SPECIAL REPORT: The Man Called Kola Adeshina MFR ...A Rare Philanthropist and Rare Model
By Mike Cerutti Osagie
In a time when many chase titles and wealth for themselves, Kola Adeshina MFR stands apart. He is not just known for his name and national honor, but for his heart. A rare philanthropist and a rare model of service, he has quietly been touching lives without waiting for cameras.
Kola Adeshina believes that influence is not for show, but for lifting others. While others build walls, he builds bridges. While others hoard, he shares. That is why his name keeps coming up in conversations about real leadership and nation building.
His philanthropy is not loud. It is deliberate. From supporting students, to empowering women, to mentoring young entrepreneurs, he gives with dignity. He does not ask what’s in it for him. He asks how he can help.
What makes him a model is consistency. Over the years he has shown that character and compassion can walk together with discipline and excellence. The MFR after his name speaks to service to the nation, but his daily actions speak to love for the people.
In boardrooms and in communities, he carries the same energy. Humble, accessible, and focused. Young people around him often say the same thing: “He listens.” In a world of noise, that is rare.
He also understands timing. Like the Italian proverb says, "Rome was not built overnight." Kola Adeshina builds people the same way — patiently, brick by brick, with guidance, opportunity and resources.
Despite his status and achievements, he remains grounded. He picks calls, he shows up, and he remembers names. Pride has no place in his dictionary. Service does.
Nigeria needs more men like Kola Adeshina MFR. Men who use their platforms to raise others instead of blocking them. Men who understand that the job of leadership is to open doors.
Today like always, we celebrate such rare models. For every youth watching, his life is proof that you can be strong and still be kind. You can be successful and still be human.
•THINGS YOUTHS CAN LEARN FROM KOLA ADESHINA MFR
Service over ego — True leadership is about lifting others, not lifting yourself.
Accessibility matters — Be reachable. Pride kills influence.
Give with dignity — Help people in a way that preserves their self-respect.
Be consistent — Character is daily discipline, not a one-day event.
Listen first — People follow leaders who actually hear them.
Build people slowly — Growth takes time. Invest for the long term.
Stay humble — Titles don’t make you big. How you treat people does.
Open doors — Don’t be a gatekeeper. Be a bridge for the next person.
Combine strength with kindness — You can be firm and still be compassionate.
Leave a legacy — Chase impact, not just income. What you give out lives after you.
---© Osagie, a professional wordsmith and humanitarian, is the publisher of Richlist international magazine. Sent from Ikoyi, Lagos.
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