What Gov Makinde Said Of Late Commissioner In His Cabinet

The death of the Oyo State Commissioner for Commissioner for environment Mr Kehinde Ayoola, has continued to attract commiseration from far and near.

The Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde had equally spoken about the commissioner, in his reaction following the passage.

Speaking through his his Chief Press Secretary Mr. Taiwo Adisa, Governor said:

“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”.

Describing him as