Other dignitaries include; the Abepa Joga Orile, Oba Adeyemi Adekeye; Chief Jide Osinubi; the Oloris of Oba Adedapo; church leaders of Christian Faith Assembly Association of Bishops, Archbishop Professor M. A Fadeyi; Bishop Julius Akindele and Reverend Taiwo Olutade.
Speaking on behalf of the governor, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Honourable Jide Ojuko, described the music icon as a worthy ambassador of Ogun State and Nigeria at large, who has to remain a pride and role model to many with his philosophical music works.
“I am happy to celebrate with my father whose works has been a great influence in my life. We are grateful for your contribution to the development of our dear state, especially in Idogo town. Your impact is greatly appreciated and shall not be forgotten,” he added.
The Chief Commander as he fondly called by fans, seized the event to join the league of eminent personalities and people of Yewaland of Ogun State to clamour for the governorship position of the state, noting that the zone deserves the seat following its contribution towards the development of the state and Nigeria at large.
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While corroborating the effort of the state governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun and other personalities in the zone, Obey noted that it was ideal for Yewa to benefit greatly from Ogun State, adding, “We are hopeful and we trust God that this will come to reality, because I also feel the table should turn to Yewa considering its great towards the development of Ogun state since its creation.”
The music icon revealed that though he is Abeokuta-born, he was proud to adopt Idogo under Yewa Local Government, said that the adoption was part of his effort to keep his promise he made to his mother.
“Many people are aware of my story, but the reason I adopted Idogo in Yewa Local Government, was to keep my mother’s promise. She told me on several occasion not to forget Idogo. That she was put to shame in Lagos because of her barrenness for almost 20 years, but God covered her shame in Idogo. So, I should not for no reason forget Idogo town.
“So, I thank God for the grave to keep to her promise. This was where I was conceived. I was born in Lagos and brought back to Igodo. I grew up here, schooled here and the music that had become popular and widely accepted all over the world started from Idogo. So, I have every reason to celebrate,” he added.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Ilaro/Idogo Road after the music icon, the Chairman Yewa Local Government, Honourable Justin Edun said the reason behind the naming of the road after Obey was to honour and complement his efforts towards his contribution to the growth of his Idogo town and its environs.
“We are happy that this is happening in the lifetime of the great music icon. He is one of the eminent personalities from the town that has taught us the importance of giving back to one’s immediate community and humanity. We have seen his tremendous contributions in Idogo, Ogun. State and Nigeria at large. This is why we are honouring him with the road,” he said.
Olugbenle, who anchored the re-naming of the road and the commissioning of the Civil Defence Corp office, described Obey as an enigma and an exemplary music icon who has distinguished himself in all spheres of life, just as he appreciated his gesture towards the uplift of his source.
The traditional ruler of Idogo town, the Onidogo of Igodoland, Oba Saheed Olubiyi, said that he cannot express his gratitude enough to God and the celebrant for the steady development of Idogo town.
“On behalf of the people of Idogo, I sincerely thank Baba Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi for having Idogo at heart. We are, indeed, blessed in Idogo. Our father has not only celebrated his birthday in Idogo but has also constantly contributed his quota towards the development of Idogo and has in a unique way projected our town to the world. This is why we are happy to honour him today,” he said.
The performance of popular seven gospel artistes, including veteran gospel musician, Pastor Joseph Adelakun, popularly known as Ayewa; Evangelist, Bukola Akinade (aka Senwele Jesu; Esther Igbekele; Ayan Jesu; Aduke Gold; Dele Gold; Yinka Ayorinde and Decross Gospel Choir, thrilled dignitaries and fans at the event.
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