Adeleke’s Virtues Extol At Memorial Lecture
Political leaders have been enjoined to emulate the virtues of friendliness, tolerance, philanthropy as embedded in late Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke who transited to the great beyond a year ago.
Delivering the first memorial lecture of Senator Adeleke Mondayy, Prof. Michael Omolewa who spoke on the visionary ideals of the late Adeleke described him as a nationalist who devoted his life to serve humanity.
The lecture organized by Adeleke University, Ede, Osun state witnessed dignitaries from all facet of life including Political Associates, Traditional rulers, Religious Leaders, Family members and Friends .
Omolewa said that Adeleke was someone who never gave up on his dreams to serve despite the challenges in his political career.
“His life taught the world a lesson and his leadership style was an important lesson to leaders of all ages.
“He had solid foundation benefitted from an inheritance, the legacy of his father from whom he learnt lesson of success and fruitfulness.” Omolewa said.
The guest speaker said owing to the late Senator’s love and passion for Education, he was instrumental to the fast and smooth take-off of Federal Polytechnic Ede, after Gen. Ibrahim Babangida approved it.
The Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedotun Abolarin, , said Adeleke was someone who respect traditional institutions and promote youth empowerment during his life time .
He added that the deceased was a bridge builder whose contributions was unparalleled by most of his contemporaries and he added that the philanthropist would forever be remembered for his good works.
In his remarks, the Vice Chancellor, Adeleke University (Ede) , Prof. Samuel Alao, praised the guest speaker for a well detailed lecture on leadership ideals of the late Senator.
Alao, however, enjoined other leaders from the political sphere to emulate the leadership qualities of late Isiaka Adeleke.
