Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has declared a three-day mourning period in honor of the late Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Tayo Oluwatuyi, who passed away on Saturday following injuries sustained in a motor accident along the Ife-Ibadan Expressway.
Governor Aiyedatiwa, accompanied by members of the state executive council, visited the deceased’s family in Akure, the state capital, to express condolences and announce the mourning period. Describing Oluwatuyi, fondly known as Tukana, as a significant figure in the state’s political and governance landscape, the governor lauded his impactful contributions to Ondo State.
“Hon Tayo Oluwatuyi, you came, you lived, you performed your God-given tasks, and impacted lives,” Governor Aiyedatiwa said. “You have decided to leave us at a time we never expected, but God said it is time to come home. May you rest at the bosom of your Creator. Amen.”
The Governor also assured the bereaved family of the government’s full support during this difficult period.
The late Oluwatuyi, a respected leader in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, passed away days after the accident at an undisclosed hospital. His death has drawn widespread condolences, with President Bola Tinubu and several state governors expressing their sorrow.
In a statement from his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu mourned the loss of the late SSG, recognizing his steadfast dedication to the people of Ondo State and his significant contributions to the state’s progress.
“Oluwatuyi served the people of Ondo State with unwavering dedication, providing essential support for policy coordination and implementation,” the statement read.
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