By Oluwakayode Banjo
President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria continues to miss the late former Governor of Oyo State, Alhaji Lamidi Onaolapo Adesina, “Lam Adesina” describing him as a steadfast believer in the nation’s potential and a patriot who stood tall in the service of humanity.
Speaking at the 2nd Lam Adesina Memorial Lecture Series held in Ibadan on Tuesday to mark the 13th anniversary of the late governor’s passing, President Tinubu, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Mr. Sunday Dare, said he shared with the late Adesina a vision of a nation built on justice, equal opportunity, and service to the people.
“I hold his memory dear to my heart as he was not just a brother in the progressive struggle, but a believer in Nigeria’s promise,” the President said. “He taught us that politics could be noble when guided by principles, focus, and compassion. As Governor of Oyo State from 1999 to 2003, the late Lam Adesina passionately served — not ruled — the good people of Oyo State, through the provision of physical infrastructure and human development, correcting the rot institutionalized by military administrations.”
The guest speaker, former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, delivered a lecture titled “Sustaining a Legacy of Effective Leadership in Nigeria.”
He urged parents and guardians to prioritize moral upbringing and the education of their children and wards, noting that such investment would help produce “responsible, responsive, and impactful leaders in good supply.”
Senator Amosun also emphasized the need to reintroduce history into the nation’s educational curriculum, saying this would help restore the fading core values of the Yoruba people. He noted that doing so would enable young Nigerians to appreciate the sacrifices and heroism of patriots like the late Adesina.
Among dignitaries in attendance were Senator Ajibola Bashiru, National Secretary of the APC; Dr. Kayode Fayemi, represented by Mr. Ademola Obanise; Mrs. Florence Ajimobi; Alhaji Olayide Abas; Elder Wole Oyelese; Senator Kola Balogun; Senator Monsurat Sunmonu; Prince Dotun Oyelade; Professor Adeolu Akande; Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle; Chief Akin Oke; Prince Niran Adeyoju; Barrister Niyi Owolade; and Honourable Bosun Oladele, alongside family members, friends, and political associates of the late former governor.
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