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At 70, some persons would have simply passed through life without any meaningful impact while others, like Asiwaju Olayinka Isaac Fasuyi, stands out as one who has positively impacted the lives of those around them.

I feel highly honoured and humbled to have been invited by the celebrator to say word or two as he marks his 70th birthday.

It is with utmost admiration that we acknowledge your extraordinary journey characterized by unparalleled leadership, benevolent philanthropy, and impressive distinction across the Western State and Nigeria as a whole.

It is with great joy and excitement that I write this tribute on the occasion of 70th birthday of my benefactor and Oga as I fondly call him.

The paradigm shift when Asiwaju Fasuyi emerged as the Asiwaju of Ijeshaland has been worthy of a telltale.

On this momentous occasion of your 70th birthday, we gather here in diaspora (UK) to celebrate not only your life but also the profound impact you have made on our beloved community of Ijesa land.

I say a wonderful 70th birthday to the first Asiwaju of Ijesa land, Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi, as I welcome you to the 70 steps on the ladder of life popularly called Platinum Jubilee.

It is with great delight that I wish a quintessential, visionary, trailblazing, and an astute leader Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi, a happy birthday on the attachment of the remarkable age of 70.

Happy birthday Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi! Today marks a momentous occasion, a celebration of your life, wisdom, and leadership. As a prominent figure in our beloved city of Ilesa, your dedication to our community’s growth and well-being has not gone unnoticed.

I have known Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi close to two decades, when we crossed path at the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), Victoria Island, Lagos where I was then the Director, Capacity Building.

I am especially honoured to write these few words about our man of reservoir of wisdom. One of my definitions of Greatness is that: some Greatness could be purchased and some Greatness is only attainable…

With a heart full of gratitude and admiration, I rise to celebrate an extraordinary son of Ijesa land—our illustrious Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi—as he gracefully clocks 70 years on earth.