Words alone cannot explain the contributions, of Professor Eddy Olajide Omolehinwa, to the Accounting profession. You are a great teacher, author, mentor and researcher. You taught Accounting with ease and fun that captivate your audience. Your generosity is second to none. I could remember your cheques of ₦50,000 each to Dr. Ajape and myself during 4 months ASUU strike without payment. Your gift to the best 10 students in your courses were encouraging. Donation of your textbooks to staff children are uncountable. You are a giver by nature of. Your contributions to public sector Accounting cannot be overemphasized. You came to the academic world, and made a great impact throughout your 44 years of meritorious service to the University in various capacity. As a Dean, you never discriminated against merit. Everyone got what he/she deserved without any victimisation. As a council member, you stood for justice. You are for the masses and redeemer of the academic redeemable. You are retired from the service but I know you are never tired of positive contributions to your community.
Happy 70th birthday and Retirement from the University of Lagos. I wish you a sustainable retirement
Mrs Oluwabunmi Adebunmi
Department of Accounting
Faculty of Management Sciences
University of Lagos State