By Yemi Olajutemu
Ado Ekiti
Many a times, I seriously feel like slapping some people when they talk sweetly and glowingly about Oluwayomi Dada now popularly known as Yomi Osuntokun, may be because these people don’t know her and they are lost in ignorance.
My encounter and relationship with Yomi Osuntokun is nearing a decade now and I can say some things about her. Yes! I call her by her name, “Yomi”
For those who had known her earlier and could defend her against my view, they are entitled to their own opinions, but remember, it is not how far but how well.
I just laugh when people say this and that about Yomi Osuntokun that they don’t even know. I have worked directly with her and could categorically make statements.
Don’t be deceived by her beauty, don’t be carried away by her elegance, don’t be mesmerized by her brilliance, never be absorbed by neither her intelligence, sweet broadcast voice and fine intonation, nor her achievements in the field of communication over the years. She is beyond what you see.
I am sure reasonable people will not be swayed by Yomi’s calmness, they would always take time to look beyond their noses. Look beyond what you see before you begin to make fine talks about Yomi Osuntokun.
Who is Yomi Osuntokun?
(a) a General (b) a Mother (c) a Pastor (d) a Leader (e) a Mentor/ Model
To be asked to choose within these options is a total confusion because all is absolutely true about her. You would not only find authority in leaders, compassion and will drive and define them better. Mrs Oluwayomi Osuntokun is a perfect example of a mother (in the African sense) disciplined, firm and visionary.
She is one of the very few special breed in the feminine world enjoying the grace of humility in greatness. Not driven by emotions but reasoning. She believes in live and let’s live.
Are you looking for a generous leader who hates to hear people say “I am hungry, I am broke, I have this issue or that”? Are you searching for a leader who derives joy in enhancing the career of his/her subordinates, Who enjoys service to God and humanity?
Just as Akin Oluwadare Jnr would say, be a lid while you lead, Mrs Osuntokun is a good example of a lid and a mentor with proven integrity. She is a model; Cultured, cautious, and always Conscious.
My leader and Mother, Mrs Oluwayomi Osuntokun, let me say you few prayers on the occasion of your 2022 birthday marking.
Your well, your vineyard will never run dry. May your secret prayers be answered. May you always have reasons to glorify God. May your smiles never ceases (Amen).