The people of Aiyegunle Gbede community in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, has expressed deep appreciate to the Governor of the state, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo for honouring the community with his esteemed presence at the reception in honour of their son, Prof. Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam, the newly appointed Managing Director of Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited.
The people also commended the former Governor of the state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello for finding time to grace the occasion, saying that the event remains a historic and memorable day for their community.
THE APPRECIATION MESSAGE IN FULL
On behalf of the Aiyegunle Gbede Traditional Council, the Aiyegunle Gbede Descendants Union, and the entire sons and daughters of Aiyegunle Gbede, we express our profound and heartfelt appreciation to the Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, ably represented by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Joel Salifu Oyibo, for honoring us with his esteemed presence at the grand reception ceremony held in honor of Prof. Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam, the newly appointed Managing Director of Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited.
The event, which took place in Ayegunle Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area, remains a historic and memorable day for our community.
We also extend our sincere gratitude to the former Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, for his unwavering support and gracious presence.
A sincere appreciation to our Chairperson of the occasion, Chief (Mrs) Folashade Joseph, former Managing Director of NAIC, the mother of the day, Chief Mrs Dupe Jemibewon.
Our appreciation equally goes to Prince Olushola Akanmode, former Deputy Chief of Staff; Sen. Abubakar Ohere, Hon. Danladi Aguye, Hon. Salman Idris; Hon. Ibrahim Haruna; Hon. Omotayo Ishaya, Hon. Wemi Jones; Hon. Asiwaju Idris Ashiru; Hon. Sunday Faleke; and other distinguished state officials and dignitaries who graced the occasion with their presence and goodwill.
We are especially grateful to our highly revered traditional rulers whose presence added immense honour to the event, the Obaro of Kabba, Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi; the Olujumu of Ijumu Kingdom, Oba Williams Olusegun Ayeni; the Olugbede of Gbede Kingdom, Oba Olusegun Oloruntoba; the Olu of Aiyegunle Gbede, Oba Lateef Folorunsho Haruna, and other royal fathers who stood by us in solidarity and celebration.
Special thanks also go to the Okun Concerned Citizens for organizing such a remarkable and unifying event, A sincere appreciation to the organisers most especially, Hon Taofiq Isah and other members of the committee. May goodness never departs from our home. I appreciate your kindness and humility in receiving our dignitaries. God will bless you all.
I also advise that we should continue to pray for the community, Prof. Nasir and we need to be patient with him as the dividend will get across to all and sundry, both direct and indirect ways.
May the Almighty God bless and richly reward every individual and group that contributed to the success of this historic event. May our community continue to experience unity, growth, and divine favor.
Thank you all.
Signed,
Ahmed-Ade Fatai
National President
Aiyegunle Gbede Descendants Union