Like Suzy Kassem says “Nothing exists without a purpose. Every experience you have in this lifetime was written for you grow into the light of what you were meant to become.” This is the description of impactful contributions of Otunba Omoniyi Omodara as he clocks 70 years.
Torrent of testimonies were poured in as Otunba Omoniyi Omodara (JP), an Illustrious son of Oba-Ile and Pioneer Commissioner for Transport in Ondo State rolled out the drums to celebrate his 70th birthday in a special way on Saturday, 29th of July, 2023.
The celebration started with Thanksgiving service at Cherubim and Seraphim, Itedo Olodumare, Oba-Ile, in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State
While delivering the birthday sermon, Bishop Wale Ayegbusi of the Flame of Fire World Outreach called on the celebrant to see all stages of his development from childhood to the present age as grace of God.
Ayegbus charged Omodara to continue to allow God to use him to raise more selfless and caring leaders like him.
At a grand reception held at GPM Event Centre, Oba-Ile where Prof. Olu Aderounmu was the Chairman described the celebrant (Otunba Omoniyi Omodara) as a humble and consummate politician who who spent his active and productive years to contribute to the development of Oba-Ile, Akure North LGA in no small measure.
Also speaking, former member, House of Representatives and Secretary to Ondo state government, Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde while tracing his political journey to Otunba Omodara political dynasty said, he will continue to attribute his political success to him saying he was the one who encouraged him to come from abroad to come and play politics.
While his biological children see him as a great motivator, loving, kind, cheerful and caring father, family members, political associates and neighbors described him as a compassionate, unassuming and God fearing man.
In his words, the first son of the celebrant, Mr. Omodara junior “I have learned a lot from our dad, being a public figure whenever he returns home he fulfills his roles as a father in all ramifications and we always feel at home with him.”
While speaking at the occasion, the celebrant, Otunba Omoniyi Omodara described his as epitome of grace and mercy of God stressing that he has been enjoying the peace of God in all ramifications.
He also used the medium to appreciate all those who came to celebrate with him from all works of life and prayed for journey mercies as they return to their various destinations.
Some of the dignitaries that graced the occasion including the former Governor of Ondo state, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, the Ogbolu of Itaogbolu, Oba Faborode, the Oloba of Oba-Ile, Oba Oluwadare Agunbiade, former state Chairman of PDP, Ebenezer Alabi, former Head of Service in Ondo State, Chief (Mrs) Kosemani Kolawole, Kabiyesi Dada Isanlade, the Olu ugele 1 and a host others.