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Published by The Nation on Fri, 29 Aug 2014


The Asiwaju of Ibefun, Prince Michael Babatunde Taiwo has celebrated his 82nd birthday in Ibefun, a town on the outskirts of Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State, writes TIMOTHY OWOMOLADEJULY 1 will linger in the memory of sons and daughters of Ibefun, a town on the outskirts of Ijebu Ode in Ogun State. It was the day the Asiwaju of Ibefunland, an educationist, Prince Michael Babatunde Taiwo marked his 82nd brithday.It was an occasion for the birthday boy to draw his guests attention to projects aimed at uplifting the community.As early as 9am, the sleepy town began to witness the influx of gainly dressed guests in exotic rides.By the time the event got underway at 11am, it was apparent that this was not just another birthday.Guests sat under canopies erected round the pavilion of the International College, Ibefun, venue of the ceremony.The celebrator was clad in all white native attirebuba, sokoto, agbada and a befitting cap. He wore two long chainsone reach his chest, the other flowed to his abdomen.Highlights of the event included the unveiling of the bust of Prince Taiwo erected in his honour at the centre of the newly constructed staff quarters at the International College Ibefun, the commissioning of a Police post and the staff quarters as well as sharing of essential items to the less privileged.Prince Taiwo thanked guests for coming to honour him.He thanked God for all His mercies and the opportunity to witness another year but most importantly the privilege to nurture a dream of establishing the International College Ibefun three years ago.He said the college would provide opportunities for youth to realise their academic yearning and cravings at the secondary level. please, for those of you that God has blessed with riches, try to go back to your villages and replicate what you have seen here today, because in so doing you are contributing your quota to the service of God and humanity, he said.Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Dr Segun Odubela, inaugurated the new staff quarters.Dr Odubela hailed the celebrators contribution to the state.He urged guests to emulate his gesture.The Liken of Ibefun, Oba Gideon Adetoye, described Prince Taiwo as a worthy son.He prayed God to grant him long life.The monarch urged indigenes of the town to rise above board, excel in their chosen profession and always return home to develop the town.]]>
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