The Management and Staff of The Nigerian Post Newspaper have heartily rejoiced with Hon. Major Olafimihan Akerejola on the auspicious occasion of his birthday.
In a statement issued to newsmen and signed by the Managing Editor, Mr. Abu Micheal, the newspaper described the celebrant as a distinguished officer, a seasoned administrator and a committed patriot whose life has been devoted to service to humanity and the nation.
The statement traced the remarkable career of Hon. Major Akerejola, noting that he served as a two-time Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the President, Chairman and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Liberia, a rare honour that speaks to his discipline, loyalty and professional excellence.
He also served as a two-time Military Assistant to Military Administrators of Jigawa and Kwara States, and as a two-time Chairman of Projects Monitoring Committees of Jigawa and Kwara States, where he played key roles in ensuring accountability, transparency and effective implementation of government projects.
In Kwara State, he further served as Chairman, Task Force on Petroleum, where his leadership helped to stabilise the sector and ensure sanity in the distribution and monitoring of petroleum products.
The statement further recalled his service as Special Assistant to former Kogi State Governor, Alh. Ibrahim Idris, on Universal Primary Education, a role through which he contributed immensely to the development of basic education in the state.
As a former Executive Chairman of Ogori-Magongo Local Government Area, Hon. Major Akerejola was credited with purposeful leadership, grassroots development and a people-oriented administration that left lasting legacies in the council.
A proud member of the 36th Regular Combatant Course, Nigerian Defence Academy, and a Certified Investigator, the celebrant was described as an onion in human form whose better part of service to humanity is yet to have been fully realized.
The Nigerian Post noted that his journey through the military, public service and politics reflects courage, integrity, humility and an uncommon commitment to the welfare of the people.
While congratulating him, the newspaper prayed for God’s continued guidance, good health, long life and greater wisdom for the celebrant, expressing confidence that his best years of service to humanity, Kogi State and Nigeria are still ahead.
“On behalf of the Management and Staff of The Nigerian Post Newspaper, we celebrate a man of honour, discipline and uncommon service. We wish Hon. Major Olafimihan Akerejola a happy birthday and many more years of impactful service,” the statement added.
