The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Oyo South Senatorial District, Engr. Aderemi Oseni, has congratulated former Oyo State Deputy Governor, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, on his 68th birthday, describing his years in public office as a significant chapter in the political history of the state.
Oseni, in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Media Aide, Idowu Ayodele, acknowledged Arapaja’s contributions to public administration, legislative duties, governance and international diplomacy.
He said the birthday was an opportunity to reflect on a career that had taken the former deputy governor through different levels of public service and leadership.
“At 68, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja has every reason to look back with gratitude on a journey that has taken him through different responsibilities in public service. His experience in local government administration, the National Assembly, the Oyo State Government and international diplomacy speaks to a life shaped by service and public responsibility,” he said.
The federal lawmaker noted that the value of leadership should not be measured solely by the offices occupied but by the impact made on people’s lives and the institutions strengthened for the benefit of future generations.
He added that Oyo State needed the wisdom of experienced leaders, stronger institutions and a collective commitment to development beyond political affiliations.
“Public service is a responsibility, not a personal entitlement. The enduring worth of any leader lies not simply in the offices occupied but in the positive difference made in the lives of the people. Our state needs the wisdom of experience, the strength of institutions and a shared commitment to development beyond political affiliations,” he added.
Oseni, who represents Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and chairs the House Committee on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), wished Arapaja good health, renewed strength and many more years of fulfilment.
He also prayed that God would continue to grant the former deputy governor the wisdom and grace to contribute to the progress of Oyo State and Nigeria.
