60th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: APPRECIATION/
THANK YOU MESSAGE FROM RT. HON. PRINCE MATTHEW KOLAWOLE, FORMER SPEAKER, KOGI STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.
I, Prince Mathew Kolawole, former Speaker, Kogi State House of Assembly wish to heartily express my profound gratitude for the massive show of love from all and sundry during the empowerment and thanksgiving service held to appreciate God for the marking the celebration of my 60th year birthday, held on 31st May and 1st June, 2025.
There are just too many people and organizations to thank. But, let me start with His Excellency, the Special Guest of Honour,
Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo, Executive Governor of Kogi State and Members of the State Executive Council who all took out time to grace the occasion.
To my leader and mentor, Former Governor Yahaya Bello who I had opportunity to work with, I am very grateful.
I’m indeed also grateful to the Secretary to Government of Kogi State, Dr. Mrs Folashade Arike Ayoade.
My sincere thanks also goes to my senior brother, Commander Jerry Omodara rtd, Security Adviser who represented the Governor, and other Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants.
Special appreciation to Asiwaju Prince Olatunji Olusoji, Founder, Prince Olatunji Olusoji Foundation (PROOF) ably represented by Comrade Taiwo Arowolo and all members of the foundation who graced the occasion.
Others include the member representing Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency, Hon. Idris Salman, Hon. Funsho Olumoko, Pro-chancellor Federal University of Education Paskin, Plateau State, Hon Alfred Bello, member Kogi State House of Assembly Commission, Barrister Segun Modeyin, legal Adviser, Kabba Development Union (KDU) Dr. Femi Modeyin Klinsman, Hon. Olorunfemi Funsho, Chief Adegboyega Aka, chairman, Kabba Owe Okemeta Council of Chiefs, Mrs Tayo Leslie, Founder, Tayo Leslie Foundation, Mr Ajayi Ibitolu, former chairman Visioner club Kabba,
To the Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Hellen Adeniyi Aderigbe and other Commissioners’ that made my day eventful, I cannot but thank you enough.
My profound indebtedness goes to the Obaro of Kabba and Chairman, Kabba Bunu Area Traditional Council, Oba Solomon Owoniyi, Oba Gbeleko, Oba of Odolu, Oba Aiyegunle Igun – Bunu, Oba Edumo Bunu, Oba Igori – Bunu, Oba Illa-Bunu, Oba Aiyetoro Kiri – Bunu and their wives and all other traditional rulers who graced the occasion.
Similarly, permit me to thank all the Assembly Members, and Council Chairmen, particularly Hon. Haruna Ibrahim of Ijumu and Hon. Barrister Dare Michael of Kabba-Bunu LGAs, Elected Ward Councelors led by Council leaders of Both Kabba-Bunu and Ijumu Legislative Council, Hon. (Mrs) Comfort Obaromi and Hon. (Mrs) Modupe, YOMIKOLA Political Family, all APC leaders, chairmen, stakeholders and members.
Permit me to express my profound gratitude to all clergymen, the good people of Kabba Bunu LGA, and Kabba Development Union, Bunu Development Association other Associations and Unions who attended the occasion.
My profound gratitude goes to the Kogi State Commissioner For Police, Director DSS and other sister Security agencies for their efforts.
The Christian Association of Nigeria and Council of Ulaamau, Kabba Bunu Chapters.
To others too numerous to mention and who for want of time and space I may not be able to mention, Thank you sirs and Ma’s for finding time out of your busy schedule to bless me with your excellent presence. Your kind words, prayers and messages will remain indelible.
I wholeheartedly say a heartfelt thank you for coming and other support that made the occasion eventful.
God bless you.
Signed
RT. Hon. Prince Mathew Kolawole, Former Speaker, Kogi State House of Assembly.
