The Rt. Rev. Dr. Titus B. Olayinka, Bishop of Ogbomosho Anglican Diocese

ASIWAJU YINKA FASUYI AT 70:

On behalf of myself, my family and the entire Ogbomosho Anglican Diocese, I most heartily felicitate with and congratulate my dear friend and former parishioner at All Souls’ Church, Bodija Ibadan, Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi on the auspicious occasion of his 70th birthday. Attaining the landmark of age of 70 years in robust health and prosperity at a time like this in our nation characterized by insecurity, diseases, hunger and the like is by the special grace of God. To God be all the glory, honour, praise and adoration in Jesus name.

The celebrant, Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi, whom I have known and related very closely with as my parishioner at All Souls’ Church Bodija, Ibadan in Ibadan Anglican Diocese while serving as the Vicar of that Church (2008-2010), has been an enthusiastic and devoted Christian and Anglican member with burning passion and love for the work of God to enhance the expansion of his Kingdom here on earth.

His friendship and support for my ministry did not end with my tenure as the Vicar of All Souls’ Church, Bodija but continued during my tenure as the Provost of the Cathedral of St James the Great, Oke-Bola, Ibadan (2010-2013) and ultimately as the Bishop of Ogbomoso Anglican Diocese these past 12 years (2013 till date). What a lover of the work of God Asiwaju Fasuyi is and has been.

It is also noteworthy that Asiwaju Fasuyi’s life of devotion to the work of God through generous giving, dedication/commitment to the ideals of Anglicanism and work of charity did not stop at Ibadan Diocese but extends to the Diocese of Ilesa South/West (his home Diocese) where he was conferred with the title of the 4th Balogun Ijo of the 129-year old Cathedral Church, Omofe, Ilesa. A gallant soldier cum warlord of Christ’s Army, indeed. The impactful life of Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi in the entire Ilesa township and Ilesa kingdom cannot be overemphasized

Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi is also a man of many parts fulfilling God’s destined mandate and purpose for his life:

• The Founder Chief Consultant of the now 33-year old Supreme Management Training and Consultancy services Limited;

• Founder and President of the trail-blazer Ibadan Business School, Ibadan to empower many entrepreneurs with knowledge and godly wisdom in their business endeavors;

• Founder and Chairman of Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi Foundation (AYFF), a charity community philanthropic organization (founded 10 years ago) to empower the less-privileged in the society. Through this philanthropic organization he has been championing the cause of less-privileged and many charity homes in some cities in Oyo and Osun States of Nigeria and beyond through regular donations and sponsorship programs to the glory of God.

In addition, Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi is a sports lover and was deservedly appointed as the Patron of Ijesa Sports Club. On the social scene he belongs to the first cosmopolitan club in Africa – the Ibadan Recreation Club (founded in 1902) and serves as its Patron. He also holds many important chieftaincy titles in Ijesa-land, one of which is the FIRST ASIWAJU OF IJESHA LAND, among many others.

Our dear Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi, as you mark and celebrate this landmark event – 70 years of age and thereby attain the enviable status of senior citizen in the society, it is our prayer that God Almighty that has preserved your life will continually be with you even in your old age; sustain you with his Holy Spirit; lead, guide and guard you in your journey of life so that you will not fall by the wayside nor falter in Jesus’ name. May God preserve your life to reap the fruits of your labour (both in his vineyard and in the society at large) in the land of the living and in eternity in his Heavenly Kingdom in Jesus’ name. May your joy over your wife, children and children’s children be full and overflowing in the name of Jesus Christ.

Once again we most heartily congratulate you and wish you many, many more happy landmark birthday celebrations in the years ahead in Jesus’ name.

HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS AND HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY.

The Rt. Rev. Dr. Titus B. Olayinka Bishop of Ogbomosho Anglican Diocese Ogbomosho.