A Tribute to Otunba Opeyemi Agbaje: The Pillar of Excellence and 1st Elected President of the IfeLaw85 Alumni Association

A Tribute to Otunba Opeyemi Agbaje: The Pillar of Excellence and 1st President of the Dayo Family.

On this remarkable day, Ifelaw85, best known as The Dayo Family, bound by memories, shared laughter, and collective aspirations, pauses to honor a figure of immense stature and profound influence among us—Otunba Opeyemi Agbaje, our Original Presido, as he celebrates another glorious year of life. Otunba Agbaje isn’t just the first president of our esteemed Ife Law ’85 Alumni; he is our Baba Egbe, a title that resonates with respect, admiration, and love within our hearts.

Otunba Agbaje’s journey is one of unparalleled excellence, marked by a distinguished career that spans the realms of law, economics, government and strategic planning. His voice, a beacon of insight and reason, has not only educated the Dayo Family but has also enriched national conversations on finance and politics through his acclaimed commentaries.

As a financial analyst, Trainer, Consultant, blogger, public speaker, and multi station Tv Analyst his contributions have garnered widespread recognition, extending far beyond our circle to influence the broader discourse.

At the helm of RTC Advisory Services Ltd, Otunba Agbaje has demonstrated visionary leadership, steering the firm to become a bastion of strategic and business advisory excellence. His tenure at the Lagos Business School and his role as Chairman of Stairways Communications and Advocacy Ltd further underscore his multifaceted expertise and his commitment to fostering growth and innovation.

Moreover, through The Opeyemi Agbaje Institute (TOAI), he has cemented his legacy as a catalyst for policy, governance, and development transformation, embodying the spirit of progress and enlightenment that we so cherish in the Dayo Family.

As our founding president at the 8IfeLaw85 Alumni, Otunba Agbaje’s leadership was instrumental in laying the foundation of what the Dayo Family has become today—an alumni organization united by more than just memories, but a deep-seated sense of belonging and purpose. His role, in collaboration with other prominent members of the family like Tolu Dare, Funke Adewunmi and Dayo Jalekun (Our Undisputed Mama Egbe), in orchestrating our first grand reunion not only solidified our bonds but also established a tradition of togetherness that has become the hallmark of our association.

While Otunba Opeyemi, aka Baba Egbe and Original Presido, can deftly navigate the lively banter of our Family room, often engaging in the occasional vawolence with the most spirited among us, it is his cerebral and serious contributions that have earned him the deepest respect. His thoughtful perspectives on issues remind us of the value of wisdom and the importance of constructive dialogue in fostering unity and progress.

Today, as we celebrate Otunba Opeyemi Agbaje, we do so with hearts full of gratitude and admiration. We honor not just the accomplishments of a remarkable individual but the enduring impact of a visionary leader who has inspired us to strive for excellence, to engage thoughtfully with the world around us, and to cherish the bonds that unite us as a family.

Our Founding Presido and Baba Egbe, we salute you!

Otunba, as you mark this milestone, we, your Dayo Family, extend our warmest wishes for joy, health, and continued success. May the years ahead bring you as much fulfillment and happiness as you have brought to our lives.

From the moment we crossed the midnight leading into the birthday of our Baba Egbe , the goodwill messages and prayers of his siblings in the Dayo Family have been pouring in like a torrential downpour. Here are some of the comments

“Happy  Birthday Opeyemi Agbaje a.k.a. Baba Egbe. As you celebrate 🍾 today, may God Bless you with His boundless Love, calming Peace, Happiness and Joy. Enjoy  your day🍷” – Dayo Jalekun (Mama Egbe and Undisputed Minister for Jollof)

“A very happy and blessed birthday dear Baba Egbe. God bless and keep you and yours. Nice knowing you all these decades. Best wishes. Enjoy.”- Ngozi Nwankwo (Ngozi The Joker)

“Congratulations and happy birthday Opeyemi,may you celebrate many more happy anniversaries IJMN 🙏🏼.  Enjoy your day my dear brother 🥂”- Kofo Badejo (Kofi Natty)

“Happy birthday Baba Egbe”. – Prof Kole Sodipo (The Prof of Profs)

“Happy birthday and many happy returns of today dear brother. The Lord will continually honour His Word concerning you. God bless you indeed🥳🍗🎂🥂🎁😇 “ – Biola Tayo-Oyetibo (The Super Efficient One)

“Happy birthday, Otunba Sir Opeyemi Agbaje KSW. Congratulations on celebrating another wonderful birthday in the land of the living. Continue to age with grace, live long, and prosper abundantly. Here’s praying that you have a wonderful time on your special day. Ìgbà Ọ̀dún, Ọ̀dùn kàn ní. Blessings, peace, and love always dear brother 🎂💐🍾🥂🥃💕🌹💋🙏🏾💜” – Bayo Onafuwa (Bamofin of the Universe)

