Ayedatiwa, Oyebanji, Ooni, Akande commend senior lawyer for intervention
The Federal Government has said that the newly donated NewCruise Mother and Child Maternity Complex in Ikere-Ekiti by a senior lawyer, Wole Olanipekun (SAN), will help in reducing maternal and child mortality rates in Ekiti State in particular, and Nigeria in general.

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, who was represented by the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti, Prof. Kolawole Ogundipe, spoke yesterday during the commissioning and handover of the ultramodern maternity facility donated by the renowned legal icon.

According to him, the donation aligns with the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening maternal and child healthcare services and improving access to quality medical care across the country.

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, described the project as ‘philanthropy at its best,’ saying that the health complex represented the revolution Nigeria needs.

Aiyedatiwa praised Olanipekun and his family for the remarkable intervention in healthcare delivery, adding that the project would have a lasting impact beyond Ekiti State.

Also, former Osun State governor, Bisi Akande, while commissioning the project, described Olanipekun as a man whose greatness transcends titles, wealth and professional accomplishments.

“Patriotism is not merely about political positions or public acclaim. It is about responsibility to humanity,” he said.

Similarly, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, extolled Olanipekun’s contributions to humanity and national development, describing the senior advocate as a specially created blessing to humanity.

In his remark, Olanipekun stressed the importance of sacrifice and service in leadership, saying that true leadership is not about what leaders can take from society but what they can give back.

The legal icon reflected on his contributions to the political and legal development of Ikere-Ekiti and urged residents and political leaders to work collectively for the progress of the community.

Olanipekun also expressed concern over the growing apathy among community stakeholders towards collective development efforts, urging residents to become more actively involved in advancing the fortunes of Ikere-Ekiti.

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, described the legal luminary as a benefactor, father figure and one of the greatest ambassadors of Ekiti State.

Oyebanji said Olanipekun’s success had become meaningful because of the positive impact he continues to make on humanity through philanthropy and community development across Ekiti State and Nigeria.