A former Special Adviser on works and transport to former governor Abiola Ajimobi, Engr Mufutau Open Salawu has congratulated Otunba Alao Akala on the occasion of his birthday.
Open Salawu, in a congratulatory message he signed himself, described Akala, a former governor of the state, as a man of many parts who is perhaps the most experienced public servant to have governed the state.
He wrote, “I first met Excellency Christopher Alao Akala on 26th of December, 1986 at the Independence Hotel in Ogbomoso, he was in Company of Senator Brimo then Col Brimo. Very adorable and handsome man, if you have the privilege of knowing him then you will agree with me that you can’t ignore him.”
“I wonder how his female contemporary would have been feeling then, anyway he made the right choice. We are Celebrating him today not only because he is an extraordinary man but God shows is presence in his Life.
“He is a man of many parts perhaps the most experienced public servant that has governed Oyo state. From teaching in school to a police officer, Chairman of local Government to deputy Governor and later became Executive Governor of Oyo state between 2007 to 2011. He keeps contacts and he appreciate and acknowledge good deeds.
“He reciprocate respect and he can be mean if he have to. He loves being at home among his people. His love for Ogbomoso is second to none and has always demonstrates that.”
“Today as will celebrate your 70th birthday I join many well wishers all over the world to pray for you and ask God to make the remaining years you will spend to be more pleasant and to the glory of God,” he added.