Wale Jagun
Mr Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, a former nominee for the position of a Commissioner in the cabinet of Governor Babajide Sanwo – Olu, has congratulated the former Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Reuben Basorun who clocked 83 years today.
The congratulatory message was contained in an open letter sent to THE IMPACT.
Asiwaju Basorun is a chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC),Lagos State and a former Commissioner of Education under the administration of late Alhaji Jakande Lateef.
While congratulating the Octogenarian, Aroyewun said that the activeness and impact of Asiwaju Basorun in different areas of life are worthy of emulation.
The open letter is reproduced below:
MY ASIWAJU, OUR ASIWAJU; CELEBRATING THE IRREPRESSIBLE ROBASH @ 83.
My Dear Asiwaju,
“15th of October eternally remains a remarkable day in history for everyone and most especially for all of us disciples of the ‘most dependable master strategist and field marshal’, ASIWAJU OLORUNFUNMI BASORUN FCIB, Esq .
“Daddy, your exploits at 83 are not only celebratory but worthy of great emulation, you are an avatar of service, creating an impact everywhere and always willing to serve painstakingly even in the smallest capacity, it is no doubt that the enthusiasm of service has kept you strong and agile at 83.
“I believe the title ‘ASIWAJU’, which in the Yoruba dictionary means ‘Leader’, was just conferred as an earthly authentication of what has been divinely ordained, a leader in all fronts – community, business, profession, religion among others, you have been able to attract wide and strong support as a community leader. Even, those who are opposed to you recognize your sterling qualities as a worthy community patriot who demonstrates an uncanny ability to foresee problems ahead and proffer viable solutions.
“In the domain of politics, you have raised the bar significantly with your, however, frank but well meaning opinions. You can be truly described as the ‘main issue’ in the politics of Ikorodu Division and Lagos State in the last 43 years. The main question has been whether you are with Asiwaju Basorun or against him.
“Albeit, you have elevated the standards with which future aspirants of public leadership can be eternally measured. You have not hesitated to guide the youths through, your mentorship school is one of the most unique I have come across, your abode have become Mecca of sorts to all young and aspiring leaders, including the religious leaders and boardroom gurus.
“I am proud to be your product and be identified with the moniker ‘Basorun’s Boy’ because through you, I have gathered an experience more than twenty years ahead of my time.
“Happy birthday to a firm, articulate, painstaking and uncompromising leader in whose ideas and pragmatism converged.
“I pray that you live longer in the best of health and in fact, stay around with us forever”.
