Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has felicitated the leader of the pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, on his 99th birthday.
Makinde who hailed Fasoranti for his contributions to the emancipation of the Yoruba people and the progress of Nigeria, prayed to God to grant his age-long desires for the Yorubas and Nigeria as a whole.
According to Makinde, Pa Fasoranti has for decades continued to stand tall as a leader, role model and a father which deserves to be celebrated.
“On behalf of the Government and the good people of Oyo State, I felicitate Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, leader of the pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation, Afenifere, on the occasion of his 99th birthday.
“Baba, we celebrate your exemplary life of service to the Yoruba ethnic group and your immense contributions to nation-building over the years.
“As you clock 99, it is our prayer that God grants all your heart desires on Yoruba emancipation and the continued progress and well-being of the South-West and Nigeria as a whole. Happy Birthday, Sir,” Makinde said.