By Hakeem Alohunmata
Dear Prof. AbdulRasheed NaAllah
Today is another opportunity not only for me to celebrate you but to also celebrate the profound impact and a life-long investment you have made in my live. Your mentorship, leadership style, continuous guidance, and selfless service to humanity remain a beacon of hope and inspiration not only to me and the younger generations but also to the entire world.
You are a leader that leads by example, a mentor that shows the way, a disciplinarian and a role model that denies himself of certain luxury to show his followers the way of dignity, justice, morality and hard work. You are indeed a shinning example of what it means to leave a live of purpose and service.
Your vision, wisdom, and dedication have paved the way for me to grow, learn, and thrive. You have painstakingly chatted the path of greatness, hard work and strong determination for success for me to follow, and it is still the direction manual that I read everyday my life.
It is amazing to see how hard you strive, against all odds, to contribute to national development. It is amazing to see how you have successfully combined the tough demands of academic profession and leadership roles with family nuances, both nuclear and extended, without one affecting the other. It is incredibly amazing also to know how much joy you derived from relating, supporting and associating with old school mates, childhood friends and below the line acquaintances by coming down from the higher executive rung of the ladder to rally round them.
As I celebrate this special day in your life Sir, I’m reminded of the countless ways you’ve touched my heart and the hearts of so many others. Your legacy is a testament to the power of compassion, empathy, and kindness.
This is to wish you many more years of sound health, prosperity, and success! May this special day bring you joy, happiness, and all the things that bring you fulfillments.
With deepest gratitude and admiration, I say congratulations and happy birthday Sir.
May he live long Ameen. Happy birthday to a rear gem