Olushola Omogbehin
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has congratulated the Asiwaju Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta states, Alhaji Olatunde Badmus, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday and revealed how octogenarians can live longer.
He disclosed this in Osogbo on Saturday at the book launch to mark Badmus’ 80th birthday.
Obasanjo who was represented by the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, noted Badmus’ brilliant leadership roles in business and other spheres of life.
He charged Badmus and other octogenarians to prioritise rest, one hour of exercise daily and a two-meal-a-day routine to live beyond 90 years.
“By every standard, you are successful in all your endeavours. Your leadership roles in all the businesses you undertook are impressive. In business and outside business, you always make God your partner.
“At the age of 80, let me welcome you to this club. Let me read the rules of the club to you. Number one, your father and mother must not be alive, you must sleep for eight hours every day, you must undertake one hour of daily exercise like walking, and you must eat only twice a day.
“With obedience to these rules, your admission is registered and your longevity beyond 90 years is assured,” Obasanjo said.
Aliko Dangote, who was also at the event said Badmus had been committed to his religion while carving a niche for himself in the business world.
“I was a young businessman when I met Baba. I want young entrepreneurs, especially students, to learn from this nobleman. I want to launch this book with the sum of N100m.
“The celebrant has been a great man who has held on to his religion. He is a very religious person and also an astute businessman. We have been together for a very long time, since I was also a young man hustling to make money.
“But he has been able to maintain his business and his religion, so I admire and respect him. This made me leave Lagos. I drove for four hours and I am driving four hours back. May God give him long life and continued blessings,” he said.
Also present at the event are: Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, who commissioned a mosque built by Badmus as part of activities commemorating his 80th birthday in Osogbo, Osun State.
