Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde, former Ondo Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, and renowned lawyer Prof. Mike Ozekhome were among the dignitaries who paid tribute to Rev. Dr. Moses Aransiola and his wife, Pastor Funmilayo Aransiola, on their 70th birthday and 50 years in ministry.
Other prominent figures that attended the celebration include former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon; the Soun of Ogbomosho, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye; Ekiti Governor, Abiodun Oyebanji; traditional rulers, religious leaders, Pastor Adeleke Sanusi, Senior Continental Overseer for Europe and Chairman, RCCG Board in the United Kingdom, among others.
Makinde commended the Aransiola鈥檚 for their impactful ministry and prayed for their continued success.
He said: 鈥淚ts good to be here to celebrate the celebrant, I congratulate him and his wife. God will continue to enlarge their ministry and they will continue to make impact and set feet of the people on the right path.鈥
Makinde, who delved into politics at the event, said there was need to give youths more opportunities to participate in leadership and governance.
The Governor passionately called for national rebirth, urging Nigerians to move out of their comfort zones and work actively toward nation-building.
Makinde lamented the trend of perpetual transition from one crisis to another, noting that without sincere engagement from the citizenry in politics and governance, the cycle would continue.
Mimiko called for urgent restructuring of Nigeria, warning that the current political structure is a stumbling block to national progress.
Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), in his keynote address titled: 鈥淣igeria: From where comes our help?鈥 decried rampant insecurity, corruption and governance failures in the country.
He commended Makinde鈥檚 leadership, particularly his security interventions such as the establishment of the Amotekun Corps, which has contributed significantly to protecting lives and property in Oyo State.
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Highlights of the event was launching of four books authored by the celebrator and cutting of birthday cakes with the celebrant and his wife.
The Soun of Ogbomoso thanked everyone for celebrating Dr Aransiola and his wife, saying they deserve the honor owing to the milestone in the Ministry work.
Aransiola expressed gratitude to God and the people for celebrating him and wife, adding the occasion is a testament to God鈥檚 faithfulness in their lives and ministry.
The Chairman of the 70/70/50 programme and Resident Pastor, Chapel of Life of the Gethsemane Prayer Ministries International, Eleyele, Ibadan, Pastor Adebayo Owoseni described the occasion as a huge success, adding that the celebrants deserve the honor owing to their contributions to humanity and the body of Christ.