Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo; Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON and other eminent personalities on Friday attended the funeral service of Late Chief Mary Asake Oloyelogun , mother of the Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bamidele Oleyelogun.

The funeral service was held at Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Anu, Isarun in Ifedore Local Government Area.

Other dignitaries at the funeral service were the deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa; the acting Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Olusegun Odusola; members of the State Executive council; Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Engr. Ade Adetimehin; Chairmen of Local Government Council; Traditional rulers, among other dignitaries.

Members of the State House of Assembly also attended the service in their numbers .

In his homily, the officiating minister, Pastor Emmanuel Arowolo reminded the congregation that life is in phases.

He urged the people to make good use of their positions, adding that there is always tomorrow.

Pastor Arowolo appreciated Governor Akeredolu for his tremendous effort at changing the face of Akure through various road infrastructure.

The Pastor also hailed the Governor over his commitment to the security of lives and property in the state.

In his remarks, Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo represented by Senator Babafemi Ojudu congratulated the speaker, Bamidele Oloyelogun for surviving his aged mother.

Governor Akeredolu urged the children of Mama Oloyelogun to emulate her good deeds.

He emphasized that his administration would continue to deliver dividends of good governance across all sectors of the state.

The Speaker, Bamidele Oloyelogun who spoke on behalf of his siblings appreciated the Vice President and the Governor for honouring him and his family.

Richard Olatunde
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.
December 30, 2022.

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