Ogun deputy governor celebrates 57th birthday with children of Stella Obasanjo's home

 Damilola Ajibola

The Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr (Mrs) Noimot Salako-Oyedele, on Sunday, celebrated her 57th birthday, with children and staff of Stella Obasanjo Home, Ibara Abeokuta.

Salako-Oyedele, while addressing the children appreciated God for keeping her alive to celebrate the special day with the children in company of her family, members of the Ogun State Executive Council, and most especially her mother.

Highlights of the ceremony was the handing over of items such as deep freezer, washing machine and other utilities for the use of the Home. 

She said, “I am happy to be here to celebrate my brithday and I want to thank you all for celebrating me. I pray that next year we will all be alive to witness another celebration” she said  

She appreciated the management and care givers of the Home led by the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Funmi Efuape, for coming through at all times, praying that Almighty Allah reward them abundantly for their diligence. 

In  her remarks, the mother of the celebrant, Alhaja Adebisi Salako, expressed her delight and thanked Almighty God for the gift of life, just as she prayed that God grant her daughter  more grace and strength to live and fulfil God’s purpose for her life. 

Earlier in her remarks,  Efuape, thanked God in the life of the Deputy Governor, appreciating her for celebrating her birthday  with the less privileged,  while also praying to God for long life, prosperity and more fruitful years.