Prof. Ayodele & Prof. Modupeola Arowojolu
TO ASIWAJU OLAYINKA FASUYI AT 70!
Birthday celebrations come with many blissful exchanges across the globe, but for us it is much more than that. As we celebrate the birthday of Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi, we are equally celebrating the birth of a charismatic figure, an outspoken Chief of Ijesa Land, the first Balogun of Ijebu-jesa, Baba Oba of Ilaa Ijesa, Baba Oba of Iwaraja-Ijesa and the fourth Balogun Ijo of the 129-year-old Cathedral church of Omofe Ilesa.
Fondly called “Linton” by us, Yinka Fasuyi is a keen trainer and a consistent philanthropic Ijesa man. He has consistently striven for the progress of his home town without being a politician. Not unexpectedly, as an experienced businessman and Ijesa chief, his views are warmly enriched with wits, wisdom and a wide range of historical allusions. He has brought Ijesa land to lime light through his land mark achievements, such as the establishment of an indigenous University in Ilesa, remodeling of Owa’s palace and construction of a befitting town hall. With Yinka, it is Ijesa land first, and his loyalty to his land of birth is legendary. Notwithstanding his love for international travels, he never misses his regular trips to Ijesa land. He is a proud indigene with a spectacular gift of brilliant elocution of Ijesa heritage with its rich, robust and evocative expressions.
Outside Ijesha land and among us, his friends, Yinka is a socialite of proven character and intellect who bears a unique identity of a fine gentleman with spectacular confidence. His activities have been largely decorated with badges of honour, integrity and uncommon accomplishments. From his records of global activities and achievements, it is clear that he is constantly inspired, propelled, and sustained by his avowed commitment to humanity. He is equally blessed with a burning desire to improve lives and change negative narratives.
The platinum birthday is a prestigious pedestal of sober reflection and deeper appreciation of divine benevolence. Those privileged to attain the age are usually full of gratitude. On this significant day, Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi (oko Bisi) deserves special layers of celebrations and prayers. Please join me as we pray for him and celebrate his remarkable life of grace and mercy at 70.
Linton, we wish you many happy returns of the day, long life, abundant joy, good health and God’s grace in the land of the living.
Happy birthday!!!
Prof. Ayodele and Prof. Modupeola Arowojolu.
