By Dada Ahmed.
Elders who have attained 70 years and above have been advised to take life easy and dwell more on things that soften their living experiences in the remaining years before their final day on earth.
Rev.J.O Ajewole gave the advice at UMCA Church in Lokoja on Sunday in his words of admonition to elders at the 70th birthday ceremony of Mr.Ayodele Koleoso.
Rev.Ajewole,who is also a legal practitioner, congratulated Mr.Koleoso for attaining platinum age and wished him well in the years ahead.
He described the attainment of 70 years in the life any human being as a spectacular favour and blessing from God, adding that life expectancy in many societies is at 45 years because of the various social and economic challenges facing people globally, particularly the under developing countries.
He called on the age bracket concerned not to allow the vanity of life to becloud their sense of judgment of what society expects of them at that age, adding at they should be much closer to God in their activities and be exemplary in their conducts for emulation by others.
Ajewole reminded the elders that “life is vanity, so those who by special grace of God attain 70 years have no time to waste any more.”
According to him, time waits for nobody, pointing out that elders at that level of age should create time to reflect on their past, with a view to amending their actions, if any.
Responding, the celebrant, thanked friends and wellwishers who turned up at the church to celebrate his platinum with him.
Mr. Koleoso recalled that though he experienced tough time in his journey of life, but thanked God for always being there to intercede on his behalf against the enemy.
In their message of solidarity, friends described the celebrant as love personified, noting he is committed to the needs of others and investing in human development among other virtues they cherished in him.
Our correspondent at the colourful occasion include,special prayer for the celebrant and his family and presentation of gifts to you and group photograph.
