Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - The House of Representatives has announced the passing of one of its members, the Honourable. (Prince) Olaide Akinremi, also known as Jagaban.
A statement signed by House Spokesman
Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr.,
on Wednesday, July 10, said Akinremi who represented Ibadan North Federal
Constituency under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), d!ed
after a brief illness.
Hon. Akinremi who served as Chairman
of the House Committee on Science Research Institutions, passed away on this
morning. He was aged 51.
The statement said,
“Until his demise, the Oyo legislator was a
dedicated public servant known for his unwavering commitment to the development
of his constituency and the country at large. His passion for service, coupled
with his deep understanding of the needs and aspirations of his people, earned
him the endearing title of ‘Jagaban.’
Throughout
his tenure, he was a staunch advocate for policies and initiatives that
promoted social welfare, economic growth, and scientific research. His
contributions to legislative debates and his active participation in committee
activities were a testament to his dedication and hard work.
Rep.
Akinremi was as much a grassroots politician as he was an astute statesman who
leveraged his goodwill and network of relationships to attract a positive
impact to the people of his constituency. He built friendships by being
intentional about reaching out and sending goodwill messages to all colleagues
on special occasions, fostering camaraderie and unity within the House.
As a ranking
member, Rep. Akinremi had a keen institutional memory and was a mentor to many
first-time parliamentarians, guiding them with wisdom gained from his extensive
experience in legislative affairs.”
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