Dayo Faduyile celebrates quadruple achievements.
He is a quintessential Medical expert – Deputy Gov, Aiyedatiwa.
– Steve Ovirih.
Ondo State Governor , Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has congratulated Prof. Francis Adedayo Faduyile , the former President , Nigeria Medical Association ( NMA) and Special Adviser on Health Matters to Ondo State Government, describing him as a quintenssental Medical expert of repute.
The remark of the State Governor was delivered on his behalf by the State Acting Governor , Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Thursday, the 7th April on the occasion of the 50th birthday celebration of Prof. Faduyile , which held at The NMA House, Alagbaka Akure, the Ondo State Capital.
The quadruple celebration featured : the appointment of Adedayo Francis Faduyile as a Professor of Pathology and Forensic Medicine; successful completion of an eventful tenure as President Nigeria Medical Association ( NMA) 2018/2020, appointment as a member of the Ondo State Executive Council ( State Exco) and a golden jubilee celebration with a book launch.
While saluting Faduyile at 50, His Excellency, the Ondo State Governor noted that the celebrant is a glowing pride of Ondo State and a child of worthy parentage who has allowed his royal background to rub off on his growth and stride as well as his endeavours.
The Acting Governor who delivered the State Governor’s Goodwill message at the event charged Faduyile to continue to sustain all the commendable qualities that stood him out these past five decades .
Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa who led the state Exco to the NMA banquet hall, venue of the event, added color to the celebration as he led birthday lyrics to serenade the atmosphere and appreciate Dayo Faduyile whom he thanked God for , for making it possible to celebrate his golden jubilee in good health.
Earlier in his remark, the Chairman of the occasion , Senator Dr. Chris Nigige , Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment, who was represented by Ondo State Commissioner of Finance, Mr. Wale Akinterinwa , had thanked God for the special grace the celebrant had enjoyed , noting that Faduyile’s youthful zeal and concern for the healthy well-being of Nigeria came to the fore during the Corona virus era, a very challenging period for Nigeria and the world, adding that in that year, you would think Dayo Faduyile multiplied himself as he was almost everywhere at the same time on air giving analysis, media interviews, press conferences and all that.
While speaking on behalf of Dr. Chris Ngige, Mr. Wale Akinterinwa who congratulated the celebrant said he is a blessing to the people of Ikale, his home stead, the good people of Ondo State and Nigeria. ” I am not surprised that Gov. Akeredolu appointed Dayo into his cabinet because the Governor is passionate about Ondo State so he looked for young people with experience and exposure , people whose antecedent indicated that they have the requisite capability and the Governor on this basis picked Dayo Faduyile , a household name in NMA and in medical practise. I bless God for today, I bless God for your life and I also congratulate your parents who are alive and are here to witness this nice and wonderful. development, ” Akinterinwa said.
Unveiling the Biography of Prince Prof. Dayo Faduyile ( PPDF) in a book titled ” Dayo Faduyile, the quintessential physician,” written by Daisi Adetarami, Mr. Akinterinwa said , ” I am asked to chair the event of a noble character and I am proud and happy to do so. Dayo Faduyile is a man of impeccable character , a young leader with courage and integrity. He is a man of many parts , yet successful in all. On this occasion of his 50th birthday, and as he celebrates the end of his tenure as NMA President and his appointment by Gov. Akeredolu, we are all going to launch his book. I implore you all to launch this biographical masterpiece generously. ”
The book was reviewed by Martins Oloja, MD, Guardian Titles , who was represented by the Ondo State Bureau Chief, Mr. Seun Akingboye.
The Chief Launcher, Dr. Kayode Akinlade who
launched the book with a whooping half a million naira noted that he and Prof. Faduyile belong in the same caucus of the NMA and Faduyile stands out as a progressive minded , dependable and reliable personality. ” I can tell you I have known the celebrant for long and he remains a very progressive NMA firebrand and a champion of a good cause at all times, ” Dr. Akinlade noted.
Eminent members of the public across Nigeria who attended the event including NMA chapters across Nigeria contributed to the launch of the book.
Among the major highlight of the event was the cutting of the 50th birthday cake of Prof. Dayo Faduyile and the dance with the celebrant as Omo’ba Sir Demola Suzzy (SDS) was on ground to excite both celebrant and guests with danceable lyrics.
And of course the best of Faduyile’s dancing steps showed on stage as he danced to appreciate God’s faithfulness in his life at 50.
Speaking with Thepolity. net on the sideline of the event, Chief Mrs. Babarinde, aunt of the celebrant said the birthday boy is an iconic fellow whose can ‘do spirit’ came to the for early in life, adding that everything said about Dayo Faduyile is a true reflection of what the celebrant stands for. Mrs. Babarinde advised Faduyile to continue with all the good qualities that had stand him out all these past five decades.
His friend of forty years and National Chairman of College of Education Academic Staff Union ( COEASU) , Dr. Smart Olugbeko has this to say, ” Dayo is a very principled gentle man; a brilliant young man and a well focused Nigerian , a quite intelligent fellow who has a unique understanding of the best standard and always works towards it. I am glad celebrating him today and I am believing God for him that his time will come full circle in the scheme of governance in this country.”
A professional colleague and Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacology and Paediatrics , Dr. Kazeem Adeola Oshikoya , who also doubles as the Chief Medical Director , Brentwood Medical Center, Ikorodu, described Prof. Faduyile as a consummate Academic, profound medical expert , a reliable Comrade leader and a fantastic politician. While congratulating him , Dr. Oshikoya prayed God to make him see many more prosperous years in good health.
Dignitaries at the event include the celebrant’s parents Abodi of Ikale His Imperial Majesty, Oba George Babatunde Faduyile and his wife , Olori Grace Olabode Faduyile, Ondo State Deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who represented the State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, Commissioner of Finance, Mr. Wale Akinterinwa, Commissioner for Education , Science and Technology, Pastor Femi Agaggu, Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Sir Charles Titiloye, Commissioner for Regional Integration , Mrs. Bamidele Olateju, Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Mrs. Osedahun, Mrs. Lola Fagbemi, Director General Project Monitoring , Mr. Leke Akeredolu, Mr. Boye Oyewumi, The Oniju of IJu Odo , Oba Festus Olumoyegun, Dr. Kayode Akinlade, Chief Mrs. Babarinde, Dr. Smart Olugbeko, Prince Engr and Dr. Mrs. Dokun Faduyile, Dr. Kazeem Oshikoya, Prince Adetefa ( DG, PDF), DR. Gbelela, NMA Representatives from the south west states, and others.
