Ondo Declares Three-Day Mourning For Late SSG

By Ayodele Oni

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Sunday, led members of the State Executive Council on a condolence visit to the family of late Temitayo Oluwatuyi, who was until his death on Saturday, the Secretary to the State Government.

The Governor attested to the fact that the late Secretary to the Government of Ondo State lived a fulfilled life and made positive impacts on many people.

The SSG died on Saturday, while receiving treatment in a hospital after a car accident.

Aiyedatiwa pointed out that late Oluwatuyi was a recurring decimal in the politics and governance of Ondo State, adding that the history of the state will not be complete without a mention of his impacts.

The Governor also spoke, via a video call, with the children of the deceased who are based outside the country.

Governor Aiyedatiwa extolled the virtues of Oluwatuyi, and described him as a complete gentleman who conducted his public and private life with decorum and humility.

The Governor who prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased, promised the support of the government for the family at this difficult time.

In the condolence register, the Governor wrote: “Hon Tayo Oluwatuyi, you came, you lived, you performed your God-given tasks and 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 bossom of your creator, God. Amen.”

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Pastor Ayoade Babalola, led the team in a special prayer for the family, the Akure community and the State.

Meanwhile, Governor Aiyedatiwa has declared a three-day mourning and prayers – from Sunday, 5th to Tuesday, 7th January, in honour of the late SSG.