AKIN FANODUN CELEBRATES BOSS (YOMIKOLA) AT 60: A TRIBUTE TO A VISIONARY LEADER AND MENTOR
With deep admiration and heartfelt gratitude, I, Fanodun Akintoye Sunday, join countless well-wishers across Kogi State, Nigeria, and the diaspora in celebrating a towering political figure and an exceptional leader, Rt. Hon. Mathew Olushola Kolawole (Yomikola), on the joyous occasion of his 60th birthday.
Rt. Hon. Kolawole’s leadership journey has been one of courage, dedication, and unflinching service to the people. As the immediate past Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, he exemplified excellence in governance, legislative responsibility, and political maturity. His tenure brought about stability, purposeful lawmaking, and people-centered representation that lifted the voices of ordinary citizens.
As one who had the distinct honor of serving under his leadership as Special Assistant on Skills and Acquisitions, I experienced his commitment to empowering the youth, supporting innovation, and ensuring inclusive development. He provided opportunities for young minds to thrive and continuously promoted skills acquisition as a vital tool for economic independence and social progress. Rt. Hon. Kolawole is not just a leader; he is a mentor, a father figure, and a bridge-builder whose wisdom and humility remain unparalleled.
Today, as he celebrates six decades of impactful living, I pray that the Almighty God blesses him with many more years of good health, divine grace, and boundless strength. May his days be long and prosperous, and may he continue to inspire generations with his legacy of service, excellence, and compassion.
Rt. Hon. Mathew Olushola Kolawole, your name is etched in gold in the annals of Kogi State’s history. Your legacy of leadership continues to speak loudly and clearly. You are celebrated not just for what you have done, but for who you are – a rare gem in our political landscape.
Happy 60th Birthday, Yomikola!
May your future be even brighter than your remarkable past.
Signed,
Fanodun Akintoye Sunday
Former Special Assistant on Skills and Acquisitions
To the Speaker, Kogi State House of Assembly
