A Special Birthday Tribute By Wasiu Owolewa
“Knowing the best is not like doing the best, doing the best is not like knowing how to do it”- Unknown
One blunt fact about life is that, being kind-hearted is not what you learn but what you are gifted with.
At this juncture, I will like to take this illustrious son of Ado-Ekiti and current Special Adviser to FCT Minister of State, Barrister Kingsley Ade Ogunmiloyo whose birthday we are celebrating today as a typical example of a man that is naturally endowed by God to be kind-hearted.
Without mincing word, Barrister Kingsley Ade Ogunmiloyo has used his God’s given wealth, talent and position to better the life of many people around him.
He has been into this philanthropical act for a very long time which is widely attested to by all and sundry.
Within a short period that I have had an opportunity to move closer to him, there are some sterling qualities in him which has been revealed to me.
Barrister Kingsley is a unifying factor, making friends among different kinds of people irrespective of tribe, so calling him a bridge builder is not an understatement.
Just like his close friend, MHR. Fatoba, he is always willing to help the needy.
Another thing about him is that, he is very accommodating and free at heart to everyone. He mixes freely with everyone.
Barrister Kingsley Ade Ogunmiloyo is a blunt person. He doesn’t hide his feelings.
He will never hesitate to say the truth or speak out his mind on any issue no matter whose ox is gored. He is a straight forward person.
These sterling qualities endeared him to the hearts of many people. It has helped him more in having a firm grip of people at the grassroot. It is of no mistake calling him a grassrooter.
Barrister Kingsley Ade Ogunmiloyo as a politician, lawyer and business man has carved a niche for himself with his act of benevolence and also been able to record some laudable feats in life.
Some of the feats he has achieved in life over the years include;
1. Olu Omo of Ado Ekiti
2. First recipient of eminent awardee of Ado Ekiti by APU
3. Former National Legal Adviser of Christ School Worldwide
4. Current Chairman of 2980/85 Set of Christ School
5. Former Special Adviser to Director General of NDLEA
6. Former Special Assistant to The Executive Secretary of Petroleum Technology Development Fund
7. Legal Adviser PTDF
8. Special Adviser to FCT – State and Secretary of Advisory Committee
9. Non Executive Chairman of Organiser of Abuja International Marathon
With all these laudable feats one can say, he is highly favoured by God to succeed in life in face of many challenges.
It is on this premise that I am joining his numerous well wishers across the globe to celebrate him on this auspicious occasion of his birthday.
Sir, as you add another blessed year to your sojourn on earth today, I pray wish more joy and success in life.
Happy birthday to an eminent personality.
