By Aderemi Bamgbose
The Araba Youth Vanguard (AYV) has felicitated with Ondo State born business mogul and politician, Dr Jimoh Ibrahim (OFR) as he celebrates his 55th birthday anniversary on Thursday.
Mr Abayomi Adesanya, Convener of AYV in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Okitipupa, described Ibrahim as a rare gem and a blessing to Ikaleland and Ondo State at large.
Adesanya, who was also the immediate past Caretaker Chairman, Okitipupa Local Government Area (LGA), said the business mogul was versatile in education, business and politics.
The AYV convener said the likes of Ibrahim was needed to unlock the resources and potentials of the state, for the state to be placed on global map.
“He is an illustrious son of Ikaleland and Ondo State at large. A leader worthy of emulation especially to youths, because he started from a humble background to a world class person.
“He is a rear gem, well grounded in education, business and politics; his likes are needed to unlock the resources and potentials of the state to put it on world map.
“As he clocks 55 years today, I wish him long life and prosperity in good health, wealth and peace of mind, to make more impact on humanity,” Adesanya said.
NAN reports that Ibrahim, who established University of Fortunes under construction in Igbotako, was born on Feb. 24, 1967 in Igbotako, Okitipupa LGA. (NAN)(www.nanews.ng)