Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation has lauded Chief Ayo Adebanjo for his contributions to Afenifere and the development of Nigeria.
The organisation made the commendation when its executive arm paid a courtesy visit to the nonagenarian in his Lekki home in Lagos State.
A press release made available to journalists on Monday, stated that the visit took place on Sunday evening after the maiden meeting of the new Executive Committee of Afenifere.
The Secretary General of Afenifere, Agbaakin Ademola Folarin, who led the delegation, in his remark said, “We decided to pay a prominent leader of our organisation a courtesy visit to commend him for his leadership role in Afenifere and for his contributions to the development of Nigeria, going by his record as a patriot”.
Pa Adebanjo expressed joy in receiving the delegation and prayed for Afenifere, Yorubaland and Nigeria to continue to move forward.
Corroborating the Secretary General, the National Publicity Secretary of the body, Comrade Jare Ajayi, stated that the Executive Committee decided to pay the visit now as one of the ways to show those who have and are still contributing to the progress of Afenifere, to Yorubaland and Nigeria as a whole that their efforts are appreciated.
“Doing so from time to time is to encourage those concerned to do more. We decided to do this also as a way of encouraging others to emulate the elders who have done well and those who are still doing well”.
Ajayi added that it can be heart-lifting to know that people appreciate the contributions that one has made or is making. “That’s one of the reasons behind our visit”. He added.
Mrs. Adeola Azeez (nee Adebanjo) who ushered in the team stated that Adebanjo family “is very delighted to receive the delegation”.
Others in the delegation were Alagba Dare Babarinsa, Abagun Kole Omololu and Barrister Lanre Omisore. Mr. Emmanuel Adeoye was also on hand to welcome the visiting delegation.
