Stroke knocked me down for four months, got visa for USA day I was discharged. I have reasons to thank God and help humanity

Prof. Adeyemi Alimi, a graduate of the prestigious Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta and renowned epidemiologist has declared that his Golden anniversary is an opportunity for him to renew his commitment to God and humanity and continually deploy his epidemiology expertise in solving the myriad of health challenges confronting man.

Truly, there cannot be a better way to celebrate a golden anniversary than this. To every heart that is appreciative there are numerous reasons to give thanks to God Almighty. Most importantly, every opportunity to see a new day let alone a new year deserves great thanks to the Almighty God for the privilege. Certainly, it is not every man that go to bed at night that is fortunate to see the dawn of a new day.

Prof. Adeyemi Alimi is appreciative of the mercies of God that has kept him to see the 50th anniversary. That a man was born 50 years ago, navigated the challenges of the formative stages, went through the elementary school at a time when sicknesses and diseases killed many and touch 50 with vitality and meaningful impact to lives is worthy of celebration.

“Thank you, Lord, for keeping your covenant with me over the last 50 years. As I begin the next 50, I look forward to receiving more success and a much more blissful life full of peace, prosperity, good health, and sound mind. Please continue to guide, guard, and shower your blessing on me, my family, and those who bless me and take delight in my person.”

Recalling some of the challenges he had passed through, Adeyemi posited that he has numerous reasons to give thanks to God Almighty. His life depicts that of a man who God prepared and preserved for His own glory. How does one explain this?

” I can never forget the day I had a stroke which lasted for months. It was a terrible experience. Surprisingly, the day I received the notification of winning the USA DV Visa Lottery, it was the very day I was discharged from the hospital after suffering from a stroke for four months. Until the third month, while in the hospital, my right hand and leg were paralyzed and my speech was slurred. Miraculously, after the third month, everything started to normalize, to the amazement of my doctors”.

Corroborating Adeyemi Alimi, his son had made a thought provoking and emotion-ladden submission.

Ahmad Adedeji Alimi wrote : Though pain he suffered from a stroke years back
His spirit never broke
His creative mind and brilliance
never dimmed
Though his hands, legs, and speech were weak he never flustered
His hope and faith never dwindled
All held in the extensive repertoire
Albeit four months
The anatomical parts got restored miraculously
His health improved
To God be the Glory
He got sent back home
And though I was a few years old
Almost as if foretold
The day he was discharged
came the notification he won the USA Visa Lottery
And off we departed
to the land of the free
of eagles and opportunities
And to this day, we live
And on this day
I wish him the 50th birthday
My dad, my hero

It is therefore not surprising that the social media was set agog celebrating the golden anniversary of a man of impeccable character, a lover of humanity who have spent most part of his 50 years of sojourn on earth imparting on lives.

Prof Alimi spent 12 years as a Public School Teacher and was equally a WAEC/NECO/NABTEB examiner for 12 years

Many of his students at Extra- Mural classes at the University of Ibadan where he taught UTME/WASC/GCE Physics/Chemistry/Biology for 10 years are in top echelon of the society and could not hide their immense love and appreciation for a man who had contributed immensely to their lives.

He was an Adjunct Lecturer at the Lagos State Polytechnic for 3 years and Graduate Research Assistant at Georgia State University for 2 years.

If there are two things that are constant about him, they are teaching and teaching.

His daughter gave an apt description of his unrepentant love for teaching describing him as a superlative cerebrum who had inspired many to chase their dreams and aspirations.

Aisha Alimi : “Teacher, he was born
with a pure soul
and superlative cerebrum
A true scholar
My father has taught tens of thousands
Many a talent forged from his hands and tutelage
Inspired many more
to chase their dreams and aspirations
And through which fought away
the tendrils of ignorance and lethargy
And his pen and tutoring
mightier than even the sharpest sword
slashed away the core slow-wittedness
to dust, to smithereens
Pouring open a torrent of light
of hope
of ambition
into the hearts and minds
of the students he teaches
My father, to whom
even the most unwilling soul
he could reach
Is it math, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or physics
or is it coding, environmental science, or epidemiology
My father
the best at what he does
No wonder he is adjudged by all his students
whether high schoolers or college students
by all and sundry
as the best teacher in the world
Happy 50th birthday
My dad, their mentors, my hero, my everything”

Success stories do not emerge overnight. They are products of hard work, perseverance, falling and rising and above all trust in oneself and the Almighty God. This is evident in the meteoric rise of Prof Adeyemi Alimi who has defiled all odds to create a niche for himself and earn a voice among the high echelons.

To widen his scope and be relevant, Adeyemi has consistently been engrossed with capacity development. Armed with a degree from the University of Agriculture Abeokuta, he kept pushing and not resting on his oars. He obtained his M.Sc degrees in Industrial Chemistry (2003) and Organic/Medicinal Chemistry (2017) and
PhD in Public Health (Epidemiology). He had served as a Chemist/Consultant with White Environmental Consultants and is a State Expert in Environmental Pollution (Particulate Matter (PM2.5, PM10), greenhouse gases (GHG), Lead (Pb), carbon monoxide (CO), etc)

Alimi who is known for his writing skills from his days at the University and currently lives in USA is an expert in writing State Implementation Programs (SIPs) for all the air pollutants and also an expert on Transportation and General Conformity related projects to ensure compliance with Federal Clean Air Act. He is also involved in state department webmaster.

Prof Adeyemi is married to Modinat Adeyemi also a graduate of the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta.

Modinat Adeyemi , a composite of beauty and brilliance and graduate of the University of Agriculture Abeokuta had succinctly described Adeyemi Alimi as the most favourite person on earth.

“To my best friend, confidant, biggest fan, lover, and most favorite person on earth, happy 50! Wishing you many more amazing years in good health, wealth, and sound mind, my Igi Iwe Husband! All the best today and always, my love! “.

ValidViewNetwork reports that Adeyemi Alimi and Modinat Alimi were signature lovebirds at the famous Isale Igbein campus of the University of Agriculture Abeokuta. Adeyemi Alimi using his extensive knowledge of Chemistry had created an unbroken and indivisible with Modinat.

One of those who could conveniently write on the bonding process while congratulating Prof Alimi Adeyemi on the attainment of the golden age prayed that God Almighty will continue to reward him more abundantly.

Adefunke Adebisi Adekunle: “Happy 50th birthday dear Prof, my dear brother, my bestie’s hubby, i wish you many more amazing years ahead. I celebrate God’s faithfulness in your life and family. Thanks for all you do and I pray that God will continue to reward you more abundantly in Jesus name. Cheers to a beautiful age”.

In a chat with ValidViewNetwork, Prof Adeyemi emphasised his philosophy about life as humanity with respect and kindness. He has been intentional in his humility to people regardless of who they are and their achievements in recognition of God as the one who has lifted him up.

Aside from God , Adeyemi recognises that no man gets to the top without the support of others. This has informed his determination to contribute meaningfully to humanity within the limit of his human , financial and material resources.

“There are several amazing individuals that I love and can never forget. However, the two special individuals in my life are my mom and wife.”

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“My aspirations in the next phase of life is to continue to impact the younger generations and my communities positively. Also, through my research work, I wish to contribute immensely to the epidemiological field to benefit global health and humankind”

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