ENCOMIUMS AS DR. ABIODUN AYEKU BAGS HONOURARY MEMBERSHIP OF NIGERIA LEGION
The immediate past Chairman Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Ondo State branch, Dr. Abiodun Aiyeku has been decorated officially as the honourary Major by veteran of Nigerian Legion, Ondo State Command in recognition and appreciation of his numerous contributions towards the development of the state and humanity.
The event was held within the premises Legion Office at Alagbaka, Akure on November 18, 2022 as relevant stakeholders graced the occasion.
Dr. Abiodun Aiyeku and two others that used their professions and resources to serve humanity were decorated by the chairman of Legion in Ondo State, Col. Olu Apata and Obagberume of Igbodigo.
While speaking with journalists shortly after his decoration, Dr. Abiodun Aiyeku who was full of appreciation for the honour bestowed on him promised to continue to follow the path of honour.
In his words: “I am very happy to be part of what is going on here today. I render my sincere appreciation to the leadership of the Legion.
“Like I said the little thing I did to support the Legion and part of Barracks that was burnt when I was called upon for assistance fetched me this honour.
He pointed that people of the state and Nigeria should see opportunity to contribute the society as a service to God.
In the same way, he said there are many less privileged people in the society who should benefit from kind gestures of well meaning individuals in the society.
In his words: “This is a charge to all the well to do people in our society to use their resources to serve God and humanity.”
Also in his chat with journalists at the occasion, the Chairman of Nigerian Legion Ondo State Command, Col. Olu Apata retired, said the honour was in line with constitution of the organization to conferred honourary membership on well deserved individuals.
According to him: “The Constitution allows us to extend honourary membership to some distinguished men and ladies who had contributed in no small measure to the development of the country.
He pointed that the role of the honourary members is basically to promote the aims and objectives of legion particularly during the celebration of Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
Giving his royal blessing Obagberume of Igbodigo, thanked the leadership of the Legion for the honours done to the three of his children stressing that they are princes of Ikale land.
The event reached its climax as guests were entertained with assorted food and drinks before their departure.