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Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr Taiwo Afolabi has donated a Church, vicarage, children’s hall and a bus to the Ijebu-Ode Anglican Diocese in Ogun State.
He announced the donations during the commemoration of his 60th birthday at a special thanksgiving service at the Samson Afolabi Anglican Church, Ijebu-Ode, saying that the Church would seek to meet the spiritual needs of residents of the Government Reserved Area of the town.
At the church’s dedication service, Afolabi, in the company of his family, friends and wellwishers, appreciated God for His mercy and favour in the last 60 years of his life, adding that the donation was his own way of showing gratitude to God for the journey of six decades filled with abundant grace and multiple blessings.
He said: “Let me start by expressing my appreciation to God Almighty, who has remained my source and inspiration over the years. He has not only kept me alive but has also granted me grace, and given me a beautiful family, loyal friends and associates. I don’t know how else to say Thank You God than to build a befitting place where His people can come and worship Him.”
In his sermon, Rt. Rev. Dr Peter Rotimi Oludipe, commended the SIFAX Group boss, describing him as a shining light to this generation and a great philanthropist. He also congratulated him on the milestone 60th birthday and further urged him to continue affecting society positively.
Those who attended the event are Governor Dapo Abiodun; Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo; former Governor Gbenga Daniel; Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; Oba Saheed Elegushi; Senator Iyiola Omisore and a former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, among others.
