Ekiti State governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has held a thanksgiving service in commemoration of the 90th birthday celebration of his father, Pa Ezekiel Oyebanji. The event took place at the First Baptist Church, Ikogosi, Ekiti State last week. It was attended by the governor’s family, siblings and a few friends.
Many who thought Oyebanji would host an elaborate party were disappointed because the celebration was devoid of any formal invitation to anyone and without so much fanfare.
Giving reasons for the decision of the family to have a low-key celebration, the governor said it was in line with the family’s modest manner of doing things, coupled with the fact he, as the governor of the state, has to live by example.
Despite not inviting so many people, a few who heard about the thanksgiving service turned up to celebrate with the Oyebanjis. Paying glowing tribute to the celebrant, Governor Oyebanji described him as a man who places great value on honesty, integrity, humility, hard work and self-discipline. The virtues, according to him, have helped in shaping him to who he is today.
