A Different Viewpoint
1 December 2025
“You are a disciplinarian to the core. God-fearing, very hardworking, truthful and honest. You would never do or allow anything to tarnish your name and reputation. As a result of this, your lifestyle exemplifies your watchwords “Otito ni gbe ni leke. A kii sooto ka ku si be. Bi a ba si ku sibe, ori…
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Thank you for the sacrifices you made, and the moral values imparted to make us who we are today. You bestowed us gifts that all the money in this world cannot buy. You taught us the value of integrity, to know and do what is morally right. You constantly reminded us of contentment being the…
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