By Josephine Oguntoyinbo

Families, friends and well wishers have extolled the virtues of Mrs Beatrice Olujimisola Omole as she celebrated her 70th birthday at the weekend in Akure, the Ondo state capital.
Mrs Omole is the mother of a lawmaker representing Akoko South West 1 in the State House of Assembly, Akogun Olugbenga Omole.
The event was well attended by who is who in the society, including the Governor of Ondo state, Arakurin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Deputy Governor elect, Mr Lucky Ayedatiwa,State cabinet members, Speaker of the state house of Assembly, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun who led other lawmakers to the event, APC members led by the party Chairman,Mr Ade Adetimehin,Chairmen of local governments,Royal Fathers,religious leaders among other dignitaries.
In his remarks,Governor Akeredolu posited that to attain the age of 70 in good health is not a joke,especially with successful and caring children.
While describing her as a kind woman, he prayed that God will continue to spare her life to eat the fruits of her labour.
Also Speaking, the Speaker, Oleyelogun congratulated the septuagenarian,wishing her more grace and sound health to continue to appreciate and serve God.
The APC Chairman in the state, Ade Adetimehin commended the children of the celebrant for celebrating their mother as a way of appreciating her care for them and pray for God to grant her many more years with joy.
The Olubaka of Oka land,HRH Oba Adebori Adeleye described her as a virtuous woman and wished her long life to continue to see the glory of her children and grand children.
One of her Children ,Akogun Olugbenga described his mother as their pillar who can go extra miles to ensure that her children succeed and are in good conditions.”If I have an opportunity to come back to this world a million times,she will still be my mother”.
The celebrant while speaking with The Hope said she was very happy to be celebrated and thanked God for his mercy upon her,children and grand children.She advised women to train their children and be prayerful so as to have peace in their old age.
Speaking earlier in his sermon at the birthday thanksgiving service held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, King parish Akure, the Pastor in charge of Ondo Province 4 ,Pastor David Abajigin who quoted from the Bible in Psalm 90 vs 12 on a topic “Teach us to number our days”,submitted that God must always be honoured and can never share his glory with anybody, hence the need to always thank him.
Mrs Olujimisola Omole nee Akingbola who was born in November, 1950 is a retired teacher.