June 17
June 17
Yesterday was Father’s Day. I had only two fathers on my mind all day, (1) my biological father, Prince Adeleke Adejare Ladapo and (2) you, my other father, Prof ‘Femi Soyinka.
Apart from my biological father, you are (not were) undoubtedly the only person who has (not had) the greatest impact on this my very eventful life.
You picked me up like a child when I was well past youthful age and moulded me like such an adept potter. You honed my skills through NELA and laid the foundation for what I am today in the NGO world. You not only mentored and nurtured me but provided me with a vivid image after which I molded my relationship with young ones in our NGO milieu.
Now, just like I adopted you, several young ones have adopted me as their father, such that I am gradually but steadily transforming into a father of many nations.
Happy Father’s Day, my Love!
Apart from my biological father, you are (not were) undoubtedly the only person who has (not had) the greatest impact on this my very eventful life.
You picked me up like a child when I was well past youthful age and moulded me like such an adept potter. You honed my skills through NELA and laid the foundation for what I am today in the NGO world. You not only mentored and nurtured me but provided me with a vivid image after which I molded my relationship with young ones in our NGO milieu.
Now, just like I adopted you, several young ones have adopted me as their father, such that I am gradually but steadily transforming into a father of many nations.
Happy Father’s Day, my Love!