Kunle Adelabu
It has been a deluge of tributes across platforms related to Ikorodu Division and across states, as Alhaja Abiodun Sheryl Ogunniyi celebrates her 65th birthday anniversary.
Alhaja Ogunniyi, the award -winning former Principal of Oriwu Senior Model College, Ikorodu, was the Best Public School Administrator in Nigeria in 2020, receiving the Presidential Excellence Award.
She also won numerous awards at district, state, national and continental levels, and placed Oriwu College on the global academic map as a citadel of excellence and learming.
The retired school teacher, administrator, community leader, and mobiliser, celebrates her birthday every December 31st.
Ms. Adebola Ogunniyi, a daughter of the celebrant who is administering Gracelies Schools, Elepe Estate, Ikorodu, described her as a supportive and gracious mother.
”Happy 65th birthday to my beautiful, elegant, kind, supportive and most gracious mother.
”From the depth of my heart, I say thank you for everything.
”You will continue to reap the fruits of your rewards. You deserve all of it.
”Our faithful and merciful God will continue to keep his promises over you in peace, happiness and good health, ” Adebola prayed.
Successor to Alhaja Ogunniyi as Principal of Oriwu Senior Model College, Pastor Akeem Bello, in his own tribute prayed for the celebrant:
”Happy birthday to an amazing mentor!
”Your wisdom, support, and guidance have truly shaped my path, and I’m so grateful for the impact you’ve had on my life and career.
”As you celebrate your birthday today , l and my family rejoice with you and wish you a day filled with joy, health, and everything you deserve, as you continue to inspire people in good health and prosperity in Jesus name.
”HAPPY BIRTHDAY.”
Asiwaju Rotimi Erogbogbo, the immediate past Chairman, Ikorodu-Oga Development Association (IKODASS), also celebrating the woman of substance, shared his joyous greetings:
”Happy birthday celebration to a great woman. I wish her many happy returns of the day.”
A Senior official of the National Commission for Museum and a public commentator, Senator Abdulateef Bello, also paying his own birthday tribute, wrote:
”Happy birthday Ma. Continue to age with abundant grace in good health and sound mind Ma.”
Mr Awolesi Kayode, a retired civil servant and socialite, also wished the celebrant happy celebration and prosperous returns.
”Congratulations to my amiable super Director Emeritus more life to celebrate Ma with good health, wealth and happiness. Amen.”
In his own tribute, Yemi Fasoyin Eluoye wrote:
”Congratulations Ma, may God continue to bless you with more wisdom than your years, better health than your age, greater wealth than you need and long life to enjoy all to the fullest.
“Happy birthday Ma!”
And on behalf of the Oriwu College History Class of ’86 of Mrs Ogunniyi, the duo of Oluwole Ajisegbede and Aladepupo Oloyede wish the educator and administrator per excellence all the best gifts from our LORD the Most High. Happy Birthday Ma!
