A stylist and an accomplished media-cum-public relations expert, Abdul-Lateef Olumide Lawal, turns 72 today.
He was born into the family of Baba Abdul-Wahab Iyanda and Mama Rafatu Ayoka Lawal, both of blessed memory from Ede.
However, Abdul-Lateef was raised from infancy by his late paternal grandmother, Alhaja Sinatu Abegbe, who was so fond of him that she was referred to as Iya Lati.
At 72, charismatic Lawal remains as fresh as a lily, despite the little health challenges he went through in the last quarter of 2023. He walked through the valleys of shadow of death, but Olumide trusts God. His faith in God was unshaken.
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He is using this medium to thank God and people of goodwill for standing by him.
Lawal served meritoriously in different capacities. He worked at Radio Nigeria, Ibadan; Nigeria Sugar Company in Bacita, Kwara State; Post and Telegraphs in Akure, Ondo State.
He was at various times media consultant to the late Senator Isiaka Adeleke, whom he served as Executive Chairman, Directorate of Information Public Relations and Think Tank under the Governor’s Office.
He was also a consultant to Senator Yarima Sanni of Zamfara State, Cocoa Industry, Ede among other notable clients.
He is reputed for his great skills in feature writing and documentary production.
He is married and blessed with God-fearing children.