The Executive Chairman, Ijebu Ode Local Government, Alhaji Babatunde Emilola GAZAL today  add another year to his age. 

The council Boss couldn't hold is joy while thanking the organizers of the surprised birthday bash. " I am elated for the honour bestowed on me, although I was not informed about any program today, uptill this morning some of you people here has called me, asking to meet me in office not knowing you have planned all these" 

" I usually love to mark my birthday in low-key with few people around me" said chairman Gazal.

He further appreciates all the party leaders in attendance, particularly the management team and political aids for putting up the birthday bash.

In the same vein, Hon. Dare Alebiosu, Vice Chairman, Ijebu Ode Local Government also felicitate with the council Boss on the occasion of his birthday. He prayed for many prosperous years ahead.

Furthermore, the Leader of the Legislative House, Hon. Adesola Saula Ogundare on behalf of other councillors thanked the organisers for the love, He prayed for God's guidance in discharge of the executive duties by the Chairman in Ijebu Ode Lg.

Earlier, Alhaji Oredipe Mustapha, Chief Missioner of Ansaru-deen, Ijebu Ode offered a prayer of thanks to Allah, He therefore wish the council Boss a successful tenure in office.

Giving the testimony of good character, Mr. Dapo Banjo, Head of Local Government Administration, Ijebu Ode Lg has score the the celebrant high in discharge of duty as the executive head of the council among the sisters Local Government in Ogun State. He therefore wish him more fruitful years ahead in pursuit of higher office politically.

Similarly, Dr.Salisu, Alhaji Oduwole recount the effort of the Council Boss in making Ijebu Ode a local government to recon with in the committee of LGs in the state .

Dignitaries present at the program were, Department Police Officer, Igbeba and Obalende Divisions, CSP. Musiliu Isola Doga  and CP. Murphy, Alhaja Sikiratu Gazal, elder sister to the Chairman, Ijebu Ode Lg, Hon. Shuaib Ladejobi, Executive Chairman, Odogbolu Local Government, Mrs. Balogun Olabisi, Special Adviser to the chairman, Ijebu Ode Lg among others.