Celebrating Dr. Oladejo Akanni @ 70: A life of service, culture, bridge-building
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As Dr. Oladejo Akanni clocks 70 today, friends, associates, family members and the good people of Ogbomosoland will gather in gratitude to celebrate a life richly devoted to service, culture, leadership and humanity.
Dr. Akanni is widely known as a staunch and dependable all of the late Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, former Governor of Oyo State. His loyalty, organisational acumen and behind-the-scenes contributions during that era earned him respect across political divides and endeared him to many within and outside the state.
Dr. Akanni has made an indelible mark in the business sector as the Chairman of Akanni Books and Stationery Store, a household name in Ogbomoso with operations that cut across Nigeria. Through vision, discipline and consistency, he built the enterprise into a national brand, contributing meaningfully to commerce, employment generation and educational development.
A traditionalist to the core, Dr. Akanni remains deeply rooted in the customs and values of the people. His passion for culture and heritage finds expression in his outstanding role in the planning and packaging of the Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival, an annual cultural showcase held under the revered leadership of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, the Soun of Ogbomosoland. His organisational prowess and attention to detail have helped elevate the carnival into a symbol of unity, identity and pride for the ancient town.
Dr. Akanni is also renowned as an organiser par excellence and a human relations coach whose life exemplifies peaceful coexistence. A firm believer in tolerance and mutual respect, he has consistently worked harmoniously with people of other faiths, promoting inter-religious understanding and community cohesion.
On the home front, Dr. Akanni is a devoted family man, blessed with a loving wife and successful children who reflect the values of hard work, discipline and integrity he holds dear.
At 70, Dr. Oladejo Akanni stands tall as a bridge-builder, culture bearer, businessman and community leader whose impact continues to resonate. As he marks this remarkable milestone today, he is wished many happy returns of the day in good health, joy and peace, with prayers for many more years of fulfillment and service to humanity.
Happy 70th birthday, Dr. Oladejo Akanni.
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