Sir Peter O.Aliu is undoubtedly one of the best Chief of Protocols the Country has ever produced. The unassuming civil servant during his tenure as MFCT Chief of Protocol gave new meaning to the official etiquette hitherto treated with levity in the country. He ensured strict compliance with the Ethics of Protocol, and his unwavering commitment and dedication to the task ranked him as second to none in the annals of FCT Protocol and the country at large.
Little wonder it was always difficult for anyone catching a glimpse of him to fish him out like a needle in a haystack. His uncommon humility would make you, at first sight, classify him among the Protocol officers on duty as he would not flaunt his office position as an appellate.
Hatchback, On duty, he was always taking the back row, thus reechoing the wisdom that “its better to lead from behind and put others in the front for them to claim victory and be inspired to have confidence in themselves,
Today, Sir Peter O. Aliu clocks 80 years of a life well lived – Spartan, religious, discipline, kindness. humility and devotion. A life without extremes.
He has left an impregnable imprint that could not be effaced on the minds of every staff members of FCDA who had a rare opportunity to have met him in active service.
Celebrating a Quiescent Achiever, Political Warrior, Abiodun Ekolo — Isiaka Kehinde
Sir Peter O. Aliu extends equal enervating zeal to the church environment where people say he will not live anything to chances. He will ensure every events go spick and -span. That’s what earned him the sobriquet of ” Mr Protocol ”
Up to the present, he is providing necessary support to me as a father figure and tutoring me on how to navigate life terrain by observing all protocols.
Join me to celebrate the icon today for his gilded heart full of compassion , a rare devotion to the service of God and dedication to humanity. May God continue to guide his steps and crown his efforts with monumental success. 80 never looked so amazing!
Happy birthday sir.
Isiaka Kehinde writes in from ibadan.
