March 24, (THEWILL)- It was a gathering of who is who when former senator Lanre Tejuosho rolled out the carpets in celebration of his 60th birthday. The high-octane shindig took place at the ballroom of the Oriental Hotel, Lagos. On the band stand to serenade guests was Sir Shina Peters. With more than enough to eat and drink, some of those who made it to the party included his father, the Osile Oke-Ona Egba, Oba Adedapo Tejuoso; his mother and her two famous co-wives; his father in-law, Razaq Okoya and his two surviving wives – the oldest, Kuburat and the youngest, Shade; former Ogun State governors, Gbenga Daniel and Olusegun Osoba; construction magnate, Olu Okeowo and his wife; Chief of Staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila; Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun; Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, Oba Gbolahan Lawal and his wife, Olori Maryam Lawal etc. Ahead of his birthday, the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ogun State chapter had honoured him in celebration of the milestone for his demonstrated exemplary leadership and his passion for the welfare of his constituents during his tenure.
Unknown to many, Prince Tejuosho who was at different times a former Commissioner for Youth and Sports, for Environment and for Special Duties in Ogun State, is a trained medical doctor. Little wonder during his time as a senator, he was made the chairman, Senate Committee on Health. Despite growing up amidst affluence and opulence, his sheltered reality did not however obscure his determination to pursue the public good and render selfless service. That fact also did not imbue him with an insufferable pride common with wealth. The businessman who is married to Moji, the first child of the patriarch of the Okoya family is the Chairman Governing Council of the University of Lagos.
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