By Odunayo AgboluajeÂ
The Olu-odo of Odo-Ijesha, Oba Olufemi Olayinka, on Friday, celebrated his elder brother, Prof. Idowu Olayinka, on the occasion of his birthday.
Prof. A.I. Olayinka, who is the 12th Vice Chancellor of University of Ibadan (UI), is a renowned scholar.
In a release he personally signed, the royal father said it was gratifying to celebrate his professor-brother for his exploits in scholarship, teaching, administration, mineral exploration and public intellectualism.
Oba Olayinka, while describing his brother as a rare personage , said the Professor of Geophysics is one in millions.
The traditional leader said: “It is gratifying to celebrate my brother, the 12th Vice Chancellor of the prestigious premier university.  Your footprints and impacts at the University as the VC are indelible and legendary. They are visible to the blind and audible to the deaf.
“You are a great achiever with a towering profile. Your contributions to the development of Odo-Ijesha, Ijeshaland, Nigeria and the world have left many mouths ajar.
“In scholarship, teaching, research, science, services to humanity and other endeavours, you stand out
“You are a blessing to the family, Odo-Ijesha and humanity as a whole.
“On behalf of all sons and daughters of Odo-Ijesha as well as the royal family, I wish you good health and many more fulfilling years. Congratulations, sir”.