Retired Chief Security Officer of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Elder Joseph Morakinyo Oleshin (JP) will clock 80 years on May 22.

The occasion will be marked with a family thanksgiving service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Eleyele, Ile Ife, Osun State followed by a grand reception at his home.


Oleshin served in the Nigeria Police Force for decades. He worked at the Ibru Organisation briefly as Head of Security before his appointment as CSO at the OAUTH from where he retired in 2002.


A pillar of the church and community, Oleshin continues to enjoy his retirement in company of his grandchildren and has mentored scores of students of the Obafemi Awolowo University.

Speaking on his upcoming birthday, Oleshin gave gratitude to God for good health and grace to see his children achieve great successes in his lifetime.


He urged young people to always trust in God and imbibe the spirit of hard work, tenacity of purpose and perseverance noting that with God all things are possible.