Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the Governor and the people of Ondo State over the passing of the Secretary to the State Government ,SSG, Tayo Oluwatuyi.
Oluwatuyi reportedly died on Saturday at a hospital in the state from the injuries he sustained in an accident while traveling from Akure to Ibadan, Oyo State, on December 17.
Abiodun, in a condolence letter he sent 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.
He said: “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 stabilizing 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 the same vein,
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has also expressed his condolences with the government and people of Ondo State on the death of Oluwatuyi.
The Governor in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, described the demise of the late Hon. Oluwatuyi as a monumental loss which is very difficult to take, given the immense contribution of the deceased in his lifetime.
Governor Oyebanji described the late Hon. Oluwatuyi as a selfless servant of the people, a grassroots politician, an administrator par excellence and a dependable ally of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in quality service delivery to the people of Ondo State.
He noted that the late Ondo SSG’s unwavering commitment to administrative coordination, policy advisory, and implementation would remain indelible on the minds and in the memory of the people of the Sunshine State.
Governor Oyebanji said the late Hon. Oluwatuyi made his mark in the sands of time with his previous records of service as a Local Government Chairman, Commissioner and twice as SSG with great impact that is still being talked about.
The Governor recalled his working relationship with late Oluwatuyi when he was serving as SSG in Ekiti State and the deceased was SSG under the Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu administration, stating that the deceased was a man of immense capacity.
Governor Oyebanji prayed God to grant the immediate family of the deceased, Governor Aiyedatiwa and colleagues of the deceased in the cabinet, political associates and other well wishers the fortitude to bear the great loss.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, the government and good people of Ondo State during this period of grief.
“We urge the children and family of the deceased to take solace in the legacies left behind by the late Hon. Oluwatuyi, even as we pray for the repose of his soul”, the statement added.
