Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has mourned the demise of the former military administrator of the State, Colonel Anthony Uzoma Obi (rtd), describing his death as painful.
Colonel Obi who served as the military governor of Osun State between August 1996 and August 1998, died on Saturday, January 1, as announced by his family.
In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ismail Omipidan, Governor Oyetola condoled the family of the deceased and hailed his contributions to governance in Osun State.
He noted he was one of the leaders who laid the foundation of the state and served Nigeria and Osun State in particular selflessly and passionately.
Governor Oyetola prayed to God to grant the soul of the deceased eternal rest and give his bereaved family, friends and associates the fortitude to bear the huge loss.
Abiodun Adeoye
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