Up Close and Personal – 09072025

Still on the subject of appreciating those who have impacted our lives in immeasurable ways, I want to acknowledge two more people today.

The first is my uncle, Mr. Funsho Ikotun (FCA), who sponsored my registration as a student member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) at a time when I didn’t even understand the value it would bring me later. I am truly grateful, Sir, for being a model and source of inspiration to me.

The next person is a friend from my undergraduate days. It was during my second year at OAU when I got allocated a shared room in Awo Hall, but I had no mattress to sleep on. I think I spent my first night on the bare string bed, those stringed beds from back in the day.

Olakunle Akinsola visited the next day, and when he heard how I had slept, he more or less insisted that I come stay with him in Staff Quarters, Road 20b. That was how I began squatting with him. Kunlexy, thank you for being a true friend then, and for still being one, despite the geographical distance between us today.

Like I said last week, let’s be intentional about remembering those who have impacted our lives and dedicate this month to reaching out to them.

Enjoy your day and the rest of your week!

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