Aiyedatiwa declares 3days of mourning for late SSG

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, on Sunday, declared a three-day mourning and prayers in honour of the State’s Secretary to Government SSG, Mr Tayo Oluwatuyi.

Aiyedatiwa, who led members of the State Executive Council on a condolence visit to the wife of the late Oluwatuyi and members of his family, in Akure, promised support.

The governor declared the three-day mourning and prayers, from 5-7, January, in honour of the late SSG.

According to him, the late SSG “lived a fulfilled life and made positive impacts on many people.”

Oluwatuyi died on Saturday while receiving treatment in the hospital after a car accident.

Aiyedatiwa said 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.

He extolled the virtues of Oluwatuyi, describing 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: “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.”