By Tunde Akinlabi
The ancient town of Ọtun Ekiti in the Moba Local Government area of Ekiti State played host to dignitaries from all walks of life on Wednesday for the celebration of the 75th birthday of Madam Agnes Aina Ajiboye.
It was yet another gathering of the crème de la crème in society. Family members, friends and well-wishers were not left out in the celebration.
The gathering was to praise and give thanks to God on behalf of the matriarch for His divine mercy and favour over Madam Ajiboye, who has continued to serve God and humanity in the area, spanning many decades.
Mr Olawumi Ajiboye, one of his sons, in a remark, eulogized the virtue of tenacity, doggedness and sincerity of purpose of Madam Ajiboye while she was raising them and the pains she bore, adding that her life is worthy of emulation, while praying God Almighty to elongate the stay of his mother on the planet earth to reap the good fruits of her hard labour.
Another son of the celebrant, Dele Ajiboye who shared brief history of her mother explained the septuagenarian was born on August the 7th, 1949 in Ugbe Uro Ajowa Akoko, Ondo State.
He added that although his mother did not have the opportunity of formal education, she made the best use of the trainings in some trades and businesses and became a renowned business tycoon in her community.
Dele Ajiboye commended her mother for being a kindhearted woman and a lover of all.
Madam Agnes Ajiboye who could not hide her joy in a chat with newsmen praised God Almighty for sparing her life and for the wonderful children God blessed her with.
The high points of the occasion was the cutting of the 75th birthday cake and the royal entry of the Oore of Otun Ekiti, Oba Adekunle Adeayo Adeagbo, who prayed fervently for the celebrant.
Oba Adeagbo advised the gathering not to wait until the death of their parents before they celebrate them, saying, “You should make sure you take care of your parents when they are still alive. Celebrate them, Pu smiles on their faces at all times”.
The monarch said the Bible censured Christians to count their days so that they may appreciate what God has done for them. He said attaining 75 years of age in a country where life expectancy is 45 years is not a mean feat.
The Oore advised the children of the celebrant to emulate the good qualities of their mother and serve God diligently, adding, “Mrs Ajiboye is a devoted Christian who is a good example to others in the community”.
As guests were treated to sumptuous refreshment and entertainment, a popular highlife musician was on the bandstand to add spice as the celebrant and guests display dancing skills.
