Wife of the governor of Oyo State, Engr. Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde has expressed joy and gratitude to God for not just being alive to witness 50 years on earth but also for fulfilling her dreams in life.

Mrs. Makinde stated this while celebrating her 50th birthday with motherless babies at the Oluyole Cheshire Home, The Polytechnic Ibadan road, Ibadan, noting that she is grateful to God for being alive.

The first family in the state and well-wishers including family members, top government functionaries, political associates and other dignitaries had earlier converged on the St Peter’s Cathedral, Aremo, Ibadan, for a birthday thanksgiving service.

She used the opportunity to appreciate Governor Makinde, who she described as a loving husband and sweetheart, for being there for her always.

Mrs. Makinde maintained that the purpose of her choosing to celebrate the day at the motherless home was to bless the babies and give a token to appreciate God in her life.

The event featured cutting of birthday cake, presentation of consumables and other items to the home, while the home also reciprocated with the presentation of a birthday card to Her Excellency.

Speaking earlier at the thanksgiving service at the St Peter’s Cathedral, the Bishop of Ibadan Anglican Diocese, Most Reverend Joseph Akinfenwa, called on Christians to ponder on their past in order to maximise their future.

Bishop Akinfenwa admonished the celebrant to ponder on the 50 years she has spent on earth and prepare for the coming years.

He described Mrs. Makinde as a God-fearing and intelligent woman, who has been so supportive of her husband, adding that one asset a politician can be proud of is a loyal wife.

The church service featured programmes such as a special prayer for the governor’s family, the state, and the nation at large.

Dignitaries in attendance included a former governor of Oyo State and Osi Olubadan, Senator Rashidi Ladoja and his wife, Alhaja Mutiat ladoja, former Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Senator Monsurat Sunmonu, some members of the state executive council, political appointees and other well-wishers.

Iyabo Adebisi

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