Seventy years is a great landmark and a most memorable milestone in the annals of life. Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi is a man in an intimate encounter and relationship with his destiny.
At the age of 70, you have attained a significant milestone and it is a grand testament to a life lived well, that has touched so many and a life continually dedicated to humanity.
Some people chase their destiny even when it appears to be vanishing into the distance. Some others have their destiny rushing to meet them with a jolting collision while others enter into a firm handshake with their destiny very early in life and together move on to achieve grand success.
Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi met his destiny decades ago and wrapped it up into his essence and has never looked back while continuously forging ahead. Your life has been a true study of the art of intellectual navigation and entrepreneurship. It is a hybrid and vibrant combination of an academic mindset grounded in a business persona. And you made a success of both.
Since my interaction with you started in our formative years over 40 years ago, I have always been amazed at your deep intellect, industry, relentless pursuit of knowledge and loyalty to your friends and well-wishers.
Asiwaju Fasuyi is indeed a man of substance and character by every definition of those words. A study of your life’s trajectory reveals God’s mighty hand over a well ordained path for you as he guided you through the highs and lows of life with cause for thanksgiving at every step of the journey.
You laid your path well when you started from a humble position in Total Oil Company and navigating with determination and resilience to become the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of an internationally-recognised business empire.
Your records in the areas of business training, management and international consultancy are truly legendary.
As we gather to celebrate a remarkable life, a life filled with corporate success, community leadership, kindness, wisdom, dedication to humanity and service to God, we all have good cause to thank God for your life.
You are a towering pillar of support and strength for your most beloved Ijesa land where you have made unmatched and resounding achievements in all aspects of community development.
I also acknowledge your passion for your social environment and deep commitment to hobbies and social institutions you believe in. As we celebrate this special day, we wish you continued good health, happiness, and joy in the years ahead. May this next chapter be filled with peace, blessings, love, and all the wonderful things life has to offer. I have absolutely no doubt that turning 70 will bring you joy and boundless love.
Happy 70th birthday! May God bless you with many more years so that you can continue to spread your bright and positive energy everywhere. This age can also represent a transition into a new phase of life, potentially marking the end of one era and the beginning of another.
You have traveled all over the world but you haven’t yet explored space! With your relentless and resourceful spirit, perhaps, a journey to space and more fun adventures still await you.
Happy 70th Birthday!
With love and admiration,
Professor Soji Adejumo.
