Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has described his predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola, as a big brother.

Adeleke spoke in a personally signed message he addressed to Oyetola on the occasion of his 69th birthday.

In the statement, Adeleke described the advancing age of Oyetola, who is the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, as a divine grace and prayed to God to grant the minister more blessed years on earth.

“It is my pleasure to congratulate my dear big brother on the occasion of his birthday. I thank God for granting my predecessor another blessed year.

“On behalf of the people and government of Osun state, I convey our heartfelt good wishes.

“Wherever my brother is, he should please enjoy his day,” Adeleke said in the statement.