Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, the wife of the Ekiti state Governor is today 8th of November 2024 celebrating her third birthday in the Government house.
Long before the media attention following the inauguration of her husband, Mr. Abiodun Oyebanji, as helmsman of Ekiti State, she was a senior lecturer at the Department of Education Management at the University of Ibadan.
She is celebrating her 54th birthday and her husband took to X(Twitter) to celebrate her.
The Ekiti state Governor wrote on Twitter:
Today is another beautiful day to celebrate my darling wife, Olayemi.
Your heart of gold reminds me daily that you are a star, specially made by God the father.
You are a virtuous woman and a mother indeed
No diamond, gold or silver is as precious as you
You are a priceless gift- a rare gem for which I am forever grateful
May all your wishes be fulfilled by the Almighty God, our father!
May you continue to grow and glow in grace and joy.
May the good lord bless your new age. Many Happy Returns.
BAO.
How BAO and wife met
Dr. Oyebanji’s career trajectory has always revolved around the classroom as a teacher. Reflecting on this new status, she couldn’t have imagined at the beginning of her marital journey to Governor Oyebanji that he would one day seek elective post.
The past political unrest in Ondo in the 1983 elections that claimed lives and property still sends shivers down her spine. As a result of this, the then young Olayemi resolved not to ever be emotional about political activities.
“It didn’t even cross my mind at the beginning that my husband, Governor Abiodun Oyebanji, would one day contemplate seeking an elective position. Growing up, I had an indifferent view about politics, perhaps because I was already aware of what happened around me during the 1983 crisis in the old Ondo State. Don’t forget that Ekiti was at the beginning part of Ondo State. The fallout from that singular crisis created fear in many children of our generation in this part of the world and I tried as much as possible not to be attracted to politics. It will also interest you that unconsciously, one of the first questions I asked my husband when we were dating was whether he would one day go into politics. His answer was diplomatic but I followed it up by boxing him into a corner to promise me he would not go into politics. Apart from the experience of 1983, the fact that my husband had his first and second degree in Political Science also spurred my curiosity,”Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji: Honoring Uncommon Jewel of Inestimable Value on Birthday Celebration
Today, i celebrate Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, adorable Wife of Executive Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji. Virtuous Woman of High Esteem Indeed.
Mrs Olayemi Oyebanji’s passion for humanitarian work is deeply rooted in her desire to build a brighter future for Children and Ekiti community complementing her Husband efforts is second to none. Her contributions over the years have impacted countless lives for Humanity Development.
Thank you, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, for your endless dedication, generosity, and love for our People. May your efforts inspire others to give back and invest in our future. May the good God continue to double your sphere of influence leading to Stardom. Amiable Academician, Beautiful Jewel of Inestimable Value and Responsible Mother whose dispositions to People’s Growth is never in Doubt. Your Future is Graciously Blessed Ma likewise your Husband and Family.
Oluwasegun Aina, Special Assistant on Social Media to Governor Oyebanji writes from Ifaki-Ekiti.
