Former Green Eagles left winger, Felix Owolabi-Akinloye is still basking in the excitement of the merit award which Oyo State Government gave him at the closing ceremony of the 50th anniversary of the sttate in Ibadan on February 3.
The ex-Shooting Stars strong man told TheTabloid.net that he was caught off guard by the award, saying he did not see it coming, hence the astonishment which he expressed upon receiving letter of invitation.
“I was dumbfounded.I couldn’t believe it when a letter was sent to me inviting me to attend the occasion. It was like a day dream considering the enormity and the larger population of Oyo State with over 10 million or above.
“I am very grateful to His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde and the entire people of Oyo State for counting me worthy for this kind gesture.The most significance of the award to me is coming at a time I am still alive to receive it hale and hearty,” he noted.
The University of Lagos Alumnus said though the award is one among many he had received over the years, it is as important to him at this stage of his life. Therefore, he appreciated “the creator of the universe for making it very possible. And so to him be the glory.”
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