More Accolades For Pa Fasoranti At 98 | Independent Newspaper Nigeria
Source: Independent Newspapers Nigeria
AKURE - As leader of the Pan Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, turned 98 on Saturday, he has been described as a role model, an astute figure from whose well of wisdom generations have drunk.
This was the submission of the immediate-past Commissioner of Finance in Ondo State, Mr. Wale Akinterinwa, while congratulating the nonagenarian on his 98th birthday.
In his congratulatory message to the Yoruba leader, Akinterinwa said: "Pa Fasoranti is a man of integrity, a role model and an astute figure from whose well of wisdom generations have learnt.
"His giant strides in public service are a template for every Nigerian who is ready to serve with integrity and dignity.
"All of us, your children in the progressive fold, are inspired by your years of untainted and selfless public service. We are particularly indebted to you for using your torchlight to brighten our paths. Thank you, Baba."
Similarly, Prince Diran Iyantan, one of the governorship aspirants on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), whose father is a childhood friend to the nonagenarian, stated this on Saturday while congratulating the Afenifere leader on his 98th birthday.
In a statement signed by Steve Joseph, the spokesman for the Diran Iyantan Campaign Organisation, Pa Fasoranti was eulogised for his tremendous and invaluable contributions to the development of Ondo State and the country at large.
His impact in the education sector was also commended besides his administrative acumen.
The statement read in part: "Afenifere Leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, Celebrates 98th birthday: Warm Wishes from Prince Diran Iyantan':
"On behalf of Prince Diran Iyantan, I would like to extend our warmest congratulations to the elder statesman Chief Reuben Fasoranti on his 98th birthday anniversary this Saturday, May 11, 2024.
"The National Leader of the Pan Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Chief Reuben Fasoranti has been a pillar of leadership and a beacon of hope for the Yoruba people as the leader of Afenifere in the region.
"Chief Fasoranti's contributions to the growth and development of Ondo State and Nigeria as a whole have been invaluable.
"His dedication to the education sector in Nigeria is commendable and his reputation as an administrator par excellence is well-deserved."