Celebrating A Youthful Icon And Humane Political Son, Hon. Abdul-Akeem Olaifa On His Birthday

 Hon. Abdul-Akeem Olaifa, The incumbent  Sunren Ward 09 Councillor is indeed an epitome of steadfastness, embodiment of loyalty and, indeed, an exem­plary role model.

He exemplifies that youth can be a creative force, a dy­namic source of innovations, and they have undoubtedly, throughout history, participat­ed, contributed, and even cata­lyzed important changes in the political systems, power-shar­ing dynamics and economic opportunities.

His hands of fellowship, hands of assistance no matter how difficult, his readiness to go the extra mile to achieve result for others are the oth­er special characters that one cannot ignore about him and that is why he is being cele­brated today.

As a thorough bred young pol­itician with readiness to serve and, indeed, ability to learn and deliver under any condition of the environment, Abdul-Akeem has indeed distinguished himself.

He is one of those youths who show other youths that they don’t have to be politically active only through “political move­ments”; instead, they should engage with and in political parties. Young men and women are traditionally active political­ly in universities (when allowed) but very often disillusioned with political leadership and political institutions and excluded from policy development. As a result, polit­ical activism of youth is not organized according to formal groupings.

People under the age of 50 are rare­ly found in formal political leadership positions. But, he has remained active and relevant. The focus on youth, in terms of their engagement in the political arena, is a relatively new priority but extremely timely, partic­ularly in the light of recent events and democratic transitions and having someone like Abdul-Akeem Olaifa is indeed a role model for other youths.

I join the family, friends and political associates, to celebrate this promising icon on the occasion of his birthday ....

SIGNED 

Otunba Olawale Olorunsola Soyode FCA 

Sunren Republic, Ifo Local Government