Aare Egbe Omo Balogun of Ibadanland, Oloye Adegboyega Toafeek Adegoke, has extended warm felicitations to the Baba Isale Musulumi of Ibadanland, Alhaji Nureni Adebayo Akanbi on his 82nd birthday.
Adegoke, a chieftain of the All Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State hailed the celebrant, who is also the Arole Ile’ba, for his unwavering commitment to the growth of Islam and his immense contributions to the development of Ibadanland.
He noted that Akanbi’s life has been marked by integrity, humility, and a deep sense of responsibility toward both his faith and the community, qualities he said have earned him widespread respect across religious and social divides.
“A leader of his calibre is rare. Baba Ile’ba has consistently demonstrated what it means to be a dependable father and a beacon of guidance to many. His dedication to peace, unity, and progress in Ibadanland remains commendable,” Adegoke stated.
The Ibadan-born philanthropist and entrepreneur further prayed for the celebrant’s continued good health, long life, and wisdom to keep serving humanity and promoting harmony among the people.
The gubernatorial hopeful urged younger generations to emulate Akanbi’s virtues of honesty, service, and devotion, emphasizing that such values are essential for building a better society.
