By Lilian Ibomor

A former acting Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, lbadan Zonal Station, Pastor Zacchaeus Oloruntola is dead.

Pastor Oloruntola died on Friday, at his Elebu residence, lbadan during a brief illness at the age of 62.

The deceased who retired from FRCN three years ago after 35 years of meritorious service was renowned for his hardwork, diligence and humility.

Reacting to the news of his death, the Zonal Director, FRCN, lbadan Zonal Station, Mr Dominic Mokhikan described the demise of Pastor Oloruntola as a huge loss to the entire FRCN family.

Mr Mokhikan noted that the death of Pastor Oloruntola when his services were mostly needed even in retirement was unfortunate.

The Zonal Director prayed God to grant the deceased eternal rest and the family the courage to bear the irreparable loss.

Meanwhile, sympathisers mostly family friends, former working associates and neighbours have continued to pay condolence visit  to the house of the deceased.

Our correspondent reports that people were seen in groups discussing the incident.

Two of the children of the deceased,Victor and Favour described their late father as a caring man who left behind a good legacy for them.

Wife of the deceased, Dr Racheal Oloruntola said he was a father, mentor and spiritual leader for the family, who would be remembered for long as a man who distinguished himself serving humanity and God.