28/03/2024
Prof! AmbAgboola Akinola Afees
As another year unfolds, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we've shared since our university days. From those early moments of friendship towards the end of our sojourn there, it was evident that you possessed something truly special – a blend of remarkable talent and innate leadership prowess.
It wasn't until later, when joined to push our faculty administration to success, that I fully realized the depth of your gifts. Your unwavering support and insightful guidance played an indispensable role in shaping the whole thing, I won't mind writing this year in, and year out, and for that, I am endlessly grateful.
Our recent meeting in Abuja was brief, yet it reaffirmed my belief in your extraordinary potential. Despite the demands of your many responsibilities, your presence radiated with the same strength and conviction that has always inspired me.
I have no doubt that your future holds boundless opportunities, and I am steadfast in my belief that you are destined for greatness. Your vision, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence are qualities that will undoubtedly propel you to even greater heights, I'm certain.
As you continue to chart your course, know that I am always here to offer my support and admiration. Every interaction with you is an opportunity to draw from the well of your profound intellect, and I cherish each moment we share.
Here's to you, Prof – a true leader, a trusted friend, and a beacon of inspiration. May this birthday mark the beginning of another remarkable chapter in your extraordinary journey. And perhaps one day we'll be celebrating your tenure as the Governor of Oyo State Nigeria, a role that I have always seen you take up and that I am as well certain you would excel in beyond measure.
Oga mi, Gomina Ipinle Oyo Lola, I love and celebrate you greatly. Happy birthday and cheers to more good life