Adaran bows out of Ekiti Civil Service, as well wishers extol her outstanding virtues.

By Bayo Olajide

The  Permanent Secretary, Ekiti State Teaching Service Commission, Mr Michael Omolayo has felicitated the retiring Permanent Secretary,  Ministry of Art, Culture and Tourism, Mrs Mercy Bosede Adaran on the occasion of her 60th birthday and retirement from the Ekiti State Civil Service.

Omolayo who graced the occasion at the Ekiti State Cultural Center, Ado-Ekiti described the celebrant as a diligent, hardworking and decent personality in all ways.

Earlier in his remarks, the Director of Tourism, Mr Adelusi Adebanji speaking on behalf of the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Tourism described Adaran as a mother, a role model as well as one of the resourceful persons in the Ekiti State Civil Service, whose exit from the service will be greatly missed. 

               

The Director charged the civil servants to always imbibe a good character like the outgoing icon, adding that Adaran has served humanity and the state government without blemish, and that the short period she spent in the Ministry will not be forgotten in a hurry.

In his own contribution, His Royal Highness Oba Jacob Adetoyo, the Oluwori of Ijesha land  described Mrs Bosede Mercy Adaran as a merciful mother according to her name and implored audience to emulate her kind virtue.              

  Speeking on behalf of Adaran family, Prof Femi Oke  described the celebrant as a mother and not just a wife and a gender worthy of celebration.  The family's spokesperson expressed that the family is not surprised seeing her in the position she is now because she deserves even more and the family is proud of her.             

A staff from one of the celebrant's former Ministry, Ministry of Education Science and Technology ,Mr Boyode Ogunmola attested to goodness wheels said so far, stressing  the   strength of her character and good gestures.                               

A childhood friend of the celebrant also attested to her good behavior right from their Secondary School days till now which remained intact.                                              

High point of the event was the different performances by the Ekiti State performing Arts company, top Government functionaries, Women in Management and well wishers from different sectors were also in attendance to grace the occasion.