Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has expressed sadness over the demise of the state’s Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Kehinde Ayoola.
Ayoola died on Thursday after a brief illness.
In a post on his social media account, Makinde, described the deceased as “my dear friend and colleague”, recounting how their paths crossed on the political stage.
He said the deceased whom he described as a loyal friend with a dedication to duty that cannot be questioned, would be sorely missed for his great oratory skills and love for the people of Oyo town and Oyo State.
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The Governor wrote: “I received with deep sadness, the news of the death of my dear friend and colleague, Rt. Honourable Kehinde Ayoola. Up until his death this morning, he served as the Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources in Oyo State.
“I met late Rt. Honourable Ayoola in 2002, when we worked together as members of the Fortune Group for the election of Senator Rasheed Ladoja. He also served as the Director General for my 2015 campaign and the Deputy Director General for my 2019 campaign.
“He was a loyal friend with a dedication to duty that cannot be questioned. He will be sorely missed for his great oratory skills and his love for the people of Oyo Town and Oyo State. May his soul rest in peace.”
