Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele and other dignitaries extolled the virtues of the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Senator Adedayo Adeyeye on Thursday night in Abuja.
In a powerful show of unity, influence, and goodwill, political heavyweights, former governors, lawmakers, and top business executives gathered to honour Senator Adeyeye over his recent appointment
The event, originally planned as a modest gathering among friends, quickly evolved into a grand celebration as dignitaries from across Nigeria poured in to recognise what many described as a long-overdue and well-deserved appointment.
Among the most notable personalities at the event were Governor Oyebanji, Senate Leader Bamidele; former governors of Ekiti State Ayodele Fayose and Segun Oni; former Nasarawa State Governor Senator Tanko Al-Makura; and key figures from federal ministries, the National Assembly, and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
Speaker after speaker hailed Adeyeye’s political journey as one marked by resilience, loyalty, and steadfast service.
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Oyebanji described Adeyeye’s appointment as an honour not just for the man but for all of Ekiti State.
“The President gave this position to Ekiti, and he could not have chosen better,” the Governor said. “Senator Adeyeye is loyal, intelligent, and deeply experienced. From his time as a Minister, a Senator, and a university council chairman, he brings the right mix of discipline, wisdom, and patriotism.”
Oyebanji also praised the rare display of bipartisan unity among Ekiti leaders. “I am lucky to be surrounded by four former governors who are all backing me. That has never happened in our state’s history. This new unity is the strength behind our progress,” he said, referencing the presence and support of former Governors Fayose and Oni, despite their differing party affiliations.
Senate Leader Bamidele drew applause when he underscored Adeyeye’s foundational role in the formation of the Southwest Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), the early campaign platform that championed President Bola Tinubu’s presidential bid.