The Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has mourned the demise of his immediate predecessor, Senator Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi. He says Ajimobi is a brother, friend and true son of Oyo State.
Makinde says this in a statement he releases shortly after the announcement of the death of the immediate past governors.
The governor expresses how sorry he is on hearing the death of the former governor and sends his condolence message to members of the family of the deceased.
Makinde describes him as a statesman and directed that flags should fly at half-mast on Friday in honor of Ajimobi.
He added that Ajimobi will be remember for leaving a blueprint for some of the activities that his administration is now undertaking.
He pledges that his government will be extending to his family, and all the courtesies deserving of his personage.
Read the statement below:
“I was so sorry to hear the news of the passing away of the immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi which sad event took place earlier today.
“I cannot begin to imagine the pain the family must be going through at this time because of the loss of their patriarch. It is my prayer that God grants them all the strength to bear this great loss.
“I join the good people of Oyo State as we mourn the death of a statesman. I have directed that flags fly at half-mast tomorrow in honour of our brother, friend and illustrious son of Oyo State.
“Surely, he will be remembered for leaving a blueprint for some of the activities that our administration is now undertaking.
“The Oyo State Government will be extending to his family, all the courtesies deserving of his personage. May his soul rest in peace.”
