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By Funsho Arogundade
It was indeed a moment of encomiums, conviviality, and fanfare on Sunday June 29, as Olujonwo Obasanjo, son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, transformed his birthday celebrations into an act of compassion by reaching out to vulnerable residents in his hometown of Ibogun, Ogun State.
The celebration began with the arrival of guests warmly welcomed by volunteers who managed the crowd and provided directions to ensure a seamless experience. The celebrant, Olujonwo, was introduced to loud applause, and the purpose of the gathering was explained: a day to give back to the community in gratitude for life and blessings.
The birthday celebration started with a thanksgiving service at the First Baptist Church Ibogun after which the celebrant and friends moved to his father’s compound in the community where hundreds of guests were already seated. The major highlight of the event was a medical outreach facilitated by a team of health professionals, who provided free health services to members of the Ibogun community. Attendees benefited from malaria screening, blood pressure and blood sugar checks, and general medical consultations, giving them an opportunity to access vital healthcare support. In a show of empathy and social responsibility, Olujonwo distributed food items and essential supplies to 250 elderly people in the community through his foundation – Olujonwo Ajani Obasanjo Foundation. The aged recipients expressed deep appreciation for the generous gesture, which came at a time of significant economic hardship. There were special remarks by dignitaries and community leaders who attended the event, praising Olujonwo’s dedication to humanitarian causes and community development.
Olujonwo himself expressed heartfelt gratitude to everyone present, emphasizing that the initiative was about “giving thanks by giving back.”
