It is with profound gratitude to God Almighty and utmost joy that I use this medium, on behalf of the good people of Kabba-Bunu/ Ijumu Federal Constituency to felicitate with our foremost and respected leader, mentor, guardian and father; Chief Elder Joe Elebiyo, on the occasion of his 70th birthday anniversary.
Sir, the joy of being born is to grow old and live a worthy life. One is particularly grateful to God that having survived different, varied vicissitudes of life, soaring and towering above and over every storm, twists and turns, you have joined the exclusive “Septugenarian club” in good health, strength, peace and sound mind.
To the glory of the Most High God, you have being endowed with uncommon grace, unusual comportment and unexplainable peaceful disposition to live a life of continued inspiration to numerous people not only in, from Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency, Kogi state, Nigeria and also outside the shores of our dear country.
By the outpouring of divine mercy, grace and spirit upon you, you have being successful in all your endeavors. Indeed, at varied stages of your life, you have always distinguished yourself as a compassionate and responsive leader, selfless and resourceful personality. From private practice to public service, politics and community service, you have always exuded brilliance, excellence and outstanding intellect in the discharge of duties and realisation of objectives.
Personally, on this special occasion of your Platinum birthday anniversary, I wish to thank you most sincerely for all your fatherly love, counsel, support and prayers in my political journey all these years. Sir, I am most grateful for these and your continued interest in my political odyssey, which to a large extent, has impacted positively to my modest achievements as the servant of the good people of Kabba-Bunu/ Ijumu Federal Constituency.
Sir, as I join family members, colleagues, friends, associates, acquaintances and other numerous well-wishers within and outside the country to congratulate and felicitate with you on this momentous occasion, I pray that God Almighty shall endow you with good health, strength and long life to enjoy the fruits of your labor to God and humanity, Amen. Also, I pray that you will experience the grace, mercy and glory of God more than ever before in every area of your life, Amen.
HON. YUSUF TAJUDEEN (TEEJAY)