Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji wishes to express appreciation to friends, family members, dignitaries and national leaders that graced the wedding ceremony of his daughter, Toluwanimi and her husband, Ayodeji Akinyemi in Ibadan at the weekend.
Governor Oyebanji describes the avalanche of love and support extended to the family as humbling, and expresses profound gratitude to the President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, who represented the President at the event; and the Deputy Senate President, Senator Jibrin Barau.
The Governor in a statement also expresses special thanks to all his colleagues in the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) led by Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq; the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede; all former Governors of Ekiti State – Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo and wife, Erelu Angela Adebayo; Chief Ayodele Fayose and wife, Mrs Feyisetan Fayose; Engr Segun Oni and wife, Mrs Kemi Oni; and Dr Kayode Fayemi and wife, Erelu Bisi Fayemi; as well as former Osun State Governor, Chief Bisi Akande; former Ogun State Governor, Aremo Olusegun Osoba and former Ondo State Governor, Dr Rahman Mimiko and wife, Mrs Olukemi Mimiko; the honourable Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa and wife; and the Minister of Power, Chief Bayo Adelabu.
He also expresses profound gratitude to the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, who led other distinguished senators and members of the House of Representatives; Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye and all former deputy Governors in the state- Chief Paul Alabi, Senator Biodun Olujimi, Surveyor Abiodun Aluko, Prof Modupe Adelabu, Prof Kolapo Isola Eleka; Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, Princess Patricia Obila; all current and former first ladies; former Osun State Deputy Governor and immediate past national secretary of APC, Chief Iyiola Omisore; the Speaker and members of Ekiti State House of Assembly as well as members of Ekiti State executive council; Justice Oyebisi Omoleye (JCA); Acting Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Hon Justice Lekan Ogunmoye; President Customary Court of Appeal, Justice Oluwatoyin Abodunde and other justices of Ekiti State judiciary; chairmen of parastatals and local government chairmen in the state.
“I deeply appreciate the chairman of the reception, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) and wife, Chief (Mrs) Omolare Olanipekun; Yeye Aare Modupe Babalola, who represented Aare Afe Babalola (SAN) and who led the ABUAD delegation; the Royal Fathers of the Day, the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba (Dr.) Rufus Adejugbe; Chairman, Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers, HRM Oba Oba Ayorinde Ilori-Faboro; and all other eminent royal fathers that graced the event.
“I appreciate our friends in the corporate world, Chief Executives of financial institutions, government agencies and International organisations; our party leaders at state and national levels, religious leaders, officiating ministers, leaders of youth and women organisations, market women, labour leaders, heads of security agencies and heads of Institutions of higher learning in the state.
“To my colleagues, friends, associates and well wishers from far and near, your support, prayers, and kindness mean the world to us. My wife, Olayemi, and I are filled with joy and gratitude. We pray that God will bless every one of you abundantly and preserve you to witness your children’s great moments. Thank you for making the wedding a truly unforgettable event for our family. God bless you all!”, the statement added.