Olufunke Aladejare
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has congratulated a former Deputy Governor of the state, Prof Modupe Adelabu on the occasion of her 75th birthday.
Governor Oyebanji in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, hailed Prof Adelabu for her notable contributions to the growth and development of Ekiti State in particular and Nigeria in general.
He described Prof Adelabu as a leader who serves with humility and simplicity, noting that her impact in the academia, governance and politics are remarkable and well acknowledged nationally and globally.
Describing the former Deputy Governor as an exceptional woman of substance, the Governor said her earlier stints as a Professor of Education Management, consultant to international agencies such as World Bank, UNICEF, UNESCO, and DFID attest to her diligence and scholarship.
The Governor noted that Prof Adelabu has always made her wealth of experience and extensive contact available to the people of the state and was ever ready to give much to her people without expecting anything in return.
The Governor said Prof Adelabu is a shining star who has served Ekiti State and the country diligently as Chairman Ekiti SUBEB, as Deputy Governor and later as the Chairman of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), adding that the renowned Professor served meritoriously in all the assignments and continues to serve diligently in different capacities.
The Governor added that he always count on the former Deputy Governor for her wise counsel as a patriot and a dependable leader, adding that the former Deputy Governor is not only a shining star but a source of inspiration to the younger generation.
He also commended Prof Adelabu for being a trustworthy and loyal party leader well recognized locally and nationally for various assignments she has handled for the All Progressives Congress (APC) which contributed to the strength and acceptability of the party by the electorate.
The Governor prayed God to grant the former Deputy Governor long life and sound health in both body and mind for more selfless service to Ekiti State, Nigeria and humanity at large.
“On behalf of the Government and good people of Ekiti State, I congratulate our dear distinguished Prof Adelabu on her birthday and wish her many happy returns of the day in good health and prosperity”, the Governor added.
