Lagos State governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, has sworn in Adekunle Gold’s father as the Tutor General/Permanent Secretary for Education for the State.

The music star excitedly shared the good news on his Instagram page and a photo of the swearing-in ceremony.

The excited “Ire” crooner did not mince words as he listed his father’s admirable values and recounted how he strived to give their family the best life humanly possible.

Gushing about his 56-year-old brilliant Dad, the singer said he shed tears of joy as his father’s long-term dream finally came to past.

He said with pride he watched as his father’s achievements were read out as he was sworn in by Governor Ambode on Monday.

Adekunle Gold wrote;

“I CRIED TODAY

Growing up, I watched my dad worked so hard for too little. Teachers weren’t big earners. But my dad, with the help of my mum, provided everything all 4 of us needed – maybe not wanted, but definitely needed.

I remember when my dad went to Uniben for his first degree. My sisters and I were very young, and communication with him was pretty much impossible because it was before the era of cell phones. We only saw him when he had school breaks.

He finished as the best in his class with a distinction in Fine Arts, Painting & Graphics Major. He was part of the team that co-wrote the module for teachers at one time. Every day, after his primary assignment as a Fine Arts teacher at Keke High School, he would go to Teachers’ College to teach other teachers.

He was willing to do whatever it would take to make extra money to fend for us and build a house for us to live in. I almost forgot – he is a published writer. Brilliant Man!

My dad didn’t literally sit me down to teach me great values and diligence. Luckily, he didn’t have to, because I saw it in him every day.

He has given so much of himself and truly values the opportunity to be serving the government and every school he’s worked at as either teacher, VP or principal. He’s won about 30 awards for his selfless service to the state. My Dad. A Man!

A man that refuses to cut corners, believes in hard work and is known for his integrity. He always said to me; “Your name is precious, you must protect it!”
Hard as it might be to believe, I can honestly say I’ve never seen him disobey traffic rules or give bribe.

When other principals allowed people use their schools for special centres, my dad said no. He said – “I have been in service for far too long to let quick money ruin my reputation.”

His dream has always been to become a Permanent Secretary of Lagos state. It was his dream, it was also mine for him.

In this moment, this 56-year-old brilliant man’s dream is now his reality. Today, I sat in the audience, and I listened as they read out loud his achievements.

I watched as he was sworn in as a Tutor General/Permanent Secretary for Education.

So I cried today, but they were happy tears.”