President Bola Tinubu and Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, have celebrated elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, as he clocks 100 years, praising his contributions to nation-building and the development of the Yoruba nation. The leaders paid tribute to Fasoranti at the centennial 100th birthday lecture of elder……
President Bola Tinubu and Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, have celebrated elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, as he clocks 100 years, praising his contributions to nation-building and the development of the Yoruba nation.
The leaders paid tribute to Fasoranti at the centennial 100th birthday lecture of elder statesman , describing the elder statesman as a man of principle whose wisdom, counsel and commitment to national development have remained relevant over the decades.
Represented at the event by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, President Tinubu described Fasoranti as a pillar of Yoruba culture and an outstanding pan-Nigerian patriot whose influence extends beyond the South-West.
Tinubu said describing Fasoranti merely as an illustrious son of the Yoruba race would diminish the significance of his contributions to Nigeria, noting that his legacy had established him as a pan-Nigerian leader.
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The President also acknowledged Fasoranti’s contributions to nation-building through his writings and the personal advice he had offered him over the years.
Describing the centenarian as a “fountain of wisdom,” Tinubu said Nigerians would continue to draw knowledge from his wealth of experience.
He wished Fasoranti more years of good health and fulfilment, expressing confidence that the elder statesman would continue to make meaningful contributions to the country.
Aiyedatiwa, in his tribute, commended Fasoranti for his “distinctive service to the nation” and continued relevance in national discourse as he attained the milestone.
The governor described the Afenifere leader as a steadfast moral compass and a guiding force in contemporary Nigerian politics, citing his commitment to principled leadership, democracy and the advancement of the Yoruba nation.
According to Aiyedatiwa, Fasoranti’s century-long life, marked by decades of selfless service, wisdom and dedication to good governance, remains an inspiration to political leaders across the country.
He said the elder statesman’s continued willingness to offer patriotic counsel on critical national issues at 100 was a testament to his character and lifelong devotion to Nigeria and the South-West.
Aiyedatiwa congratulated Fasoranti on attaining the centenary milestone, praying for continued strength and fulfilment as he contributes to the development of the country and the region.
