What Her Husband & Family Members Said About Her
On Saturday 15th April, 2023, Olori Victoria Folabo Osokoya celebrated her 70th Birthday in grand style in Abeokuta. She is the beautiful wife of former Ogun SSG, Otunba Babatunde. Albertson Osokoya (MNI). The grand and classy event started at 11am that day with a Holy Communion & Thanksgiving Service held at St. John’s Church, Igbein, Abeokuta, Ogun State. And reception followed at A Plus Event Centre, Saraki Junction, Adigbe, Abeokuta. It was a colourful reception with all the celebrity woman obeying the Navy Blue & Chanpagne Gold colour.
Let’s tell you more about the birthday girl who many say she didn’t look 70. Olori Victoria Folabo Osokoya was born 70 years ago, on 14th March, 1953 in Isara, in Remo North Local Government of Ogun State. Her father was a Cathechrist with the Methodist Mission, while her mother was a full house-wife “Iya Yard”, as she was fondly called.
She attended UMC Demonstration School, Ibadan from 1961-1966 for her Elementary Education and Anglican Girl’s Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode from 1967-1971 for her secondary education.
She joined the then Western State Civil Service in the year 1972 as a Clerical Officer. She later attended the Civil Service Training School, Ibadan where she did Secretarial Studies and the Ogun State Polytechnic, Abeokuta where she read Public Administration.
In the Civil Service, in the Western State and Ogun State 1972 as a Clerical Osokoya worked in various Ministries and Agencies including Education, Agriculture, Finance, Office of the Head of Service, Civil Service Commission, Teaching Service Special Adviser to the Executive Governor before she retired meritoriously.
Olori Fola Osokoya got married to her loving husband, Otunba Babatunde Albertson Osokoya Mni, retired Secretary to Ogun State Government (S.S.G.) and former Chairman Civil Service Commission on 26th February, 1977 and the marriage has been blessed with children and grandchildren.
She went on Holy Pilgrimage to Jerusalem and other Holy places in 1986, 1959 and 2010. She is a member of the young Women Christian Association, and a member of Mothers Union of the church.
She attended the Evangelist and Senior Evangelist Courses of Egba Anglican Diocese.
Olori Fola Osokoya is a matron to the Christian Youth Circle, Christ Army Band and Choir of her Church. She’s also a matron to “Gbe Jesu Ga” of C.A.C. Saje, Abeokuta.
In 1995 when her husband was conferred with the title of Ogboye of Kemta, Abeokuta, she was also conferred with the title of Taiye of Kemta, Abeokuta. And in 2001 when her husband was given the title of Otunba Adeloya of Omu Ijebu, she also became the Olori Yeye Tejumade of Omu Ijebu.
Her hobbies include singing (especially gospel songs) and reading (particularly the Holy Bible). Below are the tributes in her honour from her husband, children and family members.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DARLING WIFE
This is a day of celebration in this household as we celebrate God Almighty in the life of our wife, mother, grandmother and matriarch, Olori Victoria Folabowale Osokoya (JP), Olori Yeye Tejumade of Omu-Ijebu and Erelu Tayese of Kemta Abeokuta.
We celebrate the Almighty God for giving her to mankind, we appreciate the Pa. Philip Jaiyesinmi Family of Sarepawo, Quarters Isara for giving her the right upbringing and the Pa. Albert Ilori Osokoya family Remo of Ile-Nla Omu-Ijebu for integrating her into their midst.
A dutiful and accomplished professional in her working days, she has utilised her post-service life to settle into serving God and humanity.
Ageless beauty, dutiful and committed wife, a doting mother and grandmother and loving matriarch.
Wishing her a very happy 70th birthday anniversary and very many happy returns. We love you.
– Otunba Babatunde Albertson Osokoya Mni (Husband)
MY MUM, MY WURA (GOLD)
I give God the glory for preserving your life till this day. Mummy, no words can express what you mean to me. You have been my support system, my prayer warrior, my pillar, my shield and number one mentor, my model. I write this so much to let you know that I could never have asked for a better mum. I can honestly say I would not be who, what or where I am today without your love, support and I appreciate you so much.
I thank God for giving you the grace to look young and strong.
Thank you for being there for us. Thank you for everything.
On this special day of yours, I pray that may you enjoy the goodness of the Lord on your day and on all the days of your beautiful life in sound health and in wealth in Jesus name. Amen. I love you very much mummy I wish you a very wonderful birthday celebration.
– Babafunke Fatunmbi
Maami
The one whose womb was my first home, whose laps were my first toilet and whose chest was my first restaurant.
Mummy you have been a great inspiration to me ever since I was a kid, your unwavering love and care for me has never ended even at this my stage of being a “young adult”, despite my headstrong and obstinate behaviours, you have not for once left my side, you are always there to guide and direct me through the right path of life.
Thank you, Mum for being the greatest supporter I could ever think of, you are one in a million and I wish you the happiest birthday ever.
Thanks for everything you have done, everything you are doing and everything you will do in my life.
Whenever I turn around and see you are always there, I will always have a praise to sing and that praise is you are the best mum anyone can ever think of My Mum, My World.
I wish to return my gratitide in more ways than I can say, mothers love is the most pristine of all that does not make a child fall.
