Family, friends, associates and well wishers on Sunday spoke glowingly of the Asolo of Ikole Kingdom, High Chief Olu Ogunsakin as he marked his 70th Birthday and 45th chieftaincy anniversary.
The people from all works of life used different positive words to describe the person of Chief Ogunsakin who is the chairman Traditional chieftaincy holders in Ekiti State based on their various relationship and experiences with him.
According to the respondents, Chief Ogunsakin who is an ICT expert and computer guru has impacted many lives and has shown rare leadership skills as a community leader in Ikole Ekiti.
First to speak was the the Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assemby, Right Honourable Steven Aribasoye who praised the celebrant for his contributions to the growth and development of Ikole Kingdom.
Represented by the Deputy Speaker, Aribasoye prayed God to grant the High Chief the good health to celebrate many more years.
Also, a former member of the House of Assembly, Hon. Adebayo Morakinyo who confirmed that the celebrant is his inlaw showered encomium on him for being a true father and mentor.
Similarly, the Iyalaje of Ikole Ekiti, Chief Mrs Akinola Oduayo affirmed that Chief Ogunsakin is a lover of all who has a high technical skills in resolving crisis and maintaining peace.
In his remark, the Babalaje of Ikole Ekiti, Chief Eziaku Obasi King described Chief Ogunsakin as a humble man with high sense of integrity, wishing him many more years in good health.
At the special thanksgiving service held at the Saint Patrick Cathedral, Catholic Diocese of Ekiti State, Reverend Father Bimbo Joseph advised people at the positions of authority to rule with the fear of God and shun pride.
He congratulated Chief Ogunsakin on his new age and urged him to continue to serve God and show more love to people around him.
In an interview with Roundoffnews.com, Chief Ogunsakin confirmed that he is fulfilled and that is the reason for the celebration.
He noted that living for seventy years and serving as a community leader for forty five years despite all odds calls for celebration.
The celebrant appreciated the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, his wives, children and well wishers for celebrating him.