Indeed, this well-deserved prestigious Award conferred on you did not come to me as a surprise, given your passion for academic excellence and commitment to intellectual development. The Award, which is a worthy recognition of your priceless, scholarly contribution to arts, literature and creative thinking, is truly timely, strategic and inspiring. Coming at a time when the pursuit and craze for vain, earthly possession seems to have pervaded the minds of most Nigerians; regardless of age, status and background, the Award, is a wake-up call to us, all, that the pursuit of intellectual success, education and hard work should be the propelling force for personal achievement and national development.
It is gratifying to note that, as one of your numerous mentees, in all your multi-dimensional engagement as a Lecturer, Administrator, Authour, Writer, Critic, Journalist, Columnist and Arts connoisseur, you have always exhibited the true and enviable virtues of an Okun Person. These time-tested and serially-proven attributes – hard work, sincerity, perseverance and dedication, coupled with your knack for excellence, dynamism and inventory disposition, have largely led to the numerous achievements and laurels you have garnered in all your professional calling and public service career.
With this Award, joining the exclusive list of past winners like Prof. Niyi Osundare, Prof. Femi Osofisan and Prof. Tanure Ojaide – your literary colleagues, you have not only brought honour, pride, dignity and hope to Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency and the Okun Nation, you have positioned and propelled our people, our heritage to national prominence and global attraction.
Sir, as the good people of Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency congratulate you on this momentous occasion, I wish you more fulfilling years ahead. I pray that Almighty God continues to grant you good health, wisdom, strength, peace and long life for continued service to Nigeria and humanity, Amen.
HON. YUSUF TAJUDEEN (TeeJay)
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