By: Temitope OYEKAN

The immediate past and first female Accountant-General of the Federation, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluwatoyin Sakirat MADEIN, has joined family members, friends, associates, and well-wishers around the world to celebrate the 90th birthday of renowned elder statesman and distinguished philanthropist, Sir (Dr.) Chief Kesington Adebukunola ADEBUTU, OON, CON, CFR, KJW, FISM, FGPS, FNIJ, FAmedS, the Balogun and Babaoba of Iperu Remo, Balogun of Remoland, and Odole Oodua of The Source.

In a message of felicitations to mark the milestone, Dr. MADEIN expressed profound joy and gratitude to God for the life of Chief ADEBUTU, describing him as “a loving father, reputable philanthropist, and elder statesman whose life of generosity and service has touched countless lives.”

She lauded the celebrant’s enduring legacy of selflessness and his deep commitment to communal development, noting that his “footprints of compassion and service will forever remain a source of pride and inspiration, even to unborn generations.”

Dr. MADEIN prayed for continued divine grace upon the nonagenarian, saying:

"On this auspicious occasion of your 90th birthday, it is my prayer that you will continue to wax stronger. May the Almighty God preserve you to celebrate many more years in sound health, peace of mind, and joy, in Jesus’ mighty name.”

She congratulated Sir ADEBUTU on a lifetime of remarkable impact and thanked him for being a beacon of hope and generosity to humanity.

It will be recalled that Sir. ADEBUTU in recognition of MADEIN's outstanding civil service career spanning over three decades and in celebration of her brilliant and successful tenure as the Accountant General of the Federation, hosted her to a luncheon at his Ikoyi palatial residence in May this year.