President Goodluck Jonathan on
Thursday described the death of
High Chief Bayo Akinnola, the
traditional Prime Minister of Ondo
Kingdom, as a great national loss.
In a statement issued on
Wednesday by the special Adviser
to the President on Media and
Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati,
Jonathan said he received the
news of the death with sadness.
The President, on behalf of the
Federal Government, extended
sincere condolences to the
daughter of the deceased and
Minister of Communications
Technology, Mrs Omobola
Johnson.
He also commiserated with other
members of the Akinnola family
and the Government and People
of Ondo State.
“The President joins them in
mourning the illustrious Lisa of
Ondo Kingdom, who distinguished
himself in life as a renowned
educationist, administrator,
entrepreneur, industrialist and
leader of his people.
“President Jonathan urges Chief
Akinnola’s family, friends,
associates, dependants and
admirers to be consoled by the
knowledge that he lived a most
fulfilled life, and has left a legacy
of notable achievements in
various fields of human
endeavour,’’ Abati said.
“The President prays that God
Almighty will console all who
mourn Chief Akinnola and grant
his departed soul eternal peace,’’
he added.
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