Life begins at forty, so captured the title of American author Walter B. Pitkin’s self-help book in 1932.

Ambassador Romoke Ayinde, the Iyalaje Adinni of Oyo State, a philanthropist of repute has been living that life to the full in the past eleven years.

Thus when she marked her 51st Birthday in Ibadan on Tuesday; it was in grand style, with a gathering of who and who at Lead City Pavilion, Lead City University Ibadan.

Guests at the event included the Chief Imam of Oluyole Central Mosque and its environs, Alhaji Mudashiru Bada,  Alhaji Akeugbagold, Councils of Imam of Ibadan land, representatives of the Olubadan of Ibadan.

In a remark, Chief Imam of Ibadan land, Alhaji Abdulbakrri Agbotomokekere, said the occasion was a fitting expression of gratitude to God for the gift of life.

Chief Imam of Bodija, who is also a retired lecturer at the University of Ibadan, Professor Kamilu Olosho described the celebrant as a woman, who had a great passion for making a change in society.

Professor Kamilu noted that assisting the less privileged in society was what all well-meaning Nigerians should embrace.

A visibly elated Ambassador Romoke Ayinde, decked in vibrant attire, while expressing appreciation to God for notching 51 years, was full of gratitude to guests who took their time off to grace the occasion.

Lilian Ibomor

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