It was a moment of mixed feelings in Abuja last night at Chelsea Hotel, when the CBN organised a send forth party in honor of Chief Bayo Adelabu who resigned from the apex bank to delve into politics to serve his home state, Oyo. Present at the occasion was Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1 ably represented by Oloye 'Lekan Alabi.
Speaking at the events, the Governor of CBN, Mr Godwin Emiefele mentioned how Adelabu worked meritoriously as a professional accountant in the directorate of operations, he confessed how sad and happy the staff of CBN were at the moment: he said they were sad he was leaving them at the apex bank for politics but was happy that Adelabu was also leaving them to becoming the next governor of Oyo State. He commended the courage he took for leaving for politics, 'it takes guts' he went on, 'it is good to see professional, smart and intelligent people delving into politics, this is the only we can embed good ethics into our political system, we should encourage them to further serve their fatherland.
Also speaking was President General CCII, Chief Yemi Soladoye who marvelled at such heritage of the Adelabu dynasty and their sincere passion for their home state from the Adegoke Adelabu era. He expressed his disbelief at how the governor of CBN eulogized Adelabu for his hardwork and meticulous efforts at handling his duties because this same Adelabu is always present in Ibadan every weekend to contribute his quota to Oyo State as well. He went on to mention how Adelabu has contributed to the growth of the Ibadan Indigenes and how they are solidly behind him on his ambition to becoming the next governor of the state.
The celebrated himself, Bayo Adelabu in his vote of thanks: expressed his sincere gratitude to the former president, Goodluck Jonathan for appointing him as the deputy governor CBN and to the incumbent President Mohammadu Buhari for keeping him in office, he appreciated everyone present at the event: his wife, Chief (Mrs) Oluseyi Adelabu, who always stood by him; his former boss at First Bank, Mr Bisi Onasanya and the executive ranks of First Bank present; the executives at CBN; his blossom friends and colleagues from Oyo State, he talked of how much experience he garnered at the apex bank while in service and that it had been his long designed plan to retire early from public and private service. If he had consulted anyone before retiring from the CBN, no one will advice him to it, not even his mentor, Dr Oba Otudeko. He thanked the governor of Oyo state, Gov Abiola Ajimobi for making politics acceptable to people like him.
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