Olomu of Omupo, ODU, Emilagba Celebrate Professor Raphael Olarinoye @ 85
The Olomu of Omupo, HRH Oba Muhammed-Yakubu Adebayo Buari, Ilufemiloye II and every son and daughter of Omupo on Tuesday felicitated Prof Raphael Olarinoye on his 85th birthday.
This is contained in a statement issued by the ODU National Secretary, Alhaji Taju Adigun and made available to newsmen on Tuesday.
On behalf of HRH Oba Muhammed-Yakubu Adebayo Buari, Ilufemiloye II and every son and daughter of Omupo, the National President of Omupo Descendants Union, Dr. Monisoye Afolabi, felicitates the Pioneer, Professor Raphael Olarinoye on his 85th birthday today.
Attaining this momentous milestone in life is surely by the grace of God, and we all join the family and well-wishers in celebrating the Almighty for granting you this very rare grace.
Many of the not too young to whom you have been an invaluable and incredible mentor are extremely happy and grateful to you for their successes in life.
We also noted how you have devoted your later life to unflinching commitment to the growth and development of the youths, including secondary and tertiary students in Omupo.
Most of them will also be ever grateful to you for being there for them and sparing no efforts to see them achieve their goals and dreams in life.
You have really been an unrivaled and invaluable pillar of support to the educational development of the Omupo community.
As you take graceful steps towards the nonagenarian club, we all pray to Almighty God to grant you sound health, happiness and His grace. Amen. Happy birthday sir!
Also, Mayor (Dr.) Jubril Kolawole Emilagba,
Executive Chairman, Lagos Mainland Local Government in another statement celebrated Prof Olarinoye on his birthday.
The Executive Chairman of Lagos Mainland Local Government, warmly felicitated with renowned scholar, elder statesman, and distinguished community leader, Prof. Olarinoye, on the remarkable occasion of his 85th birthday.
Mayor Emilagba describes Prof. Olarinoye as a shining example of excellence, integrity, and selfless service whose contributions to education, leadership, and community development have left an enduring legacy.
He notes that the celebrant’s wealth of knowledge, mentorship, and commitment to nation-building have inspired generations and continue to impact society positively.
“As Prof. Olarinoye marks this significant milestone, Mayor Emilagba prays that Almighty Allah continues to bless him with sound health, peace of mind, renewed strength, and abundant grace.
“May the years ahead be filled with joy, fulfillment, and the satisfaction that comes from a life dedicated to service and the upliftment of humanity,” he prayed.
