The Executive Chairman of Ibadan Southeast local government, Hon Emmanuel Oluwole Alawode has joined other eminent personalities to extend his warm wishes to his leader and principal, His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde and his darling wife, Her Excellency, Olufunke Makinde on the graduation of their daughter, Tobi Makinde.
It will be recalled that Governor Seyi Makinde had on Tuesday posted his social media handles that his daughter Tobi Makinde graduated from Yale University on Monday.
A statement by Hon Alawode who is the Arole of Omituntun while congratulating the Governor’s daughter on the success achieved, described her as a pride to Oyo State and the entire Makinde’s family.
“I join other eminent personalities across the globe to congratulate and rejoice with my political leader, mentor and benefactor, His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde and his darling wife, Her Excellency, Mrs Olufunke Makinde on the graduation ceremony of their daughter, Tobi.
“Tobi’s graduation from one of the leading higher Institutions of learning in the world with a rich history is a testament to the value our leader highly revered leader, Governor Seyi Makinde placed on education.
“Your Excellency Sir, the success of your daughter is also a reflection of your immense contributions to the development of education in Oyo since your inauguration in 2019.
“The yearly budget of Oyo State always surpassed UNESCO standard, your free education policy has helped to reduce the number of out of school children in the state.”
“On behalf of my immediate family and the entire Omituntun political family, I congratulate our amiable Governor, his wife and daughter on this remarkable achievement.”