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He was highly
instrument to the eventual location
of Ladoke Akintola University of
Technology in Ogbomoso. In the
national arena, the Asiwaju has
continued to be as relevant to the
growth and development of the
country as he was while in service.
In 1995, he was nominated as a
delegate to the Constitutional
Conference, the body that was
saddled with the responsibility of
fashioning out the constitutional
provisions for the present
democratic dispensation. He has also
contributed greatly to the
development of various corporate
institutions of the country,
Especially the banking industry
where he served meritoriously as the
Chairman of the Board of two of the
leading banks in the country. During
his tenure in these financial
institutions, he rewarded handwork
and also accorded merit its rightful
place over and above any other
personal bias or considerations.
He is, today, fondly
remembered for the sound
administrative policies and
democratic principles he instituted.
In appreciation of his noble
contributions to the development of
Nigeria, He was conferred with
National Honours of Commander of
the Federal Republic (CFR) in 1981
and Grand Commander of the order
of the Niger (GCON) in 1999. He
was also a recipient if the Nigeria
Independence Medal and the Nigeroa
Civil War Medal. (Don’t forget, he
was deployed to the war fronts as
Assitant Commissioner of Police.)
The Asiwaju, being a
man of many parts, with a generous
dose of positive restlessness, has
refused to be tired even though,
retired. He has dabbled into various
agro-based ventures that are
economically viable and profitable.
He is among the pioneers of animal
husbandry in the country with
expertise in poultry and fishing.
Recently, he has even gone into
manufacturing. He is a teacher, a
historian, a role model, a
philanthropist of repute who uses
all his God-given talents and
resources to bless the lives of many
genuinely indigent people whether
they are personally known to him or
not. He supports various groups and
associations both morally and
financially. He also contributes
positively to the spiritual growth
and development of his people and
community (forget the fact that his
wife is an Alhaja!!) He has
contributed immensely through whole
or partial scholarships to deserving
individuals and has positively acted
as icon and model to several people
too numerous to mention.
The Asiwaju of
Ogbomosoland, Chief Sunday Adedayo
Adewusi, has indeed, lived a
fulfilled life; a life full of
unparalleled achievements and
uncommon success. We salute a man of
honour and integrity, a visionary
leader, an embodiment of peace and
mutual coexistence, a democrat and a
strong believer in truth, fairness
and justice; a respecter of customs
and tradition, a man who fears God
Almighty and acts in accordance to
HIS injunctions
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