One of the guests Dr Fagbamila, described Uwadiae as a boss, who gave his subordinates free hands to operate without compromising the ethics and work discipline at WAEC.
"His approach to WAEC's welfare accounted for why I didn't go out to work, I want to thank him for his support," he said.
Another guest, Alhaji Maliki Adelowo described Uwadiae as good mentor, saying he was a rare boss who made working environment suitable and enjoyable for mentees.
"As my boss, he was responsible for my international trip abroad.
"One day he called me, asking me to prepare to go to Singapore for official duty.
"This was surprising to me, a WAEC staff, who had never gone on any foreign trip before.
"He did not only approve the Singapore trip, but also that of the transit through London," he said
While, thanking him for all he contributed to his family's upliftment, Adelowo prayed that Uwadiae and his family will continue to grow and progress.
Mr Collins Uduh, an associate of the ex-WAEC registrar tagged him as his friend, brother and father, saying: "even though he was not old enough to be his father."
High Chief Olutise Adenipekun, the Aro of Ere-Ijesa, who also served as WAEC of Lagos described the erstwhile registrar as "a boss, even in retirement.
"I have not distance myself from him. He is like a father to my children," he said
He said he was happy to be present for Uwadiae 70th birthday.
Also Mr Badmus Omorogie, a former Public Relation Officer (PRO) of WAEC, tagged him a good mentor.
" I was closed to him, he counseled me. I was receiving advice from him so that I don't fall into pitfalls in the place.
"I tried to know where he wants me to go to and where he doesn't want me to go. It is a privilege to share the same birthday date with him.
"I was embarrassed one day when he called me to wish me Happy Birthday," he said
Ditto, Tessy Omoregie, wife of the former pro, spoke glowingly of her husband's former boss, while thanking him for his fatherly love.
Mr Patrich Ehigiene described Uwadiae as a detriabalised Nigerian, who knows no ethnic boundary.
"Through him, I know that there are men and there are men. I also know that there are kings and there are kings .
"It was when I met Dr Uwadiae that I know the real meaning of the phrase.
"He has come to be our boss. He does not discriminate . He has become Mr Humility in WAEC. He is a great prophet . He prophesied something into my life and it came to past, " he said.
Reacting to all the encomium being poured on him, Dr . Uwadiae commended all his associates for what they have done to appreciate him.
"I pray to God to honour you all the way you have done to me." he said.
The celebrant, who said he actually don't believe in celebrating birthdays, reiterated that it was his associates that railed round into marking the 70th edition.
He attributed his good working relationship with his associates, which they attested to.
He said, "my believe is that God has helped me in life and I need to be nice to others," he said
He thanked everyone that contributed to the success of the occasion.
Among the personalities who were present at the occasion, apart from his wife, Mrs Hellen Uwadiae, were Prof. Adams Onuka, Chairman of the event, Chief Mrs Aduke Adenipekun, Yeyeluwa of Ere-Ijesa, his former Personal Assistant, Mr Femi Oke, Patrich Ehigie, his son, Edosa Uwadiae, Mr Boye Ajayi and host of others.
Highlights of the event include presentation of Card and comments by his associates and cutting of birthday cake.
