As parts of funeral activities lined up for the late Governor of Oyo state, Otunba Adebayo Alao Akala, hundreds of friends and families have converged on College of Health Science, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso for another day of tribute.
In attendance were dignitaries from all walks of life, groups, organizations and other individuals.
In separate tributes among others, Member representing Surulere Ogo-Oluwa federal constituency, Segun Odebunmi, Senator Fatai Buhari of Oyo North senatorial district and member Oyo state house of Assembly, Wunmi Oladeji extolled the virtues of the late politician.
They separately recalled the memorable experience with the deceased describing him as a rare gift for Ogbomoso land and his generation.
Speaking, the guest lecturer, Director General, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, FRIN, Professor Adesola Adepoju said mourning the late Akala was not a one-day thing, maintaining that he would be missed forever because of his spread and reach across many divides.
Professor Adepoju said Akala was a down to earth individual who related with people the same way irrespective of class and status.
The special tribute program also featured various musical renditions, traditional dance, panegyrics and cultural displays
Adedayo Adelowo
