By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta
Former Ogun State governors, Chief Olusegun Osoba and Senator Ibikunle Amosun, alongside the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, on Friday paid tribute to former Vice-Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Prof. Afolabi Soyode, during the celebration of his 85th birthday and the unveiling of his book, Abeokuta Club: The Making of a Life President.
Speaking on behalf of Chief Osoba, former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Adekunle Adeyemi, described Prof. Soyode as a distinguished scholar, administrator and community leader whose contributions have impacted Egbaland and Ogun State.
“I heartily rejoice with the erudite scholar and former Vice-Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye. Prof. Soyode is, without doubt, a complete gentleman and a community leader who has consistently sought the best for Egbaland and Ogun State,” he said.
Adeyemi also prayed for continued good health and long life for the octogenarian.
