Babalola listed the qualities in a three-page statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti.
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Nonetheless rolling out the drums and popping champagne in celebration of 25 years of the creation of the state by the current Executive Governor, Dr. John Olukayode Fayemi administration cannot be said to be a mere jamboree nor a misplaced priority. Ordinarily, age 25 has come to be recognised universally as a landmark epoch in the life of individuals, institutions, organisations, states or nations.
The duo made the submission in Ado Ekiti on Friday at a dinner organised in honour of members of the Alumni Association of the 3rd Regular Course of the Nigeria Defence Academy, led by former Senate President David Mark.
The nonagenarian said this in a goodwill message at the foundation-laying ceremony of the “NBA House” located along NTA Road in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital.
Babalola disclosed this in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday during the laying of the foundation for the ABUAD Industrial Research Park.
Chief Babalola made the call on Tuesday while delivering the keynote address at the 32nd Conference of the Association of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, hosted by the Kwara State University, Malete.
A statement from the office of the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor quoted Fayose as saying it was unfortunate efforts by some people to move Yorubaland forward were being thwarted by some people within the race.
They made this view known at the Yoruba summit held in Ibadan, Oyo State on Thursday
The Summit is being organised by the State’s Ministry of Justice, with the theme: “Contemporary Trends: Catalysts for Justice Sector Reform in Lagos State.”
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo made the declaration in an address delivered at the 7th Founders Day and 4th convocation Ceremony of Afe Babalola University of Ado Ekiti