Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi, a name that resonates with excellence, service, and impact across Osun State and beyond, as he marks his birthday today, he is being honour not just the years added to his life, but the depth of wisdom, leadership, and generosity he has poured into the lives of many. A true son of Osun, Dr. Ogunbiyi embodies the spirit of hard work meeting purposes.

Dr. Ogunbiyi is widely regarded as an erudite finance and insurance guru of note. Through decades of leadership in the financial sector, he built institutions, created opportunities, and mentored countless professionals who now carry his torch. His expertise didn’t just grow companies. It grew people. He showed that integrity and innovation can thrive together and that business can be a vehicle for national development.

His commitment to public service is just as remarkable. As a governorship aspirant for the just held Osun State governorship election under the banner of the All Progressives Congress, and as a contender for the Osun West Senatorial District, he stepped forward to offer his vision for a better Osun. Win or lose, his courage to lead, to listen, and to present ideas rooted in development has earned him respect across party lines. Politics, for him, has always been about service, not self.

Beyond boardrooms and ballot boxes, Dr. Ogunbiyi shines brightest as a philanthropist. From scholarships and healthcare support to community empowerment programs, his giving has touched families, youths, and the vulnerable. He believes that true wealth is measured by the lives you lift, and his actions prove it daily. That quiet, consistent generosity is why so many call him a father and a pillar in their communities.

On this special day, I, Honourable Olumide Osunlana, celebrate you, Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi. May this new age bring you greater health, wisdom, and fulfilment. May your influence in finance, politics, and philanthropy continue to birth legacies that outlive us all. Osun is proud of you, Nigeria is proud of you, and the lives you’ve touched are grateful for you. Happy birthday Sir.