Tuesday, February 20, 2024 -The service of songs and tribute night in honour of the late governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu, was held at Jogor Centre, Ibadan of Oyo state on Monday, February 19.
This was revealed by the Chief Press
Secretary to the late governor, Olatunde Richard, via his X handle on Monday,
February 19.
According to Richard, dignitaries who attended the ev
ent include Ondo state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa; Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji; Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Debo Ogundoyin, and his wife; Fayemi's wife, Bisi; Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Ondo State chapter, Ade Adetimehin; members of the Ondo State House of Assembly; some members of the state executive council, and former members of the State Executive appointed by the late Akeredolu, led by former Secretary to the State Government, Oladunni Odu among others.
A former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, in his tribute at the event described Akeredolu as the commander-in-chief in defending the defenceless people of the Southwest, Nigeria.
Other speakers at the event included a
childhood friend of the late Governor for over 60 years, Dr Charles 'Diji
Akinola; Sir Biyi Adesanya; former Special Adviser to the late Governor on
Union Matters and Special Duties, Mr Dare Aragbaiye; a family friend, Mr Ayo
Sotirin; a friend and professional colleague, Prof. Wole Akintayo; Head of
Chambers, Olujimi & Akeredolu Legal, Mr. Ibrahim Lawal among others.
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