Barrister Wale-OjoLanre Hosts 16 Year Old Saxophonist Precious Sodeinde Says Ekiti Is Delighted To Have Such A Prized Asset

by Idowu Adebomi

A 16 year old Saxophonist, Precious Sodeinde has poured encomiums on the wife of Former Governor of Ekiti State Erelu Bisi Fayemi, Prof.Ojo Bakare and Alhaji Dauda Lawal for coming to her aid when she lost her sight. Miss Sodeinde made this revelation when she paid a courtesy visit to the office of Director General Ekiti state Bureau of Tourism Development, Ambassador Wale Ojo-Lanre at the Governor's office in Ado Ekiti. While describing Erelu Bisi Fayemi as God sent to humanity especially in her case when she went totally blind and needed surgery inorder to regain her sight. She said God used the aforementioned personalities to discover her and rebuilt her confidence. She also had special words of appreciation for Ekiti State Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji and his wife for the continuous support they have been rendering to her.

" When I got into the crisis because at a time, I went totally blind, it was a very tough time for me and my family. " When I went blind, and was referred to UCH Ibadan from Abuad, it was my mom taking me everywhere and at a time I asked her if she was not ashamed taking a blind daughter with her every time and she responded that she is only proud to have me as her daughter" This kind words from her mom she said gave her the strength to stay strong even when she was seeing nothing. " But then Ereul Bisi Fayemi came to handle my case not forgetting the efforts of Prof. Ojo Bakare and Alhaji Dauda Lawal. And to even say Governor Abayomi Oyebanji has continued the kind and humanitarian deeds is indeed a thing of joy for me" she concluded. On how she learnt how to play the saxophone, Precious said she started playing at age 10 after her father Gbenga Sodeinde enrolled her in a music school after she took interest in playing the instrument. She also dispel what she described as rumour and the myth that women should not play saxophone because of goitre and because it's a boys thing. " I have had to encourage girls that playing the sax is not only a boy's thing, girls can do it beautifully too and I am living example"

Ambassador Wale Ojo Lanre who hosted the Teenager in his office was in company of the the Executive Secretary Bureau of Tourism Mrs. Owoeye, Director Bureau of tourism development Mr. Ogunsola Femi, the Press officer of the bureau Mr. samuel olabanji and Peculiar Micheal was visibly moved to tears as the young lady narrated her ordeal thanked God on her behalf and also praised her parents for not abandoning her when she needed them most. He revealed that talents like Miss Precious Sodeinde is a valuable asset to the state which should be protected and invested as well. Ambassador Wale Ojo-Lanre maintained that the Miss Precious Sodeinde will also be called upon to display her talents at shows and events in the state. " This is what this Government is all about, kindness and favourable policies. Discovering of talents and helping them achieve their goals in life " He declares that the Government of Abayomi Oyebanji is ready to do more in areas of talent discovery to further project Ekiti State on the world map. " We will continue to support Miss Sodeinde and many others like her" Thereafter, Precious Sodeinde played a number of anthems on her sax to the delight of the people seated.