By Babatunde Solanke
Ibeju Lekki in Lagos State was agog yesterday as friends, associates organised surprised birthday party in grand style for Nurudeen Adeoye, a Lagos based philanthropist, real estate guru, school proprietor, oil and gas guru and the chief executive officer of Adeoye and Associates.
The ceremony, held at his multi million naira two storey building edifice, equipped with state- of- the art furniture’s and appliances, was attended by who and who in real estate business in Nigeria, captain of industries, prominent politicians, Adeoye school mates, his workers , relatives, admirers among others.
There was enough food to eat and drink at the well attended ceremony for the man of the day, Adeoye. It was an occasion to cling glasses, drink eat and popping of champagne to celebrate with Adeoye and thank God for adding another year to his life.
The celebrant was in joyous mood seeing sea of heads of people present to mark his birthday, just as he was also very happy to exchange banters and embraced people for making his birthday colorful and eventful.
He used the occasion to express his appreciation to his friends and associates who organised the party for him.
“I am very elated that you have done this. This is unbelievable, I don’t expect it. It shows your great love for me and I really appreciate it. In fact, for what you have done for me today, it will remain in heart till I die. I thank you so much for this. I pray that God will be with you all and He will answer all your heart desires,”
Adeoye, who is into oil and gas business and a proprietor of Adeoye International Schools, also expressed his appreciation to his family for been the pillar behind him.
“I thank my wife, my children for their support. Their prayers and support for me have taken me to where to where I am today. I thank you so much,” Adeoye said.
Adeoye also used the occasion to call on Nigerians to give total support to the present administration of President Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), saying he has what it takes to change the fortune of Nigeria economically.
“I am using this occasion to appeal to Nigerians irrespective of their religion, tribe, creed; political affiliations to give President Bola Ahmed Tinubu all the necessary support for him succeed in his efforts to turn the economy around for the good of all.
Tinubu has what it takes to be president of Nigeria. He has ruled as governor of Lagos State for eight years and his legacies are there for all of us to see. I can assure you that Nigeria is in better hands. Tinubu has vision on how to make Nigeria great again. Very soon, Nigerians will see their fortunes changed for better,” Adeoye added.
Deluge of birthday wishes were showered on Adeoye for reaching another milestone in his life by those present.
One of those persons is Mr. Ranti Thomas, the co-founder of First Royal Times newspapers and also the Chief Executive officer of Royaltimes.com and Networktimes. com,ng, both online publications.
“I am here today to celebrate with Adeoye, a man of excellence, a philanthropist per excellence, a man who loves his fellow human being with all his heart, a very kind man. It very rare to see a man like Adeoye,” Thomas said.
He then rolls out his birthday wishes to Adeoye
“Count your life by smiles, not tears. Count your age by friends, not years and I pray that all your birthday wishes and dreams come true. A wish for you on your birthday, whatever you ask may you receive, whatever you seek may you find, whatever you wish may it be fulfilled on your birthday and always.
“Another adventure filled year awaits you. Welcome it by celebrating your birthday with pomp and splendor. Wishing you a very happy and fun-filled birthday!’’ Happy birthday! ” Thomas said.
Thomas also called on people present to patronize Adeoye’s companies, saying
“they are reliable, trustworthy and their track record is second to none.