Olofinmoyin, Akintonde exhibited wisdom to rule Ogun state as military administrators, says Osoba

Former Ogun State Governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba has described former military administrators Commodore Kayode Olofinmoyin (rtd) and Col Daniel Akintonde as responsible military officers who exhibited wisdom while serving Ogun state.

Penpushing reports that, Osoba made this known on Wednesday while playing host to the duo, on courtesy call on him at his private residence in Lagos, recalling that inspite of military dictatorship which pervaded the country following crisis in the country, when they were in power, they exhibited the traits of responsible leaders known as ‘Omoluwab’ trait

The two term Governor emphasized that the duo never allowed power to enter their heads, thereby displayed the trait of through bred military professionals, who have the happiness of the governed at hearts

‘I am proud to say that you served with total dedication, so am proud to have been associated with you, and am not ashamed. I want to say this publicly, you are through bred military officers, you are not a failure, and you are a success’

Penpushing further reports that, Osoba while going memory lane said he recalled that, during his first term in office, when military took over, Akintonde took over from him, and played his role as responsible successor.

The veteran journalist equally recalled that, on his return to the office as civilian Governor, it was Olofinmoyin who handed over power to him, without any rancor, stressing that he was convinced that the two of them are complete professionals with bountiful wisdom

Penpushing also reports that, Osoba while appreciating the visit, pointed out that, such will contribute to fast healing of the operated knee, stressing that their coming was motivational and expressed appreciation to them.

The former military administrators in their separate remarks said the visit was to rejoice with Osoba, after a successful knee operation, praying that God will permanently perfect the healing, pointing out that he (Osoba) is a personality they hold in high esteem.

Penpushing reports that, the duo pointed out that , the success of the operation at such ripe age was an indication that, God loves him, and that his(Osoba) service to the nation is still much needed, appealing to him not to ignore challenges the country is passing through.

The guests pointed out that, administration of Osoba in Ogun State has remained   reference point, which subsequent governments cannot afford to ignore, adding that the records are there even years after leaving office.

Meanwhile, the former military administrators were accompanied by the founder of Penpushing media, Prince Dimeji Kayode- Adedeji on the visit to the renowned journalism icon, who is mentor to thousands of journalists across the globe

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