The lawmaker representing Ibadan Southeast Constituency 1 at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Modiu Akande his contemporaries to celebrate the Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja on the occasion of his birthday.
Hon Akande described the former Deputy Governor as not just a political leader but political icon, a committed and dedicated leader who has contributed immensely to the development of Oyo State and Nigeria.
He noted that Arapaja who had served in various capacities as a local government, House of Representatives member, Deputy Governor, Southwest Zonal Chairman and National Deputy Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party, has paid his dues by empowering young ones to various leadership positions.
“Oyo State has been greatly blessed by your legislative and executive contributions toward the betterment of our dead state.
” You have proven that excellence is about serving the people who elected you.
“You are a great leader who have impacted positively on the lives of the people.
“Your virtues of hard work, selflessness and service have endeared you to the people.
” I pray that Almighty Allah will continue to bless you with good health and sufficient resources to continue to serve humanity. “