Prominent Nigerians have continued to congratulate and extol the virtues of Publisher of The Point, Dr Lateefat Oyeyemi Kolapo, who was last weekend installed as the new Iyalode Musulumi of Egbaland at the Central Mosque, Kobiti, Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.
The eminent personalities, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo; former governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun and Pastor Tunde Bakare of the Citadel Global Community Church, among many others, described the installation of Kolapo as an endorsement of her strength and character, as well as a testament to her sterling leadership qualities.
Others, who extolled the virtues of Kolapo in their various goodwill messages, included a former Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Olusegun Aganga and President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chris Isiguzo.
Obasanjo, in his remarks, said: Yemi Kolapo’s installation “reflects the sterling leadership qualities that I have noticed in you over the years,” describing Kolapo as “a great pride of Egbaland, a devout Muslim and a veteran journalist” who has contributed to the development of her people and the community.
Amosun, on his part, commended the installation of the media guru as the right choice for the position while enjoining the honoree to do more for the advancement of Islam in Egbaland and Ogun State.
Bakare said: “It is no small feat to be considered for a position as distinguished as the lyalode of Egba Muslims.
“I am not surprised that you were nominated. This is one honour very well deserved.
“I wish you a long life and God’s guidance as you take up the responsibility.”
Isiguzo, in his own message, acknowledged the professionalism with which Kolapo approaches her duties, saying that he is not only celebrating her remarkable achievements in the realm of journalism and media consultancy but also recognising the profound impact Kolapo has had as the distinguished publisher of The Point.
However, while Bello said that the installation of Kolapo had shown that Egbaland had not deviated from its age long culture of rewarding excellence and brilliance, Abiodun said the Egba Muslim community would benefit from the new Iyalode’s invaluable contributions and unwavering commitment to service.
Abiodun, who spoke through his Deputy Chief of Staff, Dr Oluwatoyin Taiwo, said: “As the brand new Iyalode of Egba Muslims, I am confident that your wealth of experience and personal attribute, including courage, philanthropy, tenacity and focus, will undoubtedly equip you to discharge the duties of this new role.
Credit; Guardian Newspaper
