The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has attributed his approach to leadership to the virtues of humility, contentment, and love that his late mother instilled in him.
Governor Oyebanji said that her emphasis on simplicity and service has been a major influence in his life and career.
He disclosed this on Friday at Ikogosi Ekiti while commissioning an ultra-modern multipurpose hall donated to the First Baptist Church, Ikogosi by the Abiyamo Esther Oyebanji Foundation, a foundation in memory of the Governor’s mother.
He said the lessons learned at home have guided his approach to governance, helping him maintain perspective and empathy in his service to humanity.
According to him, his late mother was an example of true motherhood who used all she had to assist the less privileged and trained her children the right way to success.
While calling on parents to inculcate the virtues of honesty, love and empathy in their children, the Governor charged the Church and the community to make the best use of the hall as well as cultivate good maintenance culture towards ensuring the durability of the facility.
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He assured the community that more development projects would be executed within the town and other towns in the state, calling for a more united front in achieving collective growth and shared prosperity.
Oyebanji said: “We are here today to give glory to God and celebrate our late Mother who lived for us.
“Mummy is no more.
“The greatest legacy to her is what we are doing today.
“Walking the talk.
“The way she brought us up in humility, contentment, and in love for everybody around us.
“We were brought up to show love to everybody, to respect people, fear God and serve him.
“So I am happy today that between myself and my siblings, we are able to bring this together in her memory.”
Also speaking at the event, the wife of the Governor, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, who described the late Esther Abosede Oyebanji as a disciplinarian and philanthropist, said the Oyebanji’s leadership attributes of empathy and love for the people as well as commitment to just causes were product of his upbringing, adding that they have been part of him long before he embraced public service.
Other dignitaries and community leaders at the event included the regent of Ikogosi Ekiti, Princess Omobola Adepoju; President of the Ekiti Baptist Convention, Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Aribasoye; Prof. M. Ojo and Dr. A Temiola eulogised the late matriarch of the Oyebanji dynasty and commended the initiative of the children at immortalising her.
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