PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to High Chief Olayinka Fasuyi, the Asiwaju of Ijesaland, as he marks his 70th birthday on October 25, 2025.
In a Press Release by the State House on Thursday, and signed by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, President Tinubu lauded Chief Fasuyi as a distinguished management consultant whose expertise has benefited prominent multilateral institutions, including the World Bank and the African Development Bank, as well as various government departments.
The President specifically commended the Fasuyi’s profound impact on community development through his leadership roles in the Ijesa Community Development Assembly (ICDA) and the Ijesa Development Fund (IDF).
President Tinubu noted that these initiatives have been instrumental in reshaping the socio-economic and infrastructural fabric of Ijesaland.
“This milestone is not just a celebration of years lived, but of impact made, legacies established, and a life wholly dedicated to the service of God, community, and our dear country,” the President’s statement read.
He further described Chief Fasuyi, who is also the Founder and CEO of the Ibadan Business School, as a “great achiever” whose life’s work aligns with the nation’s aspirations for progress.
“At 70, you stand not only as the Asiwaju of Ijesaland but also as a great achiever whose ideas, vision, and accomplishments resonate with our national quest for progress,” President Tinubu stated; adding: “You embody the timeless truth that one person, armed with vision, faith, and courage, can transform the destiny of a people.”
The President expressed national and communal pride in Chief Fasuyi’s accomplishments, asserting that his legacy is secure.
“As your President, I salute you. Nigeria and Ijesaland are proud of you. Posterity will forever remember your name among the rare breed of men who lived not for themselves, but for the upliftment of others.”
Concluding his tribute, Tinubu offered prayers for Fasuyi’s continued well-being: “I pray that the Almighty God will continue to bless you with good health, greater wisdom, and renewed strength in the years ahead.”
