Glossy skin, radiant appearance and impeccable energy; all of these gave no hint Mrs Adeola Aduke Yesufu has clocked 70 years – the biblical yardstick for old age. Beaming with an infectious smile as she stood sprightly in the midst of family members and well wishers, Mrs Yesufu cut a picture of a woman in her 50s.

But for her, life has just begun at 70.

It was a splurge of festivities, last weekend at Rosetree Event Centre on Victoria Island in Lagos, where Mrs Yesufu celebrated her birthday. The roll call of guests included family members, friends, top government functionaries and professional colleagues.

The Ekiti State Governor’s wife, Mrs Feyisetan Fayose and former Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Prof Modupe Adelabu, led high-profile dignitaries to the event.

The presence of Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejugbe Aladesanmi, added a royal touch to the occasion, which began with prayers and thanksgiving at All Souls Anglican Church in Lekki Phase 1.

Mrs Yesufu, who retired from Air France, is an active member of Aviation Roundtable, the industry’s watchdog.

Mrs Yesufu stood in awe as family members and professional colleagues paid glowing tributes to her.

The event was organized by August XXIV Events, owned by the celebrant’s daughter, Bolanle Yesufu. 

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EXCLUSIVE PICTURES: Praise, Fanfare, Floodgate of Accolades As Aviation Matriarch, Adeola ‘Ageless’ Yesufu Celebrates 70th Birthday