Yinka Fasuyi: An Epitome Of Omoluabi, Says Prof Adedoja
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IBADAN – THE Former Minister of Sports and Special Duties, Prof. Taoheed Adedoja, has shared a heartfelt tribute to Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi, celebrating his 70th birthday and highlighting his remarkable attributes that have earned him respect and admiration.
Adedoja praised Fasuyi’s honesty, good-fellowship, friendliness, generosity, and ability to nurture relationships, that have endeared him to the owner of the Supreme Management Training and Consultancy Services Limited till date.
“Since my days as Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, (SUBEB), from 2004 to 2006, Yinka Fasuyi exhibited high degrees of professionalism, honesty and competence in handling public training matter by Supreme Management Training and Consultancy Services which he presides as Chairman.
” The most amazing quality of Yinka is his ever cordial, intrinsic relationship with his friends.
” I recall, the get-together organised by him on my assumption of office as a Minister of the Federal republic of Nigeria in September 2010 which shows his indisputable joy in celebrating people especially, those he holds dear to him.
” Yinka Fasuyi certainly deserves to be celebrated specially as he clocks 70.
“Asiwaju Fasuyi is a man of achievements and to put it succinctly, I will attempt to express why he qualifies to wear the crown of the attributes of a good man, referred to in Yoruba culture as OMOLUABI,” Adedoja stated.
Adedoja listed 10 exceptional virtues that qualify Fasuyi as a good man with a great mind, including integrity, respectfulness, responsibility, and courage.
”He recognises his own limitations and values the contributions of others. (HUMILITY)
”He treats others with dignity and consideration, regardless of their status. (RESPECTFULNESS)
”He is dependable and takes ownership of his actions and commitments. (RESPONSIBILITY)
”Yinka is honest and does the right thing, even when no one is watching. (INTEGRITY)
”He shows empathy and kindness toward others, especially in times of need. (COMPASSION)
”He is diligent, focused, and dedicated to his goals and duties. (WORK ETHIC)
“He is faithful and trustworthy in relationships, whether personal or professional. (LOYALTY)
”He stands up for what is right, even when it is difficult or unpopular. (COURAGE)
”He controls his impulses and makes thoughtful, mature decisions. (SELF-DISCIPLINE)
”He understands and manages his emotions and relates well to others. (EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE)
Prof. Adedoja, who is the Balogun Agbaoye of Ibadan land and the Mogaji Olosa Igbonna compound, Popoyemoja, Ibadan, prayed that Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi will continue to be blessed as he has been a blessing and his 70th Birthday the beginning of even greater years to come!
