Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Dapo Abiodun and the Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, have commiserated with the Governor Aiyedatiwa and the people of Ondo.
Governor Abiodun, in a condolence letter to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, 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.
“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 recognize 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 sympathize 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.”
In his reaction, Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described the late Oluwatuyi as a dedicated and hard-working public servant who served his state and the people passionately.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, who commended the deceased’s patriotism and commitment to the service of Ondo State and her people, said the late Oluwatuyi will forever be remembered for his invaluable contributions to the growth and development of the state.
He prayed that God will grant the late Oluwatuyi eternal rest and grant Governor Aiyedatiwa, the Ondo State Government, the deceased’s family, friends, and associates, as well as the entire people of Ondo State, the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.