Afe Babalola, an exceptional nation builder par excellence - Iyalaje Oodua
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The founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola has been described as an exceptional nation-builder par excellence whose contributions to the growth of Nigeria can never be estimated
The Iyalaje Oodua, Princess Dr Toyin Kolade made this assertion in Ado Ekiti, during g a brief chat with journalists at the conferment of Doctorate Degree, Honoria Causa of the Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti on the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunsusi.
Iyalaje Oodua said ' Although apolitical soul, Baba Afe has distinguished himself from the cartel of statesmen who accomplished their statesmanship via politics and military prowess. No. Baba Afe, garnered his mark of statesmanship via hard work, diligence at the Legal profession, brilliant contribution and initiation of public discourse which have shaped governance, his inestimable and uncountable humanitarian gestures, agrarian commitment to the promotion, advancement and planting of sustainable educational, medical and agricultural platforms for inter-generational benefits. '
Iyalaje Oodua pointed out ' He is one Nigerian who has also steer clear of tribalistic tendencies .his acts, deeds and networking are characterised by nationalistic flavour and fervour. '
Iyalaje Oodua said ' I took a cursory look at the mammoth of distinguished guests in this hall today at this auspicious occasion and I can only see the constellation of Nigerians from North, East, South and West. This is a testimony of the nationalistic and pan- Nigeria attitude of Baba Afe Babalola'
Iyalaje Oodua who congratulated Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunsusi, Ojaja II on the conferment of Doctorate Degree, Honoris Causa on him by Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti and by Aare Afe Babalola himself which he described as a " spectacular act which will remain evergreen in the mental banks of every one of us who were witnesses of this glorious day in Ado Ekiti'
Iyalaje Oodua disclosed that " I sneaked out of the hall and took a quick tour of the University, the Hospital and the Industrial Park and I marvelled at the imperishable work of a single soul who rose from the grass to an enviable grace. Long live Baba Afe, Long Live Ooni Ojaja II'
