I desire to see everyone around me flourishing – Afolabi Adeniji

Families and friends have continued to shower felicitations on Afolabi Adeniji, Baba Akanke as he attains the golden age of 50.

It is indeed a time to celebrate God mighty for his kindness and faithfulness in the life of a man who has defiled all odds to attain 50. He is impacting lives with an unalloyed commitment to contribute his invaluable quota to the development of humanity.

Born on Monday, 25th of June 1973. He started his elementary education at Christ Apostolic Church Primary School and after proceeded to Lantoro High School for secondary school education.
In preparation for the journey ahead, he had made himself conversant with poultry production using a backyard poultry in his compound. This love for poultry production and determination to be involved in a money making business sand stop relying on others spurred him to study Animal Production and Health at the University of Agriculture Abeokuta. This widened his scope and knowledge on agricbusiness.

Upon graduation from the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta and completion of NYSC, he picked up his first job with Paragon International College, Abeokuta as Vice Principal. In order for him to be well equipped and qualify for the assignment, he pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Education at Usmanu DanFodiyo University, Sokoto. Afolabi Adeniji later joined the Ogun State services as an Agricultural Officer where he made invaluable contributions to the Agricultural development of Ogun State.

Afo as he is fondly called is an embodiment of grace and humility exhibiting a heart of incorruptible gold which finds a place to accommodate others and contribute to their development.

Afolabi Sogbade while welcoming Afolabi Adeniji to what he described as Elders Club eulogised him as a man of integrity who contributed to the success of others.

“Happy birthday to my humble best friend with heart of Gold, wishing you all the best in life as you are celebrating your 50th birthday today, you are officially welcome to council of Elders .
You are a rare gem and a trust worthy man. Afo baba, you are a man of integrity. When I count my success, you are part of it. Our family appreciate you.”

Aside integrity and an impeccable heart of gold, he has been described as a very generous and kindhearted personality who is never at peace until the burdens of others are lifted.

Rev. Dr. Oluseun Oladoyinbo and Mrs. Aderonke Oladoyinbo also asserted that he is a source of inspiration to many

“Baba Afoo as we fondly call him in our family is a very generous and kindhearted man!!

His inspiration is second to none!! This man is so selfless to the extent that he abandons his own assignments and gets committed to you providing possible solutions to the identified problems.

Baba Afoo is a man known to be hardworking, courageous, sincere, trustworthy, and generous!!!

We pray for you that all prayers/prophecies in the book Isaiah 60 shall be your portion in Jesus’ name. Amen.

You shall never be stranded in life in Jesus’ name; There shall be no loss, lack, and limitations in Jesus’ name; When you one person, billions of people will answer you in Jesus’ name; Journey of life shall be easy for you in Jesus’ name, Amen”.

It takes the grace of God Almighty for a man to be the best husband on planet and best dad in the world.

Speaking assertively, Ajile Okin the beautiful wife of Adisa the celebrant stated :

“To the best husband on this planet earth that I so much cherish, happy birthday.
To the most caring and loving partner I could ever ask for, Congratulations!

I can’t believe I’ve been so blessed with a husband such as Adisa.
He stands by me and hold my hand.
He taught me the meaning of love and I find happiness in him.
Life couldn’t be precious without you.
Happy birthday darling.

It hasn’t always been good times.
We’ve had our share of tears.
We’ve faced obstacles together.
And overcome our fears.
Thank God for His grace.

In good times we have laughed so much,
And shared such awesome days.
No one knows and understands me like you do.
We grow closer every day.
You are the best!

Afolabi mi,
You are so amazing in everything you do.
You are thoughtful, amazing and caring.
My world is perfect because of you.
The loving things you do.
The loving things you say.
You bring me so much happiness.

Kolawole,
A good husband loves his wife,
A great husband makes her feel special,
You make me feel whole.

Adisa,
Sometimes it’s hard to find words to tell you how you mean to me.

I pray that the Lord will keep you safe in his hands, surround you with favour and blessings in all your ways, grant you long life and sound health to enjoy the good fruits of your labour.

