Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has declared a three-day mourning period over the death of the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Tayo Oluwatuyi.
According to the governor, the mourning period will run from Sunday, 5th January, 2025, to Tuesday, 7th January, 2025.
While disclosing this during a condolence visit to the widow and family of the deceased in Akure, the state capital, Aiyedatiwa said the late Oluwatuyi lived a fulfilled life and made positive impacts on many people.
Oluwatuyi, also known as ‘Tukana’ died on Saturday while receiving treatment in the hospital after a car accident while on a trip from Akure to Ibadan, Oyo State.
The governor, who led the members of the State Executive Council on the condolence visit, stated that the late SSG was a recurring decimal in the governance and politics of the state.
Aiyedatiwa, who extolled the virtues of Oluwatuyi, described him as a complete gentleman who conducted his public and private life with decorum and humility.
He added that the history of the state will not be complete without a mention of the impacts of the late Oluwatuyi
In the condolence register, the governor wrote: “Hon. Tayo Oluwatuyi, you came, you lived, you performed your God-given tasks, and you 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 bosom of your creator, God. Amen.”
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