OGUN State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has felicitated with the Odole Oodua and chairman of Premier Lotto Limited and Balogun of Remoland Sir Kessington Adebutu popularlly called ‘Baba Ijebu’ who clocked 86 years on Sunday.
The Governor celebrated the lotto magnate with a social media post which says, “On behalf of my family, the government and good people of Ogun state, I felicitate you on attaining the age of four scores and six.
““We pray that God will grant you the grace of many more years in the service of humanity in good health. Many happy returns, Baba!”
The native of Iperu Remo in Ikenne Local Government of Ogun State, Adebutu was born to the Muslim family of Folarin and Selinat Adebutu in Iperu-Remo.
Both lived up to 97 and 94 years respectively, having commenced business as a pool agent in the 60s.
‘Baba Ijebu’ went ahead to redefine the lotto business in the country.
He has other business interests in agriculture, hospitality, manufacturing, entertainment, real estate among others.
