A front line community leader in the State of Osun and permanent secretary, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Alhaji Fatai Kolawole, has extolled the virtue of wife of the Governor of the State, Mrs Kafayat Oyetola, who attained diamond jubilee today.
In a congratulatory message to the first lady, a copy which was made available to newsmen in Osogbo, the State capital, kolawole described the governor’s wife as a woman of inestimable value whose positive impact cannot be underestimated especially through her non-governmental organisation, Ilerioluwa Development Initiative.
Kolawole affirmed that within a short while, Mrs Oyetola has contributed immensely to the socio-economic development and empowerment of women while also investing so much on children’s growth and development in the State.
The Osun SUBEB boss stated that no doubt, the Governor’s wife effort has been completing the good work of his heartthrob, Governor Gboyega Oyetola ranging from her intervention in health, agriculture, provision of soft loan for the needy among other critical interventions
In his words, Alhaji Kolawole said,”I have been a keen follower of the activities of the first lady for a while, no doubt she is a rare gem and indeed a blessing to the State”
“It is rare to have a woman of her status to be deeply connected to the people at the grassroots and going further to positively impact their lives”
“Her interventions has brought succor to many homes because she channeled her energy on the vulnerable sections of our society, women, and children”
“No wonder her good gestures are continuously being attested to not only by the thousands of direct beneficiaries but also the federal government of Nigeria and development organisations”
“At 60, first we must thank Allah for her life and for having that privilege to attain this height, it is my prayer that God should continue to uphold her, give her more strength in order to serve humanity the more”
“On this note, I join our leader, Governor Gboyega Oyetola, the entire first family and loved ones both far and near to celebrate an amazon, a great supporter of progress and a quintessential personality, Alhaja Kafayat Oyetola, on this her auspicious day”
“I wish you long life in good health and many happy returns ma”
The SUBEB boss, however, stated that the board is looking forward to more collaborations with the first lady especially through her NGO, Ilerioluwa Development Initiative in order to take basic education to greater heights in the State.
