National Assembly South-West caucus has described the Afenifere Leader as the lawmakers celebrate him on the occasion of 100th birthday.
The caucus, comprising all federal lawmakers from the South-West zone, said Fasoranti’s expectations for “a truly recalibrated federal governance are gradually coming to fruition”.
Chairman of the caucus and Leader of the Senate, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, paid the tribute to the centenarian in a statement issued by his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs, yesterday, in Abuja.
While celebrating the Afenifere leader’s virtues, Bamidele noted that he was one of the last surviving disciples of the late sage, Obafemi Awolowo, and an embodiment of humility who fought valiantly for the birth of the Fourth Republic.
Evident in his impeccable records of public service, he wrote: “Baba Fasoranti perfectly embodies the Yoruba values of honour, integrity, leadership and selflessness.
“In the Second Republic for instance, he served without any dent in the Government of Pa Adekunle Ajasin to deliver greater goods for the people of old Ondo.
“He was also one of the loudest voices that fearlessly spoke against the reigns of dictators after the Second Republic.
“He also ceaselessly demanded the restoration of democratic rule in Nigeria, an effort that culminated in the birth of the Fourth Republic on May 29, 1999.
“Even after the restoration in 1999, Baba’s expectations for a greater, more peaceful and prosperous Nigeria have never quenched.
“Rather, he has been offering the much-needed guidance and mentorship to different leaders at national and sub-national levels.
“He has equally been a leading voice in the calls for an equitable, fair and just governance structure that will serve the interests of all”, he remarked.
Bamidele noted that all federal lawmakers from the South-West zone were conscious of Fasoranti’s expectations for “a truly recalibrated federation, peaceful at home, potent on the continent and resilient on the global stage.
“Not only us, the entire National Assembly is working to recraft the present federal governance structure to be more competitive, more efficient and more productive.
“We are glad to report that all these aspirations have started coming to fruition while Baba is still alive.”
He commended the centenarian for staying focused and committed to the cause of the country through thick and thin, championing the quest for a better, greater and more prosperous Nigeria.
“Attaining this age with sound mind and unfailing memory undoubtedly attests to God’s boundless favour and matchless mercy in the life of our widely-cherished leader”, the senate leader said. NAN
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