Kunle Adelabu
The former Chairman, National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Ikorodu Local Government, Evangelist (Comrade) Kehinde Okeowo has been congratulated by eminent individuals and residents of Ikorodu as she clocked 65 years.
Comrade Okeowo, a former local government chairmanship aspirant and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), celebrates her birthday every July 5.
Tributes were paid to the extraordinary woman on THE IMPACT WhatsApp platform.
The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson in his congratulatory message wrote:
“Happy birthday Comrade Okeowo
“May your latter years be better than the former and you will thrive in good health and prosperity IJMN”
Yeye Adeola Agunbiade, the Yeye Opomulero of Ikorodu Kingdom and wife of the former Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly, also felicitating, said:
“Congratulations and Happy birthday Ma igba odun , odun Kan . You will live to reap the fruit of your labour in good health and happiness. ASEYI SAMODUN LAGBARA OLUWA”
First son of the celebrant, Olalekan ‘Rado’ Pelumi, who is also a participant on THE IMPACT platform wrote a lengthy tribute eulogising her motherly care for him and his siblings. He wrote:
“Akehinde gbe gbon, A mom like you will always be beautiful to her children.Your age, be it 60, 70, or 80, is not important to us. Your beauty is ageless. I wish a happy 65th birthday to you, Mom!
“Mum’C Rado, You have made the world a better place for us for 65 long and wonderful years. Here’s to 65 & more. You shine brighter and better than the sunshine after days of thunderstorms. You are even better than that ray of hope after long periods of despair. What are you? You are the best mom ever. Silver hairs give you a divine look. You are a deity to us. Enjoy your 65 mom! We love you. Happy birthday!
“You have spent many years working hard to make us who we are today yet u still continue to nurture us , While it is impossible for us to pay you back in full, what we can give you is all our eternal love and respect and what a mother prays from her children and I pray we will do more than what you expected . Best wishes on your 65th birthday from your loving children!
“Every human being needs a home. Home is a special place that’s safe, calm, without tension, and without any noise from the outside world. You symbolise home to me, Mom. Happy birthday, I love you. These words are for a special person who is the source of inspiration to me. My mother is the guiding star on a rough sea in a world full of sharks. Thank you for always guiding and nurturing me and my siblings.
“You are amazing, mom! Even at 65, your level of energy is so great! Well your unionism blood runs in all of us . Happy birthday to the most wonderful woman known to me!
“Mom, what you have done for the family for so many years has made you a person for whom no admiration is ever too sufficient. All the best from your children on your birthday. My dear mother, you have given so much to raise us. In return, we are giving our love and respect for you.
“Here’s to you, Mom, and to hoping that you stay healthy and fit for the next 65 years to come. Happy birthday!
“Having someone like you as my mother is one of the rarest of good fortune, You’ve made my days of childhood special to me. I hope that in return, I can make the rest of your life just as special. Happy birthday Iya Lekan.
“Happy 65th birthday to the best mother in the whole universe, You are not only a great mother but also a great friend to me. Here’s to my favorite lady ever on her special day.
“Thank you very much, Mom, for all the years you have given to me. I wouldn’t be who I am today without your help, support, and guidance, Mom. I love you!
“Happy Birthday To My priceless & My Living Legend Comrade Kehinde Botiwuoluwalonsola Okeowo, wishing you many more years ahead with all your heart desires granted….Iye Lekan LLNP”
Mrs Bisi Mustapha Bello, a retired Head Teacher, in her own tribute, said:
“Congratulations to a woman of substance and integrity!
“Age with abundant grace and blessings my darling auntie.”
A member of the Ikorodu Town Hall Management Board, Mr Babatunde Afuwape, also expressed his felicitation:
“Happy birthday and best wishes! More fruitful years in service to humanity”
