*VP attends Service of Songs in memory of late Educationist, Pa Michael Taiwo
*Says, “he impacted society, had an unblemished public service career
The Vicar of the All Saints Church, Anglican Communion, Yaba, Lagos, Ven. Emmanuel Femi Fatile has prayed for blessings beyond human imagination for Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, for his many sacrifices and contributions to the progress and development of Nigeria.
This is as Prof. Osinbajo extolled the qualities of late educationist and renowned philanthropist, Prince Michael Taiwo, praising his legacy, especially service to his immediate community and the nation at large.
The Vice President was speaking at a Service of Songs for the late philanthropist on Wednesday in Ikoyi, Lagos.
Comenting on the life and time of the late Taiwo, Prof. Osinbajo said “I thank God for the life of our Father and Grandfather, and we have heard so much about him already today.
“I think that one of the most important things we have heard and we know about him was how he gave so much for the poor and those who needed help, for church, civil society in Ibefun as well as in Lagos here, and all over Nigeria.”
Referring to his career in the Public Service, Prof. Osinbajo noted that “we can only say that he marks the passing of an era. A certain type of public servant who after so many years at the Nigeria Ports Authority, no one could find anything wrong against him. He had an unblemished career and then went to the private sector and did so well.
“…that generation of public servant and generation of Nigerians are passing by and I pray that we who are coming behind will learn the lessons that they have laid down so well.”
He then prayed for the rest ofnthe family noting that “the Almighty God will bless the memory of Papa Michael Babatunde Taiwo, CON to the Glory of God in Jesus Mighty name.”
Earlier on arrival at the deceased Ikoyi residence, the Vice President signed the condolence which reads thus:
“We thank the Lord for the life and greatness of his son, Pa Prince Michael Taiwo. We are extremely proud of his excellent legacy and pray that the Lord will bless his memory always”.
Earlier in his exhortation entitled “the best pursuit for a better ending”, the Vicar of the All Saints Church, Yaba, Lagos, Ven. Emmanuel Abiodun Femi Fatile commended the contributions of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to the progress of Nigeria.
The Vicar prayed for the VP saying “for all your efforts, sacrifice and all that you have put in, all that you have done for the development of this country, beyond your imagination, the Lord shall reward you, in the name of Jesus Christ.”
Other dignitaries at the service were, Justices of the Supreme Court, Hon. Justice Olufunlola Adekeye and Hon. Justice Morenikeji Ogunwumiju. Hon. Justice Jimi Olukayode Bada and Hon. Justice Olasumbo Goodluck, both of the Court of Appeal were also present among others.