Prominent philanthropist Agba’Akin Benedict Akika celebrated his birthday by officially launching Omituntun Benedict Foundation (OBF), a non-governmental organization dedicated to youth empowerment and community development.
The launch event held with birthday surprises at the celebrant’s residence was attended by prominent stakeholders in the local government; Federal Member representing Akinyele/Lagelu Hon. AbdulWasiu Akinmoyede Olafisoye, Executive Chairman of Lagelu Local Government Senator Mudasiru Kamorudeen and SSA to Governor Seyi Makinde on Chieftaincy and Local Government Matters Hon Ramata Agberemi Debo RAD alongside members of Omituntun Benedict Forum and Communities.
Akika expressed his overwhelming gratitude to the surprises in celebration of his birthday and also his vision for OBF to provide mentorship, education, healthcare, and economic opportunities to the less privileged and young people.
The event featured the official launching of the foundation website, omituntunbenedictfoundation.org, which allows anyone wishing to be a member to register and follow updates of the foundation.
Akika stated, “today marks a new chapter in my life, and I am committed to making a lasting impact through OBF.”
Reps Olafisoye commended the impacts of the Chief Benedict Akika in Lagelu and promised to keep partnering with the foundation.
Hon RAD appreciated the exceptional and inspiring leadership of Chief Benedict Akika in Lagelu and Oyo State at Large. She acknowledged the commitment of the celebrant to community and human capital development.
The Executive Chairman who performed the official launching described Chief Benedict Akika as one who believes that true greatness is not in what you have amassed, but in the lives you have made better because of your existence.
“When you hear Senator in the Governor Makinde’s dynasty and House, it’s all because of Agba’Akin Benedict Akika as an human capital developer.
“The launch is to officially put OBF works out there and also to seek support, volunteers, and partnerships.”
