I Have Every Reason To Be Thankful To Almighty God – Chief (Mrs.) Adenike Akintade Says At 65

Chief (Mrs.) Omolara Adenike Amosa Akintade JP, the Mama Eto of Ilaro-Yewa, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 celebrated her 65th birthday with grandstyle. In this post-birthday interview with Abu-Satar Hamed of StarTrend Int’l Magazine and online platform, the Yeye Ogboye of Awowo-Owu Kingdom reflects on her journey to this milestone. Excerpt:

What do you do?
Having served as a professional teacher in various schools across Yewaland, Ogun State, I was appointed LGEA Secretary in 2008 and served as a member of the Transition Committee (Supervisor for Education) in 2011. I retired voluntarily in 2012 and am now engaged in private business.

Im also involved ALAGA IDURO AND IJOKO which I brought to Yewaland. lt is also on record that I introduced graduation ceremony for trainees of the association in Ogun State.

Presently l have been elected to the apex office of ASSOCIATION OF ALAGA ETO IGBEYAWO as Governor, and by God’s grace I will be sworn in this year December.

Also, I’m presently anchoring programmes, such as ASA ATI ISE ILE YORUBA on Poly FM 92.1; ABALA ORO ISITI every Thursday at 6.40am on OGTV; OYINLADUN on alternate Sundays on NTA Channel 10, Yaba, Lagos and OWUROLAWA on LTV8 while ASA WA O GBODO PARE is regularly being anchored by Kabiyesi Owurolawa.

How would you describe your journey to the age of 65?
My journey from birth through childhood, adulthood, and into my current roles as a wife, mother, and grandmother has not been without its challenges. However, I have every reason to be thankful to Almighty God for His continuous support and sustenance.

What are your saddest and happiest periods?
The trials and challenges in life have been significant, helping me distinguish between true friends and foes. I have learned that not every smile reflects genuine affection.

My happiest moments are those when I can praise and thank God for His protection over me and my family, guiding my path and expanding my horizons.

What advice would you give to women and youth?
I advise the youth to stay focused and visionary. Creativity can transform seemingly insignificant things into something valuable. The youths should remember that, every successful today follows a challenging yesterday and promises a brighter tomorrow. Youth should remain optimistic, be mindful of their associations, and ensure their friends influence them positively.

Youth should believe in their abilities and take pride in their family heritage.

I also want to use this opportunity to once again encourage parents to lead by example and maintain moderation in their behaviours.

Who is Chief (Mrs.) Omolara Adenike Amosa Akintade JP?
Chief (Mrs.) Omolara Adenike Amosa Akintade JP, the Mama Eto of Ilaro-Yewa; Yeye Ogboye of Awowo-Owu Kingdom; Lika of Ijaka-Oke; and Tayese of Olute, was born on August 28, 1959, to Elder Emmanuel Akande Adewunmi and Chief (Mrs.) Dorcas Alake Balogun-Adewunmi (both of blessed memory).

I started my education at UAMC School, Ilaro-Yewa (1966-1972), continued at Anglican Secondary Modern School, Ilaro-Yewa (1973-1976), and attended Baptist Women’s College, Idiaba Abeokuta (1978-1981).

I completed my NCE at NTI Kaduna in 1993 and earned a BA in Education from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, in 2004, with an MSc currently in progress.

Chief (Mrs.) Omolara Adenike Amosa Akintade JP is married to Catechist (Chief) Abiodun Akintade on August 4, 1984, and the union is blessed with a promising family.