16th March 2025

I am sincerely grateful to my lovely wife, Adebimpe Olagunju and to all those who extended their warm wishes and heartfelt messages to me on the occasion of my birthday. Your kindness and thoughtful prayers have truly touched me.

I would like to express my profound appreciation to His Excellency, Governor Ademola Adeleke; the esteemed Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi; Rt Hon. Adewale Egbedun Honourable Speaker; the Secretary to the State Government, Hon Teslim Igbalaye; the Chief of Staff, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye; Chief (Mrs.) Yeye Dupe Adeleke Sanni; Osun State PDP Party Chairman, Hon Sunday Bisi; all the distinguished Senators, House of Representative members, Commissioners, 8th House of Assembly members of Osun State, Special Advisers, Political leaders, Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants as well as the Local Government Chairmen and Councilors. I also extend my gratitude to the dedicated Permanent Secretary, Mrs Taiwo Oladunjoye and the staff of the Osun State Ministry of Youth Affairs and the youth of Osun State for their unwavering support and goodwill.

Your messages of encouragement mean a great deal to me, and I remain committed to the progress and continued development of our beloved state under the leadership of Governor Ademola Adeleke. I trust that the Ministry of Youth Affairs will continue to grow and make significant strides in empowering the youth and providing opportunities for service and leadership.

As we look to the future, I pray that Osun State continues to thrive and that we all have ample reasons to celebrate our collective successes.

Once again, I extend my deepest thanks to all who shared this special moment with me. May we all continue to experience joy, growth, and prosperity.

 Hon. Olagunju Moshood Olalekan,

Osun State Commissioner for Youth Affairs