Abidakun Family Congratulates Hon. Sunday Ifedayo Abegunde (ABENA) on His 70th Birthday and Installation as the Asiwaju of Akure Land
With deep joy and heartfelt admiration, I, Hon. Tayo Abidakun (JAJA), on behalf of the entire Abidakun family, extend our warmest congratulations to our dearly beloved brother, Hon. Sunday Ifedayo Abegunde—fondly known to many as ABENA—on the celebration of his 70th birthday and his momentous installation as the Asiwaju of Akure Land.
This double celebration marks not only a significant milestone in your personal journey but also a noble recognition of your decades of service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the progress of our people. Your life has been a beacon of dedication, discipline, and excellence, and it is only fitting that such virtues be crowned with both longevity and a title of great honour and responsibility.
We are especially grateful to our revered monarch, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, CFR, the Deji and Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom, for bestowing upon Hon. Abegunde this dignified chieftaincy title. Your Majesty’s wisdom in choosing a man of vision and integrity as the Asiwaju reaffirms your profound commitment to the growth and unity of Akure land.
The title of Asiwaju, meaning “the one who leads the way,” is not lightly borne. It is a sacred trust, a symbol of leadership, and a call to serve with renewed vigor. We are confident that Hon. Abegunde, with his wealth of experience, humility, and love for Akure, will wear this crown of responsibility with grace and strength, inspiring generations of sons and daughters of the land.
As you begin this new chapter, dear brother, we offer prayers for divine wisdom, uncommon insight, and boundless energy. May your days be long and your leadership be fruitful. May your words unite, your actions build, and your legacy endure in the annals of Akure’s rich history.
From every corner of our family’s heart, we rejoice with you. We honour your life, celebrate your accomplishments, and support you in your new role. Today, we lift our voices in gratitude—for 70 impactful years and for the brighter future your leadership promises.
Congratulations once again, Asiwaju ABENA. Long may you live, and may Akure land flourish under your distinguished guidance.
Signed,
Hon. Tayo Abidakun, JAJA
For the family of Abidakuns