Happy birthday my dear brother.  May the Lord bless this new journey in your life abundantly.  Amen 🙏 – Otunba Kunle Randle (JK The Randle)

“Happy birthday to our one and only Baba Egbe! Many happy returns of the day. Wishing you long life in good health and much more prosperity. Enjoy🙏🙏🙏” – Adelekan Aderemi (The Swagger Prince from The Source)

“Happy birthday our dear brother, Opeyemi our Baba Egbe. May the Lord continue to fill your horn to overflowing with every success. God bless you and your family🙏🏾🙏🏾” – Ibrahim Pam (The Korean Secret Weapon)

“Happy birthday Opeyemi….more blessings 🙏🏽 “ – Wale Adeyemo (The Brother formerly known as Wale Yankee😎)

“Happy birthday 🎂🎉 Sir(Otunba)Ope yemi Agbaje , our own ‘BabaEgbe’.Here is wishing 🙏🙌 you birthday loaded with joy, happiness, long life, sound health peace of mind and abundance of wealth 🙏. Many happy returns of the day . Have a blast!!!” – Omolara Okubule (Baba Larry)

“Happy Birthday, B.E. Wishing you the very best on your day and always. Have  a fantastic celebration. 🎷🎂🍰🎊🍾🥂🎁🎼🕺🏾- “ Yejide Kolawole (The Super Director)

“Here is wishing our dear Baba Egbe, Otunba Opeyemi Agbaje a dogged and committed Professional a very happy birthday and a much more happier returns of this day in good health, prosperity and peace of mind.” – Otunba Adenodi

The man of many caps, happy birthday to you bro. Greater heights in life in sound health, great blessings, joy and peace in Christ Jesus. Keep soaring higher. 🎊🏆🎈✈️❤️🎉.– Bukky Durojaiye Ogunkanmi (The Big Mommy and our own Mummy G.O)

“Happy birthday Baba Egbe. Age with grace.” – Adewale (Baby OBJ)

“Baba Egbe, congratulations on your birthday.May God’s abiding grace continue to be your strength.Many happy returns of the day”. Pastor Andy (The Andy of God)

“Happy birthday to our multiple awardee Baba Egbe.🥂We deeply appreciate the labour of love that birthed and nourished our dear family platform. May all your wishes continue to find fulfilment🙏 “ – Wole Iyamu, SAN (The Silky Wole)

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“Happy birthday, our dear Baba Egbe. Many happy returns returns of today, in good health. God’s abundant blessings and protection always”. 🙏🏾🙏🏾 – Saula Olokodana (The Saula Man)

Boom! Happy Birthday to our Baba Egbe and 1st Presido! My Special Otunba and the unoppsed Knight of John Wesley! I join everyone of our siblings in celebrating not just the passage of another year in your life, but everything you represent in our family , in church, in government , in traditional places and our nation at large. My fervent prayers for you today is that may this year bring you endless joy, fulfillment, and continued health and wellness to enjoy the rewards of your labor, past and present. Keep rocking bro. Much love ❤️❤️❤️🍷🍷🍷🍷💥💥💥 – Ope Banwo (Chief Onojogbon of Dayo Family)

“Happy birthday Opeyemi🎂many happy returns of the day, long life, good health, and prosperity.  Praying for the Lord God’s blessing, wisdom, favour and guidance to be yours always, as you celebrate another year of your birth. Enjoy the celebration. 🎉 🎊🥳🎁” –  Stella Iriah (The Canadian Stella)

“Happy birthday dear Opeyemi.As the Almighty God adds another year to your life may He continue to take you from glory to glory in the mighty name of Jesus. I trust you’ve had a great day.🎂🍾🍾🎷🎺🎻🪗❤️💕💕”  – Uche Meme (Uche The Meme)

“Happy birthday Opeyemi. Pray you many more happy years. Congratulations”💫🎁🎉🎊🎆💕❤️ – Josephine Amuwa (The Big Jojo)

“Happy birthday dear Opeyemi, the master strategist! May the Good Lord bless and keep you and yours! 🎂🍾🥂🎁🥁🪘🪇🪗🎺🎷🕺🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾🎉🎊🥳” – Celia Akintonmide (The Apostle In The Marketplace)

“Happy birthday Opeyemi aka Baba Egbe ati bebe lo.😅 May the year ahead bring more fulfilment, joy and all round peace. Continue to age gracefully in good health and sound mind.” 🎉🥁💃💰❤️🎁- Folashade Onasanya (The Irsh Queen)

 

 

 

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From all of us including those yet to drop their birthday wished, we all collectively say: Happy Birthday, Otunba Opeyemi Agbaje, our Baba Egbe, our Founding Presido, our cherished brother and friend. Here’s to celebrating you today and always, for the incredible journey you’ve led and for the many more chapters yet to be written.

With deepest respect and affection,

Dr Ope Banwo, The Dayo Family Papparaz, On behalf of the entire Dayo Family😎