Ondo State Governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), on Friday nominated two new commissioners designate.
The two nominees are Akinwumi Samson Sowore and Prince Joseph Adeboboye Ologbese.
In a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary explained that the names of the nominees have been forwarded to the State House of Assembly for screening, clearance and confirmation.
The statement reads: “Akinwumi Samson
is from Ese-Odo Local Government Area while Prince Joseph Adeboboye Ologbese is from Akoko Southwest Local Government Area.
“The two nominees are expected to replace the two former commissioners from the local government areas, Donald Ojogo and Gboyega Adefarati, who resigned their appointments to contest elective positions”.
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In the same vein, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Friday joined other dignitaries and eminent personalities from across the country at the burial service for the late Olatunji Fagboyegun, held at the Cathedral Church of St David, Ijomu, Akure.
In a condolence letter personally signed by the Governor, he described the late Olatunji Fagboyegun as the scion of the highly reputable Fagboyegun family of Uso/Owo.
While describing the late Olatunji’s demise as shocking, the Governor said the deceased was industrious, selfless, focused and generous.
“He was a person in whose presence one felt an overwhelming radiance of conviviality, amity and brilliance. He was never tired of assisting the downtrodden. He possessed the Midas Touch, anything he ventured into turned to gold. He was the entrepreneur associated with quintessence in all his dealings. He was the shining star among other entrepreneurs who were his contemporaries”, he said.
Other dignitaries at the service include: the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun and his wife, Bamide Abiodun; the former Governor of Adamawa State, Bala James Ngilari, Senator Lekan Mustapha and some members of the Ondo State.
In his sermon, the Archbishop of Ondo Province and Bishop of Akure Diocese of the Anglican Communion, Rt Revd. Dr Oluwole Borokini charged the congregation to live a worthy life, adding that it is the only way to secure a place in eternity.
