Governor Makinde Mourns Former Minister Ajibola Afonja’s Passing
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has expressed his sorrow over the death of former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Prince Ajibola Afonja, calling it shocking.
In a statement by his Special Assistant on Print Media, Mr. Moses, Makinde described Afonja as an illustrious son of Oyo State who promoted the state well.
Afonja, who was also a former Chairman of First Bank Plc, died at 82 on Sunday night at the University College Hospital in Ibadan.
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Makinde extended his condolences to Afonja’s family, the people of Oyo town, and the entire state, praying for the peaceful repose of his soul and support for the family and community.
“I received the news of the death of a former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Prince Ajibola Afonja, with shock and sadness.
“Prince Afonja was a great ambassador of Oyo State, who promoted the state and made immense contributions to its growth.
“It is my prayer that God grant repose to his soul and grant him Aljana Firdausi,” the governor said.
