The Publisher of Parrot Xtra Magazine/PMParrot.com, Olayinka Agboola has congratulated Alhaji Hassan Taiwo Fatungase, former Lagos Director, Bakers’ World, Ikeja, on the occasion of his 60th birthday anniversary.
Mr Agboola, in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Ibadan, Oyo state capital, described Fatungase as his long-time friend and brother, adding the celebrant is the most selfless Nigerian he has ever encountered.
Agboola said, “Hassan is not only selfless, he is intelligent, forward looking, hard-working, vibrant, resourceful, compassionate and above all, God-fearing individual.”
The Ibadan-based media entrepreneur further stated that the astute technocrat is a man who appreciates human beings and the value of friendship.
“Those who attended the University of Lagos with him in those days will attest to it that ‘Fatuu’, as he used to be called then would sacrifice anything to keep a working-relationship.
“Even when he joined one of the five-star hotels in Abuja in the early 90s, it did not take long before he was promoted to become the very first African to occupy a managerial position before he joined the Bakers’ World family business in Lagos. His records are still there till today.
“While running Bakers’ World located on Allen Avenue in Ikeja, Lagos, journalists, broadcasters, creative young Nigerians and others were encouraged by him. The records are also there for people to verify. There is almost no big name in the entertainment/media industry in Nigeria today that has not directly and/or indirectly benefitted from Hassan’s large-heartedness. As a matter of fact, he used to settle quarrels when differences and ‘head-on-collisions’ were reported to him.”
“Hassan is team-player and a man who keeps improving in good-naturedness even as a semi-retired bureaucrat. Residents of Awoniyi Estate will tell his story better. Since he became the chairman of the estate, three years ago, living standards have since improved.
“Together with other executive members, the Estate has been winning awards as one of the best in the whole of Lagos State. Solar lights, good roads, fibre-optic-source of internet, faultless security architecture and enhanced sociability…and other achievements have been recorded by the Fatungase-led team.”
Agboola, prayed that Allah continue granting him sound health, more prosperity, divine protection and long life.
