It was a day filled with joy, gratitude, and remarkable acts of kindness as Hon. Matthew Alani Oyeniyi, a former Federal House of Representatives aspirant and former Ward 12 Councillor in Ibadan North Local Government, celebrated his birthday in a most unique and impactful way.
Rather than hosting a lavish personal party, Hon. Oyeniyi chose to dedicate the day to thanksgiving and giving back to society.
In company of his beloved wife, chief Mrs Yetunde Oyeniyi, Yeye Aare Of Akoboland and son, Israel Oyeniyi, he paid a special visit to He Careth Orphanage Home in Akobo, Ibadan, where he celebrated with the children in grand style.
Arriving at the orphanage with foodstuffs, Hon. Matthew Alani Oyeniyi, Aare of Akoboland and his family were warmly received by the management and excited children.
With smiles lighting up the atmosphere, he shared words of encouragement and fatherly love, urging the children never to give up.
The orphanage management expressed deep appreciation for the thoughtful gesture, describing Hon. Oyeniyi as a man with a large heart who constantly seeks the happiness of others.
The children, visibly overjoyed, sang songs of praise and offered prayers for him and his family.
As part of the celebration, the philanthropist further extended his generosity to the physically challenged community.
In what many described as the highlight of the day, Hon. Oyeniyi gifted a brand-new wheelchair to Hon. Wasiu Adio Nurudeen, the Special Assistant on Disability to the Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, hon. Oluwaseun Olufade.
The wheelchair presentation was conducted by the Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade.
Speaking during the presentation, in his office, Hon. Olufade commended Hon. Oyeniyi for celebrating his birthday in such a selfless and impactful way.
According to him, “Hon. Matthew Oyeniyi has once again shown that true leaders are those who remember the needy and bring smiles to the faces of others.
I pray that Almighty God will bless him with long life, good health, and prosperity.”
The beneficiary, Hon. Wasiu Adio Nurudeen, could not hide his emotions as he expressed heartfelt gratitude to the celebrant.
He described the wheelchair as a timely and life-changing gift that would greatly ease his movement.
In his words of appreciation, he prayed fervently that God would grant Hon. Matthew Alani Oyeniyi all his heart desires and continue to uplift him in every aspect of life.
In his brief remark, Hon. Matthew Alani Oyeniyi explained that his decision to celebrate his birthday in a unique way was born out of his philosophy of life , “to live each day touching lives positively.”
He said, “Every birthday is another opportunity to thank God and to extend love to others.
What gives me the greatest joy is putting smiles on people’s faces, and today I am grateful to God for the strength to do so.”
