President Bola Tinubu has described the late Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu as a “fearless soldier” and “unwavering advocate” for his people.
Speaking during the funeral service in honour of the deceased at Saint Andrew’s Cathedral, Owo in Ondo State, the President who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima lauded Akeredolu’s “indomitable legacy of national service.”
In his sermon, Dean of the Anglican Church of Nigeria, Most Reverend Blessing Enyindah, extolled the virtues of the late Akeredolu, noting that the deceased will be greatly missed based on the contributions he made to the lives of his family members, legal profession, the church, Ondo State and Nigeria at large
Most Reverend Enyindah reminded mankind of how fluid and short life could be, calling on Nigeria’s political leaders to be more concerned about impacting humanity instead of acquiring wealth at the expense of those they govern.
He appealed to President Tinubu to take steps to address the many challenges Nigerians are facing, saying citizens are looking up to the President for succor in line with his campaign promises.
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Other dignitaries present at the service include, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje; Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki; Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori; Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri; Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo; Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwolu; former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi; Former Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola; and former Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko among others.
The Vice President alongside other top government officials had earlier arrived Owo town in a helicopter from the Ondo State airport in Akure, the state capital.
Shettima was received by the host governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who accompanied him to church for the funeral service in honour of the late Governor.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
