Dapo Abiodun Mourns Ondo SSG

Gov. Dapo Abiodun has expressed his condolences to the governor and the people of Ondo State for the loss of the SSG, Tayo Oluwatuyi.

PUNCH Online reports that Oluwatuyi died on Saturday at a hospital in the state from the injuries he sustained in an accident while travelling from Akure to Ibadan, Oyo State, on December 17.

According to a statement sent to journalists on Saturday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Lekan Adeniran, in a condolence letter he sent to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Abiodun described Oluwatuyi’s death as a great loss to the government and the state at large as he prayed for the repose of his soul.

He said, “I am deeply saddened by the news of the demise of Mr. Tayo Oluwatuyi, a consummate public servant, thoroughbred professional, and highly conscientious individual whose imprints and strides in and out of the government in Ondo State have been nothing short of phenomenal.

“The news of his death came as a rude shock, but, as in all situations, we recognise that whatever deep affection and love we had for him pales into insignificance when placed side by side with the love of Almighty God, who has chosen this Yuletide period to call him into His bosom, and whose will remains inviolate.

“He was a brilliant administrator and sagacious politician. He was an embodiment of virtues and a strong bridge between the political class and the career officers. His stabilising role in government will be missed by all. On behalf of the Southern States’ governors, I want to sympathise with His Excellency, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and the entire good people of Ondo State over the sudden demise of Oluwatuyi.

“I urge my brother, the State Executive Council, and the family and friends of the deceased to take consolation in the fact that the deceased lived a life of service for which he will be remembered for a long time to come. May God repose his soul and grant his immediate family the requisite fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.”