City People Reveals How He Celebrated His Birthday
On Thursday 20 April, 2023, Barr. Sarafadeen Alli, the Senator-elect for Oyo South Senatorial District, clocked 60. It was indeed quite significant and a kind of double celebration for Alli. One, his long term dream of representing his people at the higher level has come to pass by winning the Oyo South senatorial seat in the recently held general elections. Two, he’s stepping into the elders’ club by attaining the age of 60. But rather than throwing a mega party, Alli chose to celebrate his 60th birthday privately. As a matter of fact, he was in the far away Saudi Arabia for Umrah on his birthday.
To commemorate the special occasion of his diamond jubilee, however, Alli decided to put smile on the faces of some less privilege. By visiting two Ibadan’s motherless homes on Monday 24 April, 2023, with a lot of gifts. Ranging from cakes, diapers, noodles, drinks, bags of rice and lots more. This was done on his behalf by his lovely wife, Alhaja Tawakalt Sharafadeen Alli. Who led a powerful team to Oluyole Cheshire Home and Oyo State chapter of the Federation Of Muslim Women’s Associations In Nigeria (FOMWAN).
In their separate appreciation letters, both motherless homes expressed their profound gratitude towards Barr. Sarafadeen Alli’s kind gesture. Describing his benevolent act as worthy of emulation by other top personalities in the society.
At 60, Barr. Sarafadeen Abiodun-Alli is a fulfilled man in all ramifications. He has done excellently well for himself in both private and public life. He is a successful legal practitioner, an accomplished politician and a family man. He is well loved and respected in both political and social circles and quite popular among the grassroots too. His relationship with those at the lower cadre of the society has been his strength politically. And as result of this his popularity and political clout many would have expected him to stage a mega party at 60. But Sarafadeen Alli would rather take a deep reflection on his life and count his blessings at 60. Having made a great mark in profession, politics and private life. He runs Sarafadeen Abiodun Alli & Co. He specializes in Negotiation, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, and Management.
Alli, an Ibadan man, studied law from the University of Ibadaný in 1986. He attended the Nigerian Law School, Victoria Island in 1987, and served in Anambra for his youth service. He served at A.E Enumah & Associates (Barristers and Solicitors) in 1988. His first employment as a legal practitioner was at R.A. Sarumi & Co., Solicitors Advocates & Notary Public, Ibadan as a Counsel between 1988 to 1991.
He became the first executive chairman of Ibadan North Local Government in 1991 at age 28. At age 29, in 1992, he was installed Asiwaju Balogun of Bakatari in Ido Local Government In 1992, he was honoured as a Great Ambassador of Kuti Hall, University of Ibadan.
In 1992, he got the Best Local Government of The Year award. He became the Life Grand Patron of Ibadan North Local Government Community Development Council also in 1992. He bagged an Honourary Superintendent of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC award in 1992.
He got an Award of Excellence by National Council of Islamic Youth Organizations in Nigeria in 1992. At age 33, in April 1996, he was elected to represent Oyo South Senatorial District under the defunct UNCP but was not sworn-in alongside others, due to military incursion.
Before then, he had served as a member of the 8-man, steering Committee on feasibility of Establishing Ibadan City Development Corporation under the chairmanship of a former Governor Victor Omololu Olunloyo in the administration of late Governor Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola in 1992.
At age 36, in 1999, he became the pioneer State Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He became the State Acting Chairman by September 1999.
At age 40, in 2003, he was appointed as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) under the administration of Governor Rashidi Ladoja.
At age 41, in 2004, he became the Akogun of Ibadanland. In 2004, he was the Amir-Ul-Hajj of the Oyo State delegation to the Holy land of Mecca and Medina. At age 42, in 2005, he became the pioneer Chief of Staff to Governor Rashidi Ladojaý. In 2005, at age 42, Alli becameý the Mogaji of Olofiere family, Mapo Ibadan.
In 2011, he was a member of the ACN Campaign and Strategic Committee. At age 48, in 2011, he wasý appointed Chairman of Odu’a Investment Company Limited. Under his watch as chairman, the conglomerate built the Heritage Mall and Cocoa Mall, Ibadan; Enterprises Development Centre, Ado-Ekiti, Aje Shopping Complex (Osogbo under construction), Idi-Ape Shopping Centre, Ibadan. Also, his chairmanship ensured the continuity of awards of scholarships to 200 students of five owners states of Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti States at 40 students per state.
In a keenly contested election in 2013, after completing his term at Odu’aý Investment Company Limited, members of his social club in Ibadan – Omo Ajorosun Club elected him as their President. Over 100 indigent students from the state have benefited fromý his scholarshipý programmes. He has consistently offered free legal services to the less privileged and party faithful.
He has sponsored over 30 pilgrims to the Holy land of Mecca/Medina and Jerusalem. He likes reading, playing football and table tennis. He is currently the Maye Balogun of Ibadanland.
-Dare Adeniran
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