DR. OLUWATOYIN MADEIN APPRECIATES SUPPORT FOR 61ST BIRTHDAY, BOOK PRESENTATION AND FOUNDATION LAUNCH

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DR. OLUWATOYIN MADEIN APPRECIATES SUPPORT FOR 61ST BIRTHDAY, BOOK PRESENTATION AND FOUNDATION LAUNCH

Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein has expressed profound appreciation to Almighty God and to all dignitaries, guests, organisations, friends and well-wishers who contributed to the success of the three-in-one event held to commemorate her 61st birthday celebration, book presentation and foundation launch.

In a statement released on Sunday, Dr. Madein thanked everyone for their presence, goodwill, prayers and support before, during and after the memorable occasion.

She particularly expressed deep gratitude to her husband, Engr. Adeleke Olusina Madein, and her children for their unwavering love, encouragement and support.

Dr. Madein also appreciated the presence and support of several distinguished personalities including the Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun; the Balogun and Babaoba of Iperu and Odole Oodua of the Source, Sir Kesington Adebutu, GCON, represented by the Balogun of Ode Remo, and Aare Gbo Gbo Gbo of Remoland, Aare Kola Oyefeso; the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland and Royal Father of the Day, Alayeluwa Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, CFR (Torungbuwa II) represented Dr. Solomon Kayode Onafowokan, Chairman Coleman Wires and Cables; and former Governor of Ogun State and Father of the Day, Aremo Olusegun Osoba.

She also acknowledged the contributions and goodwill of Dr. Oluremi Aribisala, pioneer Director-General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council; Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and Book Reviewer; Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, represented by Dr. Funke Adepoju, Director-General of the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON); the Honourable Minister for Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, represented by Mrs. Ola Erinfolami; Senator Engr. Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District; Hon. Dr. Adesola Ayoola-Elegbeji, Member representing Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency; and Hon. Jamiu Asimi, Executive Chairman, Ikenne Local Government; as well as former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, represented by Hon. Mikky Kazeem; former Deputy Governor, Ogun State, Chief Mrs. Yetunde Onanuga; Olori Oluwakemi Adetona (Olori Awujale, Oba Dr. Sikiru Kayode Adetona); Prelate of the Methodist Church, Nigeria, Dr. Oliver Ali Abah; Archbishop of Abuja Archdiocese, Dr. Michael Olusegun Akinwale; and members of the Methodist Church, Nigeria.

She further expressed appreciation to the Iperu Regency Council, led by High Chief Rotimi Odutona, Lisa of Iperu; our revered royal fathers including the Ebi of Idena, Iperu, Oba Lukman Oluwadamilare Adebambo Salami (Sebu II); Akufon of Idarika, Iperu, Oba Sir Olugbenga J. Shomade (Igundaniyan III); Onimeji of Imeji, Iperu, Oba Babatunde Kayode Olayebo Oremule-Soda (Gbadewolu I); Alagbehinsha of Agbehinsha, Iperu, Oba Isiaka Adekanmi Ogunnaike (Odumowu I); Aregun of Iregun, Iperu, Oba Abraham Adedoyin Ogunfowora (Orijajogun I), and Onipara of Ipara, Oba Taiwo Taiwo (Amororo II).

Dr. Madein recognized and appreciated the presence of Presidents of professional bodies: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, International Association of Strategy Professionals of Nigeria. She acknowledged the presence of professional colleagues like former Accountant-General of the Federation, Dr. J. K. Naiyeju, Hadjia Rakiya Yussuf, a Director at the Central Bank of Nigeria, and Chairperson of Professional Women Accountants of Nigeria, and other Directors (serving and retired) from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation.

Equally appreciated were Senator Abdulaziz Yari, former Governor of Zamfara State, represented by Hon. Abdulmalik Zannan, MHR; Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Chairman, Nigeria Revenue Service; Hon. Akin Oyebode, Chairman, Forum of Commissioners of Finance; Alhaji Ahmadu Saleh, the Makama of Lokoja; and Engr. Deji Ashiru, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Ogun Oshun River Basin Development Authority.

She acknowledged the presence of Alumni of her Alma Maters: Walden University, Ogun State University, OSU MBA 2004 Set, Ogun State Polytechnic Accountancy 83/88 Set, National President of Christ Apostolic Grammar School Old Students Association (CAGSOSA), Mr. Temitope Armstrong Akintunde, CAGSOSA 76/81 Set, The Compatriots, and Ansar-Ud-Deen Primary School, Iperu.

Dr. Madein also appreciated the support of several community organisations and associations including the Executive and BOT of Iperu Akesan Development Association, Iperu Indigenes Forum, Iperu Youth Development Association, Light Up Management Board, Iperu, Iperu Remo Education Trust Scheme Management Board, Iperu Remo Health Trust Scheme Management Board, Iperu Mini Stadium Committee, Akesan Day Planning Committee, Ojude Oba Iperu Planning Committee, Iperu Investment Group, Blessed Bomode Oku Society, Egbe Degbuyi Remo, United Iperu Consultative Forum, Iperu Area Community Development Council, the Remo Women of Excellence, Remo Growth and Development Foundation, and Remo Women Initiative.

Special commendation was also extended to the Planning Committee chaired by her twin sister, Dr. Joke Sofowora, an incredible woman, and a woman of faith, alongside her dedicated team, Prince Temitope Oyekan, Dr. Gbenga Badejo, Princess Adetoun Adetona-Daramola, and Mrs. Tolulope Soyege-Ajiboye.

She also appreciated the members of her families – Sanni Olowo Oloye, Senubi, Osho Akejo and Madein for their enthusiasm and support.

Dr. Madein equally thanked the various media organisations that provided coverage for the event, including OGTV, OGBC, Channels Television, City People, Remo TV, Remo City News, Remo City FM, Remo Voice Global, Eweso Online, African Majesty International, Sureness Radio, Ogun Arise, and several national print and online media platforms, such as Tribune, Punch, Telegraph, Independent, Salient Times, Issues Magazine, Info Palava, The New Dawn, News Continental, 1st Culture, Eagles Foresight, BellaNaija, Olori Supergal, amongst others.

She also acknowledged the contributions of the event compères Babatunde Adeloye and Funmi Omoboriowo, as well as the artistes and entertainers, Tobi Davis, Welimarsax, Aikulola, DJ Coolzy, and Adeyinka Alaseyori, who added colour to the celebration.

Dr. Madein concluded by expressing heartfelt appreciation to Elder Futu Buraimoh, FCA, mni, Otunba Olakole Olatunji, the Asoju Oba of Iperu, the good people of Iperu Akesanland, especially her Media Consultant, Prince Temitope Oyekan, noting that their presence, prayers and support contributed immensely to the success of the event.

She prayed that Almighty God would bless all who contributed to the success of the occasion.

Temitope OYEKAN

Consultant on Media to Dr. Oluwatoyin MADEIN

15th March, 2026