The Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Mr. Tayo Oluwatuyi has been confirmed dead on Saturday at an undisclosed hospital.
The details of his death were still sketchy at the time of filing this report, but it was learnt that the deceased was involved in a road accident along the Ife-Ibadan Road on December 19, 2024, after which he was hospitalised.
Confirming the incident in a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation on Saturday, Wale Akinlosotu, the state government said Oluwatuyi passed away on Saturday.
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed condolences to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, over the demise of the Ondo SSG.
The Governor in a statement by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed described the death of the Late Ondo SSG as a rudeshock, describing him as a vibrant and loyal servant of the people of Ondo state.
He also condoled the immediate and entire family of Mr Tayo Oluwatuyi, the Ondo State Government and the people of Ondo state, adding that Tayo Oluwatuyi will be greatly missed.
“I wish to commiserate with my brother, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state over the demise of the Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Mr Tayo Oluwatuyi.
“Tayo Oluwatuyi in his lifetime was a vibrant and loyal servant of the people of Ondo state. His vacuum will be very difficult to fill.
“I extend my condolences to the immediate and entire Oluwatuyi family, the Ondo State Government and the people of Ondo state. No doubt Tayo Oluwatuyi will be greatly missed.
“We pray that his gentle soul rest in perfect peace,” the Governor noted.
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