Honourable Tomisin Edu Falade on Thursday marked her birthday in grand style, with a humanitarian outreach that many observers have described as rare and unprecedented in Ondo State’s political and social history.
The celebration, which coincided with her birthday on February 5, 2025, began early in the morning with a visit to her ancestral hometown of Iju-Itaogbolu.
There, Hon. Falade moved round the local market, personally distributing cash gifts to market women in their stalls as a show of appreciation and support for grassroots traders who form the backbone of the local economy.
From Iju, the celebrant proceeded to Oda town, where she extended similar gestures to market women and youths.
Beneficiaries received cash support aimed at empowering their small-scale businesses and boosting youth entrepreneurship.
The exercise was met with cheers, prayers, and words of gratitude from community members who described the gesture as timely and impactful.
The birthday outreach continued in Akure, the state capital, where Hon. Falade visited major markets including Isikan and Erekesan markets.
In each location, she interacted warmly with traders and residents, distributing cash gifts and encouraging them to remain resilient in the face of economic challenges.
The day-long event culminated at her campaign office in Akure, which witnessed a massive turnout of supporters, well-wishers, party faithful, and political leaders from across the state.
The atmosphere was festive, as guests gathered to celebrate with the Honorable, praising her compassion, generosity, and people-centered leadership style.
There was an abundance of food and drinks as attendees ate, drank, and made merry in celebration of the birthday, which many described as more of a community empowerment programme than a personal festivity.
Speaking briefly at the event, Hon. Falade expressed gratitude to God for life and thanked the people for their unwavering support, noting that her birthday celebration was deliberately designed to give back to the people and touch lives directly.
Political observers noted that such a widespread, grassroots-focused birthday outreach is uncommon in the state, further reinforcing Hon. Falade’s reputation as a leader deeply connected to the people.
As the celebrations drew to a close, many attendees offered prayers and goodwill messages, wishing her continued success and greater achievements in the years ahead.
