Makinde, Mimiko, Ozekhome, Others Pay Tribute To Aransiolas on 70th Birthday In Ibadan
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, former Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, and renowned lawyer, Prof. Mike Ozekhome, were among the dignitaries who paid tribute to Rev. Dr. Moses Aransiola and his wife, Pastor Funmilayo Aransiola, on their 70th birthday and 50 years in ministry.
The celebration, held at the International Conference Center, University of Ibadan, was attended by other prominent figures, including former Nigeria Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, the Soun of Ogbomosho, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Ekiti State governor, Abiodun Oyebanji, traditional rulers, and religious leaders, Pastor Adeleke Sanusi, Senior Continental Overseer for Europe and Chairman, RCCG Board in the United Kingdom, among others.
Speaking at the event, the governor commended the Aransiola’s for their impactful ministry and prayed for their continued success.
He said, “Its good to be here to celebrate the celebrant, I congratulate him and his wife. God will continue to enlarge their ministry and they will continue to make impact and set feet of the people on the right path.”
Makinde, who delved into Nigerian politics at the event said there is need to give Nigerian youths more opportunities to participate in leadership and governance.
The Governor passionately called for national rebirth, urging Nigerians to move out of their comfort zones and work actively toward nation-building.
Makinde lamented Nigeria’s trend of perpetual transition from one crisis to another, noting that without sincere engagement from the citizenry in politics and governance, the cycle would continue.
In his remark, former Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, seeked urgent restructuring of Nigeria, warning that the current political structure is a stumbling block to national progress.
Meanwhile, Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), in his keynote address titled “Nigeria: From Where Comes Our Help?” decried rampant insecurity, corruption, and governance failures in the country.
He commended Governor Makinde’s leadership, particularly his security interventions such as the establishment of the Amotekun Corps, which has contributed significantly to protecting lives and property in Oyo State.
Highlights of the event was launching of four books authored by the celebrant and cutting of birthday cakes with the celebrant and his wife.
The Sound of Ogbomoso, His Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye in his remark thanked everyone for celebrating Ready Dr Aransiola and His wife, saying they deserve the honor owing to the milestone in the Ministry work.
The celebrant, Rev’d Aransiola in his speech expressed gratitude to God Almighty and the people for celebrating him and his wife, adding the occasion is a testament to God’s faithfulness in their lives and ministry.
Also in his brief remark, the Chairman of the 70/70/50 programme and Resident Pastor, Chapel of Life of the Gethsemane Prayer Ministries International, Eleyele, Ibadan, Pastor Adebayo Owoseni described the occasion as a huge success, adding that the celebrants deserve the honor owing to their contributions to humanity and Christiandom.
