By Gafar Alabi,

The Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has celebrated four of its staff across different departments as they retired after 35 years of meritorious service.

The retirees were Mrs. Felicia Sofela, a Secretary from the department of Social Mobilisation,  Mrs. Modinat Adeleye of the department  Administration and Supplies; Mrs. Oluwatoyin Mustapha of Accounts and Finance, a Higher Executive Officer; and Mrs. Kehinde Adeyemi of Physical Planning and Project Implementation.

Speaking, during the retirement ceremony at the Board’s Conference Room, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Chairman of the Board, Evangelist Olalekan Ifede, described life after service as a new phase filled with diverse opportunities and prayed for God’s guidance and success for the retirees.

Represented by the Permanent Member III of the Board, Hon. Abiodun Ajayi, Ifede urged the retirees to continue doing good and remain honourable, noting that divine help often comes through human channels.

In their goodwill messages, Permanent Member II, Hon. Isiaka Aderounmu, and Permanent Member IV, Rt. Hon. Akeem Balogun, commended the retirees for their dedication and contributions, while in active service, praying for continued guidance in their post-service lives.

Earlier, the Director of Administration and Supplies, Mr. Femi Fatade, highlighted the retirees’ immense contributions to the Board, stating that their service records reflected diligence, professionalism, loyalty and unwavering commitment to duty.

Responding, the retirees jointly echoed words of appreciation to the Board, under the leadership of Evangelist Ifede, for the honour bestowed on them, assuring that they would not take the gesture for granted.