It was a memorable day for Chief (Dr.) Rasaq Akanni Okoya (CON), the Aare of Lagos as family, friends and well-wishers gathered at his home, Oluwanishola Estate, Ajah to celebrate his 82nd birthday. The celebration was a low-key affair owing to the unexpected death of Otunba Adebayo Alao Akala, the former governor of Oyo state.
In an exclusive chat with Chief Rasaq Okoya, he expressed his gratitude to Almighty God for his life at 82, and also expressed sadness that he lost an in-law (Chief Alao Akala) same day. While speaking further, he advised the Nigerian youths to work hard and be focused in order to be successful and wealthy, he stressed that it took him 60 years to build his business empire. He believes with hard work, Nigerian youths will be successful as he is today and they should always pray for good leadership, that Nigeria is a good country with many genuine business potentials to grow and progress.
The birthday celebration started with Islamic prayer at his mosque within the Oluwanishola Estate, where dignitaries from all walks of life gathered to celebrate with the business mogul “Mr. Eleganza”
The wife of the celebrant, Chief Dr. (Mrs) Shade Okoya also wished her husband a happy birthday in good health and longer life.
