Chief Alex Ajipe, MD/CEO of Klick Konnect Networks, and Convener of Ibi Giga Ambassadors has congratulated the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu on the occasion of his 65th birthday, describing the Governor as an intellectual marvel, an epitome of integrity, and a father, who has a deep, rich sense of security, and thus, relishes the progress of his children and proteges.
Ajipe acknowledges that the story of his life features the governor prominently, as a catalyst and a destiny helper, who in the ordinary cause of his exemplary leadership, and the diligent execution of his statesmanly duties, gave him, and others like him, an opportunity to grow and express themselves. This trait, Ajipe admits, is unique and uncommon in leaders across the world, and especially of African origin.
“I recall our company, Klick Konnect Networks Intl. Ltd taking the risk of putting together the investor-scouting tour to prospect investors from the People’s Republic of China. I know that His Excellency had spoken time and time again, of his determination to alter the course of Ondo State, and make it a haven of investment and industrialization. We had incurred significant expenses with the logistics, air fares and other associated costs, and to make it worth the while for our prospective investors, we needed a powerful delegation from the Ondo State Government.
What we did not know was that we had a Governor who was big on execution and integrity. He chose to come in person! This gave our prospective investors the confidence to put in their all, and the Ondo-Linyi Hub today is a testimonial to a Governor who means what he says, and is comfortable sharing credits and giving others room for self expression”. Ajipe recalls. The success of this tour elevated our company and my person, but more importantly, has empowered the people of Ondo State in their many thousands!
“I also recall, at the President’s launch of the Ondo-Linyi Hub; whilst other leaders would have felt uncomfortable with people sharing the spotlight, Arakunrin, on his day of glory, as a true father, gave us room to feature prominently”.
This quality, Ajipe expressed, has helped his rise, but he is only one of many who the intellectual titan, Arakunrin, has blessed tremendously with his gifts, his fatherliness, opportunities, wise counsel, and kindness, and his integrity which makes him endearing on a personal and a national level.
“Arakunrin’s courage is unmatched. His love for his people is deep, and he is not the every day politician who is quick to throw principles, values and allegiances into the bin whenever it suits him. He is not a father who eats his children, or who limits their ascension”, Ajipe expressed.
Ajipe joins the good people of Ondo State in wishing their affectionate governor God’s blessings, long life, wisdom, great health and loving company as he clocks 65, and thanks him deeply for playing the role of a father, a mentor and a destiny-helper to him, and for providing quality leadership to the people of Ondo State, and on a national scale.