Auntie mi Bola Owon jù lọ, you are incredibly precious to me. You are a source of endless inspiration and support.
From the moment we met in 2014, when you were the assistant dean of my department, I thought to myself, “that's who I want to be when I am that age,” and so I followed you.
You've been a mentor, a confidant, and a guiding light. Your kindness, wisdom, and unwavering support have shaped not just my career, but also my personal growth. Knowing and working with you the last 12 years has been phenomenal and truly remarkable.
As I understand your vision for OPS more deeply, I'm able to integrate that vision into my own life and in raising my children, thereby raising world changers. This is a gift you have given me that I will never take for granted, and I am endlessly grateful.
You are a grateful soul who always gives more than you receive, and that is one of the most valuable lessons you’ve taught me. A grateful mindset truly is the gateway to an abundant life in every sense—emotionally, physically, and in all aspects. I am deeply grateful for that lesson.
You embody strength, grace, and a genuine desire to uplift those around you. Your generosity and unconditional love have been a blessing in my life, and I am endlessly grateful for all the lessons and memories we've shared.
I celebrate you and all that you mean to me. Thank you for being a mentor, a confidant, and a guiding light.
- OLUWAYEMISI EMMANUEL