APC, Oyebanji celebrate Ekiti First Lady on birthday
by Moronfolu Adeyemi · The Eagle OnlineEkiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have celebrated the First Lady, Prof. Olayemi Oyebanji, on her birthday, praising her contributions to education, women’s empowerment and community development.
The governor expressed his appreciation for his wife’s love, support and companionship in a birthday tribute made available by his Chief Press Secretary, Olayinka Oyebode, in Ado Ekiti on Sunday.
Describing her as a shining light in his life, Oyebanji poured out his affection in a heartfelt message.
“My love, Olayemi, today is all about you, a special day for the most special soul – so beautiful and true.
“I admire the strength that lives within you, the kindness that resides in your heart and your unwavering faith that makes my spirit whole.
“Thank you, Olayemi, for being who you are and for shining in my life like the brightest star that you are. For every little thing you do, seen and unseen; for the beautiful person you have always been, I say thank you.
“On this special day, I pray that God will bless you anew, open greater doors and make your dreams come true. May grace surround you wherever you go. May your joy overflow and your greatness grow.
“May the years ahead bring more beautiful memories; may your heart find peace in all that life brings. And may I have the privilege, as the years go by, to keep making you smile.”
The Ekiti State chapter of the APC also congratulated the governor’s wife, describing her as “a woman of grace, scholarship, compassion and uncommon humility.”
In a statement issued on Sunday by its Publicity Secretary, Segun Dipe, titled ‘Happy birthday to our Baoress, Prof. Olayemi Oyebanji’, the party praised her contributions to the state and her commitment to public service.
“Your Excellency, on this special day of your birthday anniversary, we do not just celebrate the gift of another year. We celebrate the gift of you to Ekiti State, to Nigeria, and to humanity.
“You came to the Government House not as a stranger to service, but as a teacher who had already spent over two decades in the classroom, shaping minds at Ekiti State University and at the University of Ibadan.”
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The party also highlighted the First Lady’s interventions through her various initiatives, including the Widows, Aged, Orphans and Homeless Hope project, which it said had provided support to vulnerable people.
It also commended her Girls for Safer Space Fellowship for promoting confidence and safety among female students in tertiary institutions, as well as the Back-to-School Project, through which more than 10,000 Ekiti children had received school bags, books and other learning materials.
In October 2026, the Ekiti APC and the State Universal Basic Education Board had also congratulated Olayemi Oyebanji following her elevation to the rank of professor by the University of Ibadan.
The party described the academic achievement as a source of pride for the state, stating that her “ascension to the peak of her academic career is not just a personal milestone, but a collective pride for Ekiti State.”
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