Chief (Dr.) Peter Taiwo Ogundeji (A.K.A. APATA) Reels Out Activities For 40th Birthday Celebration
Written by News Desk on November 16, 2025
Media Office of Chief (Dr.) Peter Taiwo Ogundeji (A.K.A. APATA), a distinguished philanthropist, entrepreneur, and Chief Executive Officer of the APATA CARES FOUNDATION, has announced a series of week-long events to commemorate his 40th birthday anniversary in a statement.
The celebration according to the statement will feature a range of activities reflecting Dr Ogundeji’s lifelong passion for education, empowerment, health, and community development across the Osun West Senatorial District.
The week-long celebration will commence on Monday, 17 November, with a Colloquium and Book Launch at Leisure Spring Hotel, along Osogbo–Iwo Road, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
The event will bring together guests, community leaders, scholars, and well-wishers to reflect on Dr Ogundeji’s impactful journey and contributions to social development.
This will be followed by health and wellness activities as Apata Cares Foundation sponsors a comprehensive Free Eye Care Outreach on Tuesday, 18 November. It is expected to
feature free eye examinations, distribution of corrective and reading glasses, provision of essential drugs, and cataract surgeries. These medical interventions will take place simultaneously in Ejigbo, Ede, Iwo, and Ikire, all within the Osun West Senatorial District.
On Wednesday, 19 November, a Novelty Football Match to symbolise unity, friendship, and healthy competition among communities in Osun West between Iwo All Stars and Ejigbo All Stars is expected to come up at the Iwo Township Stadium.
A youth and women empowerment program comes up on Thursday, 20 at Legacy Hall, Ola Town, in Ejigbo Local Government Area.
Sewing machines, hair dryers, and other equipment will be distributed to apprentices and small-scale entrepreneurs to boost self-reliance and local productivity.
A special prayer in honour of the celebrant will be held at Apata Castle, opposite Gbolaru Palace, Ilupeju Estate, Ido-Osun, Egbedore Local Government Area,on Friday, 21 November.
The event would be climaxed with a Grand Birthday Celebration at De-Legend Event Centre, beside Grace Cooking Gas, Dele Yes Sir area, Osogbo.
“The programme has been carefully designed to honour a distinguished son of Ola, a man of royal descent whose humility, vision, and commitment to service have touched countless lives across Osun State and beyond.
Chief (Dr.) Peter Taiwo Ogundeji, known widely as APATA, the Rock, has spent four decades exemplifying the ideals of leadership, compassion, and community service.
His quiet achievements, especially through the APATA CARES FOUNDATION, have made a measurable difference in education, healthcare, and empowerment for the less privileged.
As one of the organisers remarked, “Such a man deserves not just a standing ovation, but enduring recognition for his contributions to humanity and his unwavering love for his people.”The statement adds.
