Kunle Adelabu
The Director of Information and Public Relations, Lagos State University of Science & Technology (LASUSTECH), Chief Olanrewaju Kuye has been installed as the Otunba Jiborisa of Emuren Kingdom in Ogun State.
He was installed alongside his wife, Chief (Mrs) Olanrewaju Kuye who bagged the Chieftaincy title of Yeye Otunba Jiborisa.
They were both installed by the Elemuren of Emuren, His Royal Majesty, Oba Alowonle Adesegun Bolaji, on Saturday, August 6, 2022.
Meanwhile, it has been deluge of congratulations for the newest Chief in town as he also clocked 60 today.
High Chief Babatunde Ogunmuyiwa, the Odofin of Ijede, congratulating Otunba Kuye, said:
“Double congratulations to my own Egbon! I congratulate you on your installation as the new Otunba Jiborisa of Emuren land and happy 60th birthday sir….
“May God bless you with many more years of good health, fulfilled dreams, and accomplishments…
“May all your dreams come true, and may God grant you many more fruitful years. Amen! Once again, congratulations to the newest Otunba in town”, High Chief Ogunmuyiwa prayed.
Secretary to the Ijede LCDA, Mr Kunle Olanbiwonnu, described the celebrant as a rare gem who is worthy of being celebrated.
“It’s a great opportunity to celebrate a rare gem with exceptionally pleasing, good and helpful personality. You are a mentor, icon and inspirer who will always be celebrated”, he said.
“ May you improve upon those qualities and virtues that made you so endearing to all and sundry. Happy birthday Otunba Lanre Kuye. Wishing you long life and prosperity”.
Former Registrar, Lagos State Polytechnic, Princess Adetope Kosoko, in her own congratulatory message said:
“Happy 60th Birthday Alhaji K Olanrewaju Kuye. May Almighty Allah bless you in the coming years”.
Steve Adesemoye, a senior lecturer with the LASUSTECH and broadcast teacher, also celebrating the newest chief, hailed him as a quintessential communicator and community leader.
“All hail the Otunba Jiborisa @ 60.
“When life held my scrotum in-between, its hot palms.
“And the balls tired out in a labyrinth of fierce heat.
“The soothing breeze oozed from the ’odoro’ river.
“Etched in the heart of a man, who must spare one to drink one.
“In his rare benevolence, I am made whole.
“‘Lanre Kuye, omo olomi meji, thy name is Angel.
“Friends, kindly celebrate this quintessential communication technician and community leader par excellence, with me”.
Mr Adebayo Olatunde Olugbenga, on behalf of Demal Schools, congratulated the school Chairman, Board of Governors (BOG), on his installation and birthday celebration.
“Congrats on your installation as OTUNBA JIBORISA and your birthday. This is DOUBLE CELEBRATIONS. On behalf of DEMAL SCHOOLS, management , staff and pupils, we say a very big congratulations to you, our Chairman, BOG.
“Also, turning 60 hasn’t slowed you down one bit. You’re still as fit as you ever were.
“Happy 60th birthday. Wishing you the most amazing of special days on your 60th birthday”.
Otunba Lanre Kuye is a prominent son of Ijede Kingdom and a Chieftain of the foremost club in the town, Ijede Club.
He was a former Secretary to the Ijede Local Council Development Area.