By Seyifunmi Odunuga
The retirement ceremony of a conscientious, devoted worker, good and considerate leader, the former Head of National Archives, Ibadan zonal office , Mrs. Omolola Taiwo Adeoye, will continue to linger in the memories of staff, family, friends and host of others present at the occasion.
The event which was held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, started with praises at the new head of department’s office, Mr. Olawale Idris Ogundipe, who hosted the former head accompanied by members of the welfare planning committee.
In his words, Ogundipe lauded the former head, Adeoye for her good deeds during her administration and promised to follow her legacy.
Adeoye in her response, thanked the new head, Olawale Ogundipe for his cooperation and support when he was her deputy, praying for his successful tenure in office.
Thereafter, the chief host, Mr. Ogundipe now led them to the hall for the program to kick start .
The opening prayer was said by Mr. Abiodun Adekoya followed by the introduction of guests done by the fast rising comedian and master of ceremony, Mr. Kunle Bademosi .
The keynote address was said by the new head who was also the chief host of the occasion, Mr. Olawale Ogundipe.
Ogundipe thanked all the invited guests and staff present and lauded the former head, Adeoye for her positive impacts in the life of the staff and rapid development of office entirely.
Meanwhile, in the tributes, Ibadan zonal office of national archives staff, families and friends hailed the former head, Mrs Adeoye for the good legacies she had laid for the new head, Mr. Ogundipe and staff of Ibadan national archives to follow.
Her grandson, aged seven , Pamilerin was not left out showering encomiums on his grandma and also prayed for her long life.
In her response, Mrs Omolola Taiwo Adeoye, could not hide her joy for the celebration and encomium showered on her, thanked all those present and prayed for same to them when they retired from service.
Thereafter, the citation was read and presentation of gifts was coordinated by the chairman, planning committee, Mrs Yewande Omotade, who later invited the members of the planing committee to present their gift to the former head, Mrs Omolola Taiwo Adeoye and toast was performed by master of ceremony, Kunle Bademosi.
During an interview with Apreel1 Events TV, the husband, Deacon Aderemi Adeoye stated how he has taken back his wife from the federal civil service while the children, friends and family lauded the former head.
On a final note, the former head, Adeoye during her vote of thanks with Apreel1 Events TV, thanked the Director, National Archives, Mrs Evelyn Odigboh for the believe and trust she had in her to head the Ibadan zonal office, all staff of national archives, family members and all invited guests.
The closing prayer was said by the new head of department, Mr. Olawale Ogundipe.
Kunle Bademosi anchored the event and covered by Apreel1 Events TV.