Kunle Adelabu
It has been a massive congratulatory messages from political, opinion and youth leaders and other residents of Ikorodu, as a rare gem, uncommon personae and master strategist, Mayor Muhydeen Sanwoola, clocked another year today.
Mayor Sanwoola, is the Director General, iCare Foundation, the operative arm of the Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, Chairman, House of Reps Committee on Defense and the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency.
He celebrates his birthday every January 7.
Residents on THE IMPACT WhatsApp platform started sending in their congratulatory messages early in the morning, describing the celebrant’s impacts, ingenuity, uncommon gesture, compassion and his build bridging across the divides.
Sen. Adeseye Ogunlewe, Chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) and a former Minister of Works, in his congratulatory message, described Sanwoola as ‘Dean of Success’.
“Dean of success, Happy birthday and many happy returns of the day, long life and abundant blessings and prosperity”, the former Minister said.
Comrade Kehinde Okeowo, a political and community leader, also adding her voice, said:
“Happy Birthday to you, Mayor Deen. Age gracefully with abundant Blessings in good health and happiness”.
A former aspirant for the Ikorodu Constituency II seat, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), in his own message, said that the celebrant is a visionary leader with great organizational skills.
“Happy Birthday, Mayor Deen Sanwoola, the visionary Director General of iCare Foundation! Your unparalleled organizational prowess and strategic planning have elevated both the foundation and the community it serves”, HOA said.
“As a cerebral leader, your achievements speak volumes, yet your humility remains a beacon of inspiration.
“May this special day be a reflection of the positive impact you’ve made, and may the coming year bring even more triumphs to your distinguished journey. Wishing you joy, success, and continued grace in all your endeavors!”, Aroyewun prayed.
Oluwo Akeem Japheth Odesanya, a Chairmanship aspirant, Ikorodu Local Government, acknowledged Mayo Deen as a sane and strategic community leader.
“Happy birthday to the Lord Mayor( Deen Sanwoola) the people’s brain box. Ogbo ato eee, egbon mi Pataki”.
Mr Taiwo Hassan Salami Awolaru, Director of Finance & Administration, Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited, the divisional security architecture which has also been intervening in educational, infrastructural and other areas of the Ikorodu Division, in his own message, said:
“The highly cerebral Deen of D.G of iCare Foundation, Mayor Deen Sanwoola, happy birthday to you, my brother, llnp, mhr”.
The Co – Coordinator, Concerned Ikorodu Division Youths (CIDY), Mr Oke Godwin Olaoluwa, also said:
“Happy birthday to an endearing personality @Deen. Wishing you the best in life sir”.
Tayo Odesanya, a public analyst and influencer, described Mayor Deen in many ways, stating that:
“He’s intelligence, friendliness, kindness & philanthropy personified. He radiates a rare aura. He’s an engine. He’s a school. He’s a solution. A modern strategist. He’s full of life. He’s The Baba Adinni of Ikorodu Political Mosque. SHEEEEEEEU!
“He’s Mayor Deen Sanwoola, our constantly multitasking friend, & like every day, we heartily celebrate him today on the auspicious occasion of his birthday.
“Happy birthday Umale Alare, Okunren Meje, Okunren Giko! Here’s wishing you many opulently wealthy returns in your natural sound mind, sir”, Tayo Odesanya said.
Principal, Lagos State University International School, Alhaji Taiwo Odumbo, said that the celebrant’s personality transcends the Nigeria space.
“The Deen of Africa and the erudite D.G of iCare Foundation, Mayor Deen Sanwoola, happy birthday to you sir”.
Comrade Asoro Abubakri, Coordinator, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ikorodu West LCDA Chapter, thanked him for his impacts on the youths.
“Happy birthday to you, our dearest mentor. Thanks for all you do and do well for the young people”, Asoro said.
“We love you sir, and here is wishing you many more prosperous and more anointing to continue to guide us right.
“Much love sir @Deen”.
A former Chairmanship aspirant, Ikorodu North LCDA, Mr Adedoyin Jokotex, in his own congratulatory message, said:
“Happy birthday to a man of integrity and many parts. You have remained ever dedicated and committed to any course you believed in and we are proud of your strides”.
“I join the good people of lkorodu division to celebrate an iconic personality and erudite political scholar, The Deen of Africa. Happy birthday with sound health. Congratulations sir!!!”.
Prince Muyideen Yusuf Olatunji, Supervisor for Agriculture, Social, and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ikorodu-West LCDA, also adding his own voice to the array of the congratulatory messages, said:
“Happy Birthday, Mayor Deen Sanwoola, DG iCare Foundation!”.
“Your vibrant qualities as a resourceful, productive, and kindhearted leader, are truly commendable. As a manager, unifier, multiplier, and motivator, you’ve earned the respect and love of many. May God bless you with abundant years of sound health, wealth, comfort, and prosperity. Itesiwajurere!”
Guinness World Record holder in Marathon Read Aloud, both in individual and group categories, Mr Bayode Treasures Olawunmi, in his own, said:
“Happy Birthday, Deen Sanwoola. May this your day be a special one. May His grace be greatly multiplied towards you and favour surrounds you”.
“You’re one in a million. I rejoice with you, sir”.
Femi Adinlewa, the Publicity Secretary, APC, Ikorodu Division, in his congratulatory message titled, ‘Happy Birthday To A Living Legend, also described the celebrant in many ways.
“Happy birthday to this reliable, pragmatic, mentor, achiever and youth counselor @mayor Deen Sanwoola, DG, iCare Foundation worldwide”, he said.
“As you are celebrating your birthday today, may you live long to celebrate many birthday in sound health and happiness, and I wish you more prosperous years ahead.
“Happy birthday sir”.