By John Ogunsemore
The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has declared a three-day mourning and prayers for late Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Hon. Temitayo Oluwatuyi.
According to his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the governor declared a three-day mourning and prayers to last from Sunday, 5th to Tuesday, 7th January, in honour of the late SSG.
Adeniyan said the governor led members of the State Executive Council on a condolence visit to the wife of the late Oluwatuyi and members of his family, in Akure, on Sunday.
Oluwatuyi died on Saturday while receiving treatment in the hospital after a car accident.
Aiyedatiwa said the late SSG lived a fulfilled life and made positive impacts on many people,
He said late Oluwatuyi was a recurring decimal in the politics and governance of Ondo State, adding that the history of the state would not be complete without a mention of his impacts.
The governor also spoke, via a video call, with the children of the deceased who are based outside the country.
Aiyedatiwa extolled Oluwatuyi’s virtues, describing him as a complete gentleman who conducted his public and private life with decorum and humility.
Praying for the repose of the soul of the deceased, the governor promised the support of the government for the family at this difficult time.
In the condolence register, the governor wrote: “Hon Tayo Oluwatuyi, you came, you lived, you performed your God-given tasks and impacted lives. You have decided to leave us at a time we never expected but God said it is time to come home. May you have rest at the bossom of your creator, God. Amen.”