Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has described the death of foremost Ibadan businessman and philanthropist, Chief Bode Akindele as a great loss to Oyo state and indeed, Nigeria.

Governor Makinde who described the late Parakoyi of Ibadanland and chairman of Modandola Group, as a worthy elder statesman and someone who is genuinely interested in the wellbeing of others said that the late businessman would be missed.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, says late Akindele contributed in no small measure to the growth of the state and his community.

The governor who commiserated with the family of the late statesman, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji and the entire people of Oyo State, prayed that the good Lord should grant them all the fortitude to bear the loss.

The statement notes that only a few months ago when the state called for support towards the Oyo State COVID-19 Endowment Fund, late Chief Akindele was one of the elders who responded by donating N25 million to the state.

Iyabo Adebisi