
By Olamide Aderibigbe
This isn’t just a birthday piece; it’s a celebration of someone who makes life better for everyone around him. Olufemi Onireti, US-based entrepreneur, philanthropist and politician, is one of the kindest, most selfless people you’ll ever meet.
He gives without expecting anything in return, shows up for others without fanfare, and keeps making a difference, quietly and consistently. If you know him, you know how lucky you are to have him in your corner.
In an age where words are loud but actions are few, Onireti has been a rare exception. A man whose legacy is written not in promises, but in people. He is not just known; he is felt in homes he’s touched, lives he’s lifted, and hearts he’s healed. His leadership is not borrowed; it is earned through quiet deeds and enduring impact.
Here stands a man whose strength lies not in position but in purpose. A man who has walked with the mighty, yet never stopped kneeling to serve. A man who has been tested by time and trials, yet has chosen again and again to respond with grace, generosity, and grit.
He is the kind of man history remembers, not for what he owned, but for how he gave. Not for how high he rose, but for how low he stooped to carry others along.
Today, I don’t just say Happy Birthday; I say Thank You for being light in our times. Thank you for leading without seeking applause. Thank you for showing that goodness can still be loud, even in silence.
My prayer for you is simple but sincere: May the God who sees all reward you openly. May nations rise to call you blessed, may God keep you safe at all times and may your name be etched in gold, not just in history books, but in human hearts.
You are not just celebrated, you are cherished. Happy Birthday, sir. Your best chapters are still being written. Do have a great year all through.