Governor Ododo Attends Burial of Late Olori Grace Abiola Otitoju in Ekinrin-Adde
His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State, was today represented by the State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara (rtd), at the burial ceremony of Late Olori Grace Abiola Otitoju held at her country home, Ekinrin-Adde, in Ijumu LGA of the State.
The burial which attracted several personalities, paid their last respect to a woman described by many as a philanthropic and spiritual figure.
Olori Grace Abiola Otitoju was the mother of Mrs Yemisi Akanmode, wife of Prince Olusola Akanmode, the Former Deputy Chief of Staff to Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Speaking, the Security Chief conveyed the condolences of the Governor, in his words “His Excellency the Governor sent me to commiserate and celebrate with family of Madam Grace Otitoju who lived a life worthy of emulation . The Governor used the occasion to pay tribute and acknowledge the person of Price Olusola Akonmode, describing him as a father figure to himself.
The Governor admonished the family to continue to sustain the legacy, love and unity Mama left behind.
Also present to pay their last respects to the Late Olori Grace Otitoju were Senator Sunday Karimi – Senator Representing Kogi West; HE Arct. Yomi Awoniyi – Frm. Deputy Governor of Kogi State; Senator Dino Melaye – Frm. Senator Representing Kogi West; Architect Salman Idris – Member House of Reps Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu; Hon. Abiodun Ojo – Frm. Commissioner for Finance Kogi State; Hon. Omotayo Ishaya – Member KSHA Ijumu; Alhaji (Hon). Haruna Ibrahim – Caretaker Chairman Ijumu; Hon. Sunday Faleke – Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations Kogi State; Alhaji Taofiq Isah – Director General Kogi Unility, Infrastructure Management and Compliance Agency; Chief (Hon). Femi Melefa – Frm. Commissioner for Education Kogi State; Professor Olayemi Akinwumi – Vice Chancellor FULokoja; Professor J.J Orugun – Dean Faculty of Management Science PAAU Anyigba; Dr. D.J Enimola – Dean Student Affairs KSUK; Hon. Kingsley Mokikan; Prince Dayo Akanmode; amongst others.
August 10, 2024
