By Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti
The Association of Ekiti Hoteliers Association has lauded the appointment of one of it’s members Pastor Akin Abimbola as the SSA to the Governor’s office.
The President of the Association in Ekiti State High Chief Osaloni who spoke on behalf of all the Hoteliers in the state said the appointment of Akin Abimbola is a pointer to the fact that Governor Oyebanji is passionate about the development of the state.
According to High Chief Michael A. Osaloni, the Olotin of Ado Ekiti, “Pastor Akin is a well seasoned administrator and would serve as plus to the Government of the day”.
Pastor Akin who currently serves as the State Secretary of the Hoteliers Association Ekiti State chapter has served with Eko Hotel and suites and has pioneered numbers of Hotels in Ekiti State.
Pastor Akin Abimbola is a native of Erijiyan Ekiti in Ekiti west Local Government. Born to the family of Pastor & Deaconess Akinwole Abimbola about 50 years ago.
He is one of the notable leader in his ward in erijiyan and Ekiti West Local Government.
Fondly referred to as Pastor by his supporters, a product of the Grace of God, Pastor has despite overwhelming odds and very humble beginning, been able to build an enviable career that has taken him from Nigeria to other African countries, Europe and other parts of the World.
He rose to Senior Staff Positions with Le Meridian Hotel, now called EKO HOTELS & SUITES, in Lagos.
He initially worked with Sheraton Hotels & Suites in Lagos before he started his on Consultancy firm – Mister Heybee Hotel Services, he has a reputation built on character, passion and integrity.
He is presently the Head of Camp & Hospitality, GOFAMINT, worldwide. And the Director of GOFAMINT JUBILEE GUEST HOUSE.
“Abimbola is passionate about youth empowerment. He has helped many young people with employment. life skills. knowledge and the capital that they need to start their business.
He is a selfless, kind, humble and accessible individual who is always willing to help in whatever capacity he can. He is a mentor to many.”
According to the Hoteliers Association, having a man like Abimbola in the fold is a huge blessing and will definitely justify the truth reposed in him by the Governor.
High Chief Osaloni was of the opinion that the yearnings of the Government of the day to ensure excellence in all ramifications will surely yield positive results by appointing round pegs into round holes.
“We want to use this opportunity to thank Governor Oyebanji for deeming it fit to appoint one of our very best into his government, it shows he is truly the Governor of the people” he concluded.