Birthday: Rt Hon. Mulikat Akande-Adeola, woman of purpose, compassion, good governance
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By Afeez Opeyemi Tijani (Omo Leader)
As she celebrates another year today, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, I celebrate a distinguished daughter of Ogbomoso, a dependable mother, a compassionate leader and an unrepentant apostle of good governance, Rt. Hon. Mulikat Akande-Adeola, former Majority Leader of the House of Representatives.
Rt. Hon. Akande-Adeola is a woman whose political journey, leadership qualities and contributions to human development deserve recognition and commendation. She is a leader whose commitment to the welfare of her people goes beyond political positions and titles. Her leadership is rooted in service, compassion, accessibility and a genuine desire to see people rise above their circumstances.
Her representation of Ogbomoso North, Ogbomoso South and Oriire Federal Constituency between 2007 and 2011 remains an important chapter in the political history of the constituency. During her time in the House of Representatives, she distinguished herself through purposeful representation, people-oriented initiatives and various interventions aimed at improving the lives of her constituents.
As a representative of the people, she touched many lives through employment opportunities, vocational training, educational support and empowerment programmes. Her interventions reportedly benefited more than one thousand constituents in different ways, giving many people opportunities to improve their livelihoods, acquire new skills and contribute meaningfully to society.
Beyond human empowerment, her tenure witnessed several infrastructural interventions across the constituency. Her contributions to community development through projects aimed at improving access to basic amenities and enhancing the living conditions of the people remain part of the legacy for which she is remembered.
Perhaps one of the most remarkable chapters of her political career was her emergence as the first woman to occupy the prestigious position of Majority Leader of the House of Representatives. This historic achievement was not merely a personal victory but also a significant statement about women’s capacity to lead, influence national conversations and occupy strategic positions in Nigeria’s political landscape.
She demonstrated courage, political sagacity, intellectual depth and the ability to navigate the complexities of legislative leadership. Her achievement opened another chapter in the conversation about women’s participation in governance and remains an inspiration to younger women aspiring to leadership positions.
More importantly, Rt. Hon. Akande-Adeola represents a generation of political leaders whose contributions should be measured not only by the offices they occupied but also by the lives they touched and the opportunities they created for others. Her compassion, generosity, commitment to good governance and belief in the potential of ordinary people are qualities worthy of celebration.
As a dependable mother and a compassionate leader, she has continued to command respect among admirers and political associates. Her place in the political history of Ogbomoso and her contributions to national legislative leadership deserve to be acknowledged and celebrated.
On this special occasion, I join her family, friends, political associates, admirers and the good people of Ogbomoso in celebrating a woman of substance, a trailblazer and a leader whose journey remains a source of inspiration.
As you journey into another year, may Almighty God continue to bless you with sound health, renewed strength, wisdom, peace of mind and greater accomplishments. May your years ahead be filled with more opportunities to serve humanity, positively influence society and witness the fruits of your many investments in people’s lives.
May your light continue to shine, your good works speak for you, and your legacy of service, compassion and purposeful leadership endure for generations to come.
Happy birthday, Rt. Hon. Mulikat Akande-Adeola. May you continue to age gracefully and flourish in God’s abundant grace.
….Hon. Afeez Opeyemi Tijani (Omo Leader) is the chairmanship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement in Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State and he writes from Oolo.
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