Wishing you the best on your Platinum Jubilee (70th) birthday celebration.
– Olori Folabo Osokoya (JP)
(Omo Abidi Oko Yambari)
Happy 70th birthday to our sweet loving grandmother. There are no words to express how happy we are to celebrate this special day with you.
Thanks for all you do for us, thanks for being there, thanks for your love, care and prayers. Thanks for everything. We love and appreciate you always ma.
Grandma, on this special day of yours, may God continue to strengthen and keep you. May you continue to enjoy the grace of the Almighty God. May you have a tremendously happy and healthy life all the days of your life. Amen.
We love you grandma…
Adeyosola A. Fatunmbi
For the grandchildren
From Olawale Osokoya (Senator)
(3/20. 12:02 PM) Abdol: Congratulations on your seventieth birthday. We wish you long life and prosperity in good health. Iyawo rere lo je ni idile Osokoya. Be na ni iwo yio si ma ri oju rere Oluwa at enia ni gbogbo ojo aye re, amin.
Pa. T.O. Osokoya
(for Osokoya family)
TRIBUTE IN HONOUR OF OUR DARLING AUNTY
We the children of your late sister join the world to celebrate you, an icon, Olori Victoria Folabo Osokoya, as you clock 70 years old. Have you ever seen a 70 year old woman, this cute and beautiful? That is our aunty for you. Our aunty, our late mothers favourite, you deserve nothing but the very best, today and always. Thank you, for everything. Our mouth is filled with so much to say but those words express who you are and how much we are thankful to God for your life.
We appreciate your leadership role in our maternal (Baba Busa) family and so many other lives around you. You are such a super woman, the driving force and pillar that holds the family together.
You are a leader, a mother per excellence, and a rare kind of aunty to come by. You have sown in lives, you have laboured for so many to grow, you have lifted many up, you have been a light to many and you are always happy to see people progress.
As you celebrate your birthday, may the beauty of heaven come upon you and turn all your hope into reality. May the good Lord also clothe your days with favour and divine upliftment. The hand of God shall establish you today and always. May the Lord silence and humble your enemies till they become your footstool. May the Lord guide you and your household from danger. Everything you lay your hands upon shall prosper. May the Lord bless you beyond words with the perfect birthday gift your heart desire. May the Lord make your joy full and multiply His grace upon your life. May the Lord satisfy you with long life. Your strength and health shall not fail you and you will keep on enjoying the fruits of your labour which you have worked very hard for. You will never weep, mourn, or sorrow over everything the Lord has given you. The rest of your life shall be more prosperous than the past put together, oju yin a ma rodun, okan yin a bale, ayo yin ko ni pin, ogo Olorun a farahan ni aiye yin, oju ko ni ti yin, gbogbo nkan ire awon omo yin a soju yin.
We pray that as you journey further in life, may the ground rise to meet every step you take, may the wind always be at your back and may God add vitality to your years. We are wishing you many more years in the land of the living. Have a blessed birthday.
– Mrs. Modupe Coker, Engr. Segun Kehinde, Dr. Seye Kehinde
Mummy as you celebrate this day, may God continue to pour out His grace and anointing upon you. May you dwell in the amazing shelter of God’s protection all the days of your life. Thanks for your love and support ma. You are loved and appreciated ma. Have a blissful birthday celebration ma.
– Abiodun Famuyiwa Bencash
To my dear friend, Olori Folabo Osokoya
I heartily rejoice with my dear friend on this occasion of your 70th birthday, and pray that the rest of your life’s journey on earth will continue to earn you many more distinguished milestones in good health. (Amen). Happy birthday Oremi.
– Mrs. Banjo Bolatito (Portable Mama)
Celebrating my beautiful mother, grandma, on her 70th anniversary birthday. May God grant you long life in good health and sound health in Jesus name. Congragulations, ma, Omo Abidiioko yambari. (Jaye) agba. More calendar to destroy.
– Sunday Jaiyesimi Snr
Olori Victoria Folabo Osokoya
Tunde Osokoya Close Ibara Housing Estate Extention GRA, Abeokuta.
Dear ma,
Congratulatory message to a woman of honour
Olori, you are such a wonderful and loving mother to many besides your own biological children. You are beautiful inside out, very elegant and lover of beautiful things. You are so disciplined, smart and very neat, fashionable, adorable and a good mentor.
You are also prayerful with a large and golden heart.
Ma, we pray as you celebrate your 70th birthday. God will grant you the grace to celebrate many more of it in the land of the living in peace of mind, and good health, you will continue to see your children’s children in Jesus Christ’s name.
Congratulations, ma, and happy platinum anniversary
Tunde Adeniran’s family
Happy birthday to a wonderful sister in-law, Iya Oko mi atata, a virtuous women indeed. As you turn 70 today in March 14th, 2023, you will not know sorrow, you will not be rejected, and no sickness shall fall on you.
All the wound of darkness that you have sustained, Lord has healed them for you in Jesus name.
Whatever will not allow you to live and fulfill your destiny will dry up by fire in Jesus name.
May your prayers be answered.
Wishing you many more years to come in good sound.
Hip-Hip-Hip Hurray.
– Elizabeth Obatoyin Ogunyeni
For Ogunyemi Family
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