Nigerians felicitated with renowned journalist and publisher, Mayowa Abiodun Akinpelu, popularly known as Mayor Akinpelu, on his 60th birthday.
President Muhammadu Buhari in a congratulatory message by his spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Saturday, "maintained that Akinpelu’s reporting and editing skills had truly created awareness and stirred public interest on topical issues and personalities.
The president prayed that the almighty God would grant Akinpelu longer life, good health and greater strides in his chosen profession.
" Mayor, loves the luxury of life; wonders on wheel, fashionable clothes, designer wrist watches and of course good shoes. One other thing you can miss out, is his unique perfume that announces the presence of Mayor at any given time." ~~ Kunle Rasheed
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, In a congratulatory message on Saturday by his Media Office, signed by Tunde Rahman: “Mayor Akinpelu is on record to have come into journalism by coincidence, when, as a prison official at Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison, he came in contact with two prominent journalists. He later went on to make a tremendous success of the profession.
“Akinpelu quickly set himself apart for his rigour, unique style and exquisite taste. He was one of those who pioneered celebrity journalism in the country.
“And as a social commentator, he has helped the course of good governance and positively impacted public issues and policies.
“With his rich political pedigree, Akinpelu is himself a progressive politician and a collaborator who brings in tremendous value.
“As he joins the Sexagenarian Club, I pray that Almighty Allah grant him many more years, robust health and the required energy to continue to contribute positively towards the advancement of good governance and equitable society.”
Blog With Fury wishes him long life in his future endavours.
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