You Are Shaped By Yoruba Ọmọlúàbí Ethos, Fortified By Military Discipline, Anchored In Deep Christian faith, Aregbesola Eulogizes Oyinlola @ 75

You Are Shaped By Yoruba Ọmọlúàbí Ethos

OpenLife Nigeria reports that national secretary of African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ọ̀gbẹ́ni Ràúf Arẹ́gbẹ́sọlá has eulogized a former governor of Osun State, Brigadier General Olagunsoye Oyinlola, rtd, on the occasion of his 75th birthday.

Titled “TRIBUTE ON HIS DIAMOND JUBILEE: CELEBRATING PRINCE OLAGUNSOYE OYINLOLA AT 75,” Aregbesola describes Oyinlola as a “true leader.”

Aregbesola wrote:

I rejoice wholeheartedly with Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, my immediate predecessor as Osun Governor, as he celebrates the remarkable milestone of his 75th birthday.

Prince Oyinlola has lived a life of uncommon service and distinction, both in military uniform and in public office.

As a soldier, he rose steadily through the ranks to hold strategic commands and represented our nation with honour on international peacekeeping missions.

His military career reached a distinguished pinnacle with his appointment as Military Governor of Lagos State, a role he discharged with discipline and foresight.

In Nigeria’s democratic era, he once again answered the call to serve, leading Osun as its civilian governor.

He thus holds the rare historic distinction of having governed two different states in two entirely distinct eras of our national life—a powerful testament to the breadth of trust placed in him and the depth of his leadership.

On a personal note, I recall with deep gratitude his steadfast support during my re-election bid in 2014.

His encouragement and solidarity at that critical moment remain unforgettable.

Prince Oyinlola is a man of firm character and abiding principles, shaped by the Yoruba Ọmọlúàbí ethos, fortified by military discipline, and anchored in a deep and unwavering Christian faith.

With him, you always know where you stand — and when he stands with you, his loyalty is absolute and unwavering.

He possesses a strong personality and commanding presence that naturally command attention.

He does not inspire indifference; people feel strongly about him—whether in admiration or disagreement, and that, in itself, is the hallmark of a true leader who leaves a lasting imprint wherever he goes.

As he marks this diamond jubilee, I extend my warmest felicitations to him and his dear family.

I pray that Almighty God grants him many more years in excellent health, renewed strength, and boundless energy as he continues to serve God, humanity, and our beloved nation.

Congratulations and Happy 75th Birthday!

Ọ̀gbẹ́ni Ràúf Arẹ́gbẹ́sọlá