Wale Jagun
Eminent personalities, and notable individuals of goodwill in Ikorodu, on Saturday, extended their love and congratulations to a Mother – in – Israel and retired school administrator, Olori Ruth Adebola Adelabu, on her 75th birthday anniversary.
Olori Adelabu, who was a teacher for many years and retired as the Assistant Head Teacher, Oga Primary School, celebrates her birthday every November 22.
She is the matriarch of Olukotun Emmanuel Olawale Adelabu family, a Mother – in – Israel, The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Ikorodu and mother of the Publisher/Reporter -in-Chief, THE IMPACT newspaper..
Family members, friends of the celebrant and children, and other well – wishers sent their tributes on social media handles -Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp among others, some of which were reproduced here:
Asipa Kaoli Olusanya, the Asiwaju of Ibeshe Land, a foremost educationist and the Chief Learning Officer (CLO), Kith & Kin Educational Schools (KKES), wrote in his tributes to Olori Adelabu
“God bless Mama. Happy birthday to you many happy returns of the day. I pray the good Lord continues to keep and preserve you for greater service to God and to humanity.
“Congratulations.”
A senior lecturer, Department of Mass Communication, Lagos State University (LASUSTECH), Mr Ade Thomas -Inasa, in his own congratulatory message, wrote:
“Mama rere. Mama wa. You are forever loved and cherished. May you experience many more glorious and fruitful years in sound health and wealth.
“E seun gan ni o for blessing humanity with @Adelabu Kunle.”
Comrade Olalekan Biliamin Oba, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Social Development, in his own birthday wishes, said:
“Happy birthday to you Ma…
“Wishing you nothing but joy Ma.”
In his own tribute, Asiwaju Rotimi Erogbogbo, congratulated the celebrant and family and also wished Olori Adelabu more fruitful years ahead.
“Congratulations to the family. I wish Mama many more fruitful years to celebrate in good health and sound mind.”
Oke Toyib Aina (Bako), a public servant, also congratulating the celebrant, rejoiced:
“Happy Glorious Birthday to our darling and resourceful mother.
“By His grace, Mama will celebrate more amazing decades of this day with us – it will continue to be well with Mama réré.”
Omoba Adedayo O. Adedeji, also congratulating Olori Adelabu, wrote:
“Mother of nations, Great matriarch, I pray God grants you sound health and many more God’s fulfilling years of happiness in Jesus mighty name.
“Congratulations Mum.”
A retired teacher, and relative of the celebrant, Mrs Taiwo Ladapo, also congratulating ‘Mama Teacher”, said:
“Happy birthday Ma. Wishing you many more years to celebrate in good health, sound mind and abundant blessings to eat the fruits of your labour. Congratulations.”
Yeye Adeola Agunbiade, a senior government official and wife of the former Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly, congratulating the celebrant also prayed for her long life.
“Congratulations and happy birthday Ma, the Aseyi Samodun lagbara oluwa Ma.”
Adekunle Razaq Aderibigbe (ARA) former Lagos House of Assembly, Ikorodu Constituency I aspirant and public analyst who also paid tributes wrote:
“Congratulations to our dear Impactful Mummy…
“Wishing you many more years with a bounty of joy and enjoyment.
“Happy birthday Ma.”
Mr Tolulope Omitogun, an IT expert, in his own congratulatory message prayed:
“Pepe Lewu nsaro, Igba Odun, Odun kan Ma. With long life and good health you shall continue to enjoy the fruits of your labour Ma.”
Olori Adepeju Awojobi – Ighodalo, overseas -based businesswoman and former student of the celebrant, also sent her tribute:
“Happy birthday to you Ma. May you live long to eat the fruit of your labour in wealth and sound health.”
A US -based businesswoman, Mrs Tuase Mercy Ijeoma, also extended her best wishes to the celebrant:
“Happy 75th birthday ma.Wishing you more prosperous years in good health and in wealth in Jesus name.”
A developmental, social and community – oriented group, Achievers’ Crew, in a statement signed by its BOT, Elders Council and members, also congratulated Olori Adelabu on her 75th birthday anniversary.
“On behalf of the BOT, Elders Council and members. We wish to celebrate a wonderful mother and a woman of many good qualities.
“We pray that the Almighty God will grant her many more years ahead in good health and sound mind.
“Happy Birthday to our Mama @ 75.
“With so much love from Achievers Crew.”
Yusuf Ibrahim, a member of the crew, in a separate message on the Achievers’ platform, also congratulated and prayed for the celebrant.
“May she live long in good health, wealth and fair conditions to eat the fruit of her labour.
“E last bi Olumo Rock, Igba Odun Odun kan ni Mama oni nu re. Age with grace Ma.”
Another Achievers’ Crew member, Mr Taofeek Ipaye, in his own tribute to Olori Ruth Adelabu, said:
“Happy birthday to Mama for giving us Baroyin of Ikorodu Division ….igba odun odun Kan ni.”
While Mr Oke Toyib Aina, who is also a member of the group, described the celebrant as a resourceful mother.
“Happy Glorious Birthday to our darling and resourceful mother.
“By His grace, Mama will celebrate more amazing decades of this day with us – it will continue to be well with Mama réré.”
