John Olutayo Asaolu
CHIEF OLAYINKA FASUYI (A K A LYNTON) AT 70
The character; an enigma, social enabler, management practice and development expert, human capital enabler, community leader and cohesive force, value creator, projects mobilizer and achiever, noble in character with full ethos of Omoluabi, a chronicler of events with amazing memories, well-travelled, an entrepreneurial genius, all rolled into one is the man of the day, Chief Olayinka Fasuyi, the ASIWAJU OF IJESALAND. He stands deserved and worthy of being celebrated.
Let me join hordes of your well-wishers to congratulate you today on your successful climbing of the seventh rung (decade) of the ladder of your life journey. Today is the beginning of more beautiful things to start happening in your life. It is a dawn and a fresh start. Continue to exploit and conquer everything that comes your way. Happy 70th birthday celebration.
Asiwaju of Ijesa Land is a child of destiny, a rare breed and a special gift to a nation. Such a person is not created for himself alone, but for the social good and wellbeing of others. His landmark achievements, in collaboration with others sons and daughters of the land presently, are living testimonies to his good works and development of Ijesa land. May the land continue to be blessed and gifted with more of such breeds.
His choice by the immediate past Kabiyesi, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II, as Asiwaju of Ijesa Land is a blessing that has helped motivating greater cooperation, inclusiveness, philanthropic and love among the people and communities within Ijesa land and diaspora.
Although a long time standing friend and classmate, but it is a great honour to be associated with you for the unique position and responsibility destiny has bestowed upon you.
Your stride to greatness is not by accident, but an uncommon zeal for successful life living. At the very early stage of your working life, I can recall, you had privileged posting in the then NEPA. You abandoned it for higher studies in the University of Ibadan. Also, as an intelligent, star and lucky boy, the much sought after job in Total Nigeria Ltd came your way that guaranteed handsome and livable income immediately after your university education. You did not allow the lure of comfortable salaried life to dwarf and intimidate your desire for independent working life. To many it was a surprise that you resigned the job. There came the birth of Supreme Management Training and Consultancy Services Ltd. The rest and their successes are story for another day.
Chief Olayinka Fasuyi is a good family man. A very generous and philanthropic person and man of the people. To those who care, wherever you see his hand, Yeye Asiwaju, Chief Bisi Olayinka, is never left behind. May your home continue to be a citadel of peace and joyful living.
As you celebrate your 70th birthday today, it marks the beginning of the rest of your life. It shall be a step into a more blissful life living and decades in prosperities.
Congratulations and remain blessed.
Asaolu, John Olutayo
