BY OLUWATOSIN IGHOTEGUONO
It was a twin celebration for the retired general manager , Ondo State ministry of information, Mrs Toyin Onisile who hosted family, friends, colleagues and well-wishers on her 60th birthday and retirement ceremonies.
The nurses house ,venue of the occasion was electrified with applause as the head of service , Mr Bayo Philip announced Mrs Onisile promotion from administrative secretary to general manager on level 17 .
Mr. Philips praised the celebrant for her dedication and service to the government, describing her as an example of “brain and beauty” who left an indelible mark.
The Commissioner for Information, Mr. Wale Akinlosotu, and the Chairman of the occasion, described her as a dutiful public servant who served meritoriously.
Other guests , Ondo NBA Chairman , Pastor Banjo Ayenakin, Bishop Felix Adejumo , General Manager Positive FM Akure, Mrs Olubunmi represented by Head of Programs , Mrs Busola Oladimeji eulogized Mrs Onisile ‘s generosity transparency and commitment to God’s service.
Other well wishers including colleagues and NAWOJ representatives described Mrs.Onisile as calm, hardworking approachable, and accommodating.
The event also featured the launch of Mrs. Onisile’s book, reviewed by a FUTA don , Professor Titi Fola Adebayo .
In a remark, Mrs. Onisile who served for 22 years thanked the Ondo State Government for the opportunity to serve and promised to continue making a positive impact in future endeavors.