Dr R S OLAREWAJU (Uncle, as I fondly call you), you are an epitome of kindness, humility, compassion and love: a prolific and generous man, a destiny helper, a friend of all and a peace lover.
Following in the footsteps of your senior brother, Prof. V O OLAREWAJU, you have helped to build the lives & destinies of many (from childhood to adulthood), giving meaning to the lives of many children of your siblings, uncles, aunties and other
near & distant relations, including those that are not related to you but come across you.
I am a beneficiary of your kindheartedness & generosity.
I can never forget how you helped me from my university days till I got established in my profession, business and even marriage. I remember how you left your only car then (Nissan Bluebird) with me for over a year to run a business you & another destiny helper helped me establish with your hard-earned money. What about how you single-handedly got me a job after my youth service in Jimeta, Yola, in 1992, brought me back to Jos, and gave me accommodation free of charge?
Uncle, I remain indebted and ever grateful to you. As you follow in your brother’s footsteps, building the lives and destinies of many, I also follow in your footsteps, and I promise you I won’t let you down.
As you turn 70 years old, in this season, my prayer and the prayer of my family for you is that God will multiply grace and wisdom unto you, cause you to age gracefully in good/ sound mind, good health/strength & vitality, make you enjoy the fruit of your labour, help you to fulfil your days, and finish strong.
CONGRATULATIONS & HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU SIR.
OLATUNJI AKANBI & FAMILY.
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