Percy Onyeka
The late governor Rotimi Akeredolu was characterized by Rt. Rev. Stephen Fagbemi, the bishop of the Owo Anglican Diocese in Ondo state, as a visionary leader who was fervently committed to the ways of God.
Fagbemi made this statement during the late Akeredolu’s memorial service, which was held as part of his burial preparations.
Dignitaries from all throughout the nation attended the ceremony at St. Andrew’s Cathedral Church on Imola Street in Owo.
According to him ” the late Akeredolu was not only a governor but was also a visionary leader who was passionate about the things of God.
He added that Akeredolu” has left a void that will be difficult to fill in the Diocese, the state, and the nation at large.
The cleric prayed to God to grant the family the strength to bear the loss. In his brief exhortation, Most Reverend Simeon Borokini, the Anglican Bishop of Akure Diocese and Archbishop of Ondo Ecclesiastical Province said Akeredolu served the people of the state well.
Borokini urged everyone to always do good in whatever position they occupy. The late governor’s younger brother, Prof. Wole Akeredolu expressed gratitude on behalf of the family. Prof Akeredolu thanked everyone for their support and love for the late Akeredolu.
He noted that the various testimonies and tributes about Akeredolu have consoled their hearts and reaffirmed that their Patriarch lived a life of significance and made a positive impact on society.
The Service of Songs was attended by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Deputy Governor, Mr. Adelami Olayide; Deputy Governor of Kogi State; Salifu Joel Oyibo, Minister of State for Youth Development Olawande Ayodele; Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Hellen Ogunwumiju; other justices of the Court of Appeal, Chairman of the APC in the state Engr. Ade Adetimehin; Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji; Chief Judge Justice Olusegun Odusola; Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire, other senators and the former PDP governorship candidate in the state Mr. Eyitayo Jegede SAN
Also present were the wife of the former Governor of Ekiti State, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, former Minister Prince Ademola Adegoroye, members of the House of Representatives, APC governorship hopeful, Wale Akinterinwa, the leadership and members of the Christian Association of Nigeria amongst others.
Techrectory with Agency Report
