- By Demola Atobaba, Ado-Ekiti
Three scores and ten was the age prescribed by the scripture for every living being born of a woman to live. But for every rule there is an exception. This is the reality of some who are exceptionally favoured to cross the borderline even though not without its attendant inescapable harrowing challenges of ageing.
It is undoubtedly a settled matter that Prince Bayo Adeniran, the ‘birthday celebrant is among the lucky few divinely favoured to live to a row age of 80 and still counting. It is Lord’s doing in a country where life expectancy is at the lowest ebb, hovering around 45 to 47 years!
Prince Adeniran, has much reasons to thank God; most especially, for sparring his life to witness the elaborate ceremony of eight decades, a milestone age in robust health, peace of mind, soul and body, even as his children’s children now surround him at the table in his old age.
The crew of the editorial team of Topnews broadcast, in an encounter with the celebrant on Saturday, saw a man who is contented with life, unassuming, prayerful and bubbling with good health and like a distant runner, he was not in a hurry to quite the stage. He remains a reporter’s delight as he responds to questions with tact and incredible sharp memory, remembering names and events with clinical accuracy.
His hard to believe humble beginning in the rustic Okemesi community was an experience that the present crop of unfortunate generations that success in life could only be achieved through hard work, perseverance, focus and determination. These attributes, which propelled Prince Adeniran’s life, appeared to be lacking in today’s world as the craze to get to the top by cutting corners seem to be the order of the day among youths.
The grace of God has also bestowed upon the celebrant the rare privilege of living to see his children doing wonderfully well in their chosen careers in his life time as they are all living up to the billing of a humble thoroughbred homegrown sons and daughters of a school teacher.
If not God in action, the 80th birthday celebration could have been impossible as feelers from the family were not favourably disposed months ago which made the celebrant preferring a low key shindig, but thanks to the Almighty God for the success story!
This gesture is nothing but the hallmark of humility which the entire Adeniran’s family has always symbolized and exhibited.
Our crew was in attendance to celebrate him on this special day. Prince Bayo Adeniran, in fulfillment of our core mandate to honour all Ekiti sons and daughters, deserving the honour, those who had lived exemplary life worthy of emulation such as this great man.
Truly, it was a monumental display of glamour blended with different fabrics, most especially the cherished aso òkè on Saturday the 6th December, 2025 when a Prince of Omirangunsin royal family of Okemesi-Ekiti in Ekiti West Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Prince Hon. Adebayo Adeniran celebrated his 80th birthday amidst pomp and pageantry.
The lucky retired School Principal and elder Stateman joined the league as he clocks 80.
The ceremony kicked off with the arrival of guests, followed by Praise and Worship Programme witnessing “who-is-who” in the society as the celebrant with his elegantly looking wife, Chief Monisola Olutayo Adeniran. She led the convoy, joined by the entourage headed straight amid heavy traffic to the venue, Anglican Event Hall, Petim Area, Adehun street, Ado-Ekiti.
The heavy traffic caused by well wishers, no doubt portrayed Prince Bayo Adeniran as a man loved by the people. On entering the venue, cameramen, including journalists, bombarded the celebrant and his family. As a reporter’s delight, Prince Adeniran did not disappoint them and even when his arrival was announced the MC, the hall was already jam- packed with dignitaries from within and outside the country.
Prince Adeniran was very impressed by the turn out of many great personalities who showed solidarity and as he prayed they too would be celebrated.
Probably, because the celebrant was from Omirangunsin Ruling House in Okemesi, the traditional drummers did not spare any effort to give their own befitting outing. With various types of drums and talking drums, it was a sight to behold and good sound to hear.
Dignitaries at the epoch event include: the Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Chief Christianah Monisade Afuye, the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr) . who was ably represented by his Olori Eyesorun Abosede Adejugbe, the Rt. Rev. Dr & Mrs Olusola Ajayi; Bishop Ekiti Diocese; Chairman Okemesi Ido-Ile LCDA, Hon. Chief Sunday Owolabi Ajibade, the Rt. Rev & Mrs Cornelius Adagbada, Bishop, Diocese of Ekiti West, Chairman of the occasion; Chief Sam Bolarinde OON; the Asiwaju of Okemesi-Ekiti, Chief Mrs Ronke Okusanya, APC chaietain; Chief Ilesanmi Ajibade, High Chief Olajide Awe; Special Adviser to Ekiti State Governor on Political Affairs, Elder Yemi Ibiloye (Alesese), Hon. Johnson Oyekola Bode-Adeoye, and Elder Yemi Alade; Chairman Afenifere Ilosiwaju Yoruba.
Others includes representatives of Fountain of Hope International, Okemesi Grammar School Old Students Association (OGSOSA), 42NG, Ekiti Parapo College Old Students Association (National), Okemesi Unity Sisters, MGHS Old Students, lfaki-Ekiti and ANCOPSS VETERANS.
Prince Adeniran and his spouse were quite excited as they moved from one table to another, greeting guests and acknowledging cheers from well-wishers.
It was indeed a great, memorable day of glory for this amiable Okemesi Prince. There were lots to eat and drink.
Our crew was in attendance to celebrate him on this day, Prince Bayo Adeniran in fulfillment of our core mandate to honour all Ekiti sons and daughters, deserving the honour, those who had lived exemplary life worthy of emulation such as this great man.
From the editorial team and the entire management of Topnews Multimedia Global Koncept, we wish the lucky Prince Bayo Adeniran happy 80th Birthday.
