Durojaye hails Prof. Wale Ladipo at 66
By Olawale Olalekan
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Cooperatives and Empowerment, Hon. Durojaye Isaac has extolled the virtues of the party’s former National Secretary, Prof Abiodun Adewale Oladipo, describing him as a reference point in public service as well as political and professional practice.
He said the Peoples Democratic Party leader ‘s unique personality, commitment and political sagacity continue to inspire and pave way for all.
Durojaye, in a release on Tuesday, said in his goodwill message to Prof Oladipo on his 66th birthday, described him as one of the shining stars in both academics and politics in Yorubaland.
He noted that Prof. Oladipo’s incredible imprints in the academia and the political arena is worthy of celebration, and his astute leadership in the restoration of a PDP government in Osun State touches many hearts.
The Special Adviser stressed further that the occasion of his birthday availed everyone an incredible moment to recognize and appreciate Prof. Oladipo’s values and contributions to our individual lives, our great party, PDP, Osun State, and Nigeria as a whole.
“I congratulates Prof Oladipo, on his attainment of 66 years on earth today, January 1, 2025.
“The attainment of this age is no doubt a confirmation of the grace the Almighty God has bestowed on Prof. Oladipo and a challenge for more service to our party and our country, Nigeria.
“No doubt, at 66, he has remained a reference point in public service as well political and professional practice. His footprints on the sands of the Centre for Energy Research and Development (CERD), Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, where he is a Professor of Nuclear Chemistry will forever remain indelible.
He commended the UNIOSUN’s Pro-Chancellor’s exemplary leadership, dedication, and contributions to the progress of the party and the nation. His footprints in various offices held across the country is monumental.
According to him, his birthday is a moment of reflection and celebration. The birthday is not just a celebration of his new age but the impacts and accomplishments that defines him.
He lauded Ladipo’s passionate interest in the growth and development of people, a trait he said is evident in the ease with which he commits his God-given resources to helping the weak and deprived in the society.
“What I celebrate in Prof. Ladipo is not just his new age but the blessings that he serves in the lives of the people.
“It is my prayer that God will continue to make the days of the erudite professor on earth fruitful. He will prevent evil from befalling him and his entire household.
May his new age be blessed and may God grant him more celebrations so that we will enjoy more of his kindness, profound wisdom, revolutionary views and most importantly, passion for the good of all.
