each one of you dear in my heart.
Most importantly, I extend my gratitude to my beloved political party, the best party in the world — the PDP, for celebrating me on my birthday.
Your collective show of love reaffirmed my loyalty and commitment to the party’s progressive vision.
Yesterday’s overwhelming avalanche of wishes from left, right, up, down, and center filled me with indescribable joy.
I meticulously saved most of the messages, reflecting deeply on each one.
Your words have inspired me to rededicate myself to living a life of meaningful impact and purpose.
To be celebrated by many is a great joy, and I earnestly pray that we always have reasons to celebrate one another.
In closing, my heart is brimming with indescribable joy.
May we continue to grow in unity, peace, and progress.
Thank you all for making my day truly unforgettable. “
Signed,
Aderibigbe Yisahu Ajibola
Head Of Media To Ibadan North Local Government Chairman
