Former Deputy Governor of Ogun
State, Alhaji Abdul Rafiu Ogunleye, is dead.
Alh Abdul Rafiu Ogunleye was
deputy governor during the administration of Chief Olusegun Osoba.
He died Monday morning at his
home town, Itele, Ijebu, at the age of 79.
Ogun State Governor, Dapo
Abiodun, has expressed sorrow over the demise.
Abiodun, in a statement signed by
his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Kunle Somorin, described Alhaji Ogunleye as an
astute administrator and a politician per excellent, who contributed immensely
to the socio-economic and political development of Ogun State.
The Governor attributed the
development currently being enjoyed by the people to the efforts of people like
the deceased, who worked tirelessly to ensure that the State attains its
current status.
He said he had hoped that the
former Deputy Governor would live longer so that his administration “would
continue to tap from his wealth of experience for the benefit of the people of
the State”.
Abiodun urged the family to take
consolation in the fact that Alhaji Ogunleye lived an impactful life that
benefited thousands of people, praying Almighty Allah to give them the
fortitude to bear the loss and grant him repose in Aljanna Firdaus.
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