ADISA oko Ajile, I am glad you were born.
I thank God for His mercies upon our family.
“Ara Ake majo meji, omo ajo gberu, ma jo gbeko, erú niii sinni, eko kii sinniyan…..
Igba odun, odun kan ni ooo”

Afolabi Adeniji is an educated and exposed man who despite his education and exposure proudly value the traditional African family structure. He believes in the happiness of all and encourages the children to adopt the approach. This invaluable attribute is as reflected in the shout of the children.

Eyitayo: “Congratulations to you on your golden jubilee sir. Thank you for always being the cornerstone of our family and never leaving us in any dire situation. I feel extremely glad and grateful to be your son . Many happy returns, Dad

Wishing to the Almighty for your better health and great days in the future. May you always be happy because you deserve it. Many happy returns of the day, Dad.
Thanks for making all the sacrifices silently and working hard all day and night just to get us a better life! I love you, happy birthday Dad!

You are a man of high morals, integrity, and unmatched work ethics. Your unwavering faith in your abilities makes it easy for you to achieve anything.

I feel truly lucky to have such a loving, caring, and encouraging father. Wishing you an entirely peaceful day full of pleasant and joyful moments!”

He is also a mentor to the children challenging them to stand where others are falling and to be outstanding where others are standing.

Giving a vivid description of the connect between him and his Dad and corroborating the fact that he is the best husband on the planet and best Dad in the world, Ayokunmi Adeniji had posited :

“As I reflect on the years that have passed, it is impossible not to be inspired by the incredible qualities that define you. Your presence radiates warmth, kindness, and an unwavering positivity that uplifts everyone around you.

You have a rare ability to make people feel seen, heard, and valued, and your genuine care for others has created countless meaningful connections.

In your pursuit of dreams and passions, you have shown me the true meaning of dedication and perseverance. You have always been willing to take risks, embracing challenges with a fearless spirit that sets you apart.

Your determination has not only led to your personal growth and success but has also inspired those around you to push beyond their own limits.

Appreciating the sacrificial spirit of the celebrant, Akanke Ayoyinka confessed that the children are blessed to have the best dad in the world.

“From Abeokuta to Lagos to the United Kingdom,
Baba and Iya Akanke paved the way,
For us to have a better day.
We may have grumbled and complained,
But deep down, we felt truly blessed.

You taught us to walk tall and proud,
To always stand our ground.
You instilled in us your Nigerian pride, discipline and moral values.
While emphasizing on the importance of family ties and respect for elders.

Even when we stumbled along the way,
You were always there to brighten our day.
With your endless love and guidance,
We knew we could conquer any challenge.

Eesuola Oluwajomiloju wrote: “Thank you for all your hard work and sacrifices.
May you live long enough to reap the good fruits of your labour in Jesus mighty name”.

Thanks for always making me feel better no matter what I am going through. Cheers to another trip round the sun, and many more exciting opportunities for you”.

Soretire Tajudeen : “I hope you have a fantastic 5oth birthday and that the years ahead are long and full of many blessings to you and your family . Wishing you all the very best on your 50th birthday.and many happy returns of the year ahead.

While thanking God for the past 50 years , Afolabi Adeniji thanked God Almighty for blessing him with beautiful people and a wonderful family.

” My prayer to God Almighty is to see my children, my extended families and people around me flourishing.
Above all, to move closer to God and serve Him till the trumpet sounds.”

“He has blessed me with good gifts and most importantly, He gave me the spirit of contentment.

The song written by John Bunyan in 2010 has always been my philosophy of life especially the stanza

“ I am content with what I have,
Little be it or much;
And, Lord, contentment still I crave
Because thou savest suc

“I would have loved that father , Late Chief Sigismund Oyekunle Adeniji is alive today but unfortunately he died on 14th November, 1997 just when I was in 400 level.

I had thought that my dear mother ,Mrs Marian Ayoka Adeniji would have fullest enjoyment of her sacrifices and investments but unfortunately death struck and took her away on August 20, 2022. It is painful, very painful but I have got to be strong and forge ahead.

God Almighty has been so good to me , helping me through the journey of life and placing people at various junctions of life to help me. I appreciate them all. Most importantly, I appreciate my parents for the great job and sacrifices they did.