The event attracted Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, former Speaker of the House of Represenatives, Mr. Dimeji Banjole the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; Editor-in-Chief of Newswatch, Mr. Ray Ekpu; the Alapomu of Apomuland, Oba Adenekan Afolabi; Alara Odaye of Ara Ife, Oba Adebisis Layede; President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Mr. Mustapha Isah; President, Nigeria Union of Journalist, NUJ, Mr. Chris Isiguzo; chairman NUJ, Lagos Council, Mr.
He said: “This is a double honour for the celebrant. Despite the fact he is a true son of the soil, he is simple in his approach and has a vast knowledge of happenings in this country. He is someone very dear to my heart because during my transition in life, he was there for me, he stood by me. Ekpu said: “I said to him, 60 speaks well on you and also doesn’t speak well on you, first because if you didn’t tell me, I would have said you are 50.
“I thank God for all that he has accomplished and more that he is going to accomplish. I also congratulate madam for standing behind him.”Also speaking, Managing Director of Leadership Newspaper, Mr. Ishiekwene, described Adefaye as the high priest of the media cabal. She said: “He is a hardworking man, a man that has taken Vanguard to a very high level, I have known him for many years, he is a man of honour and integrity.”In an emotional remark, the celebrant, Mr. Adefaye commended his wife, Vanguard Publisher and organisers for giving him a benefiting birthday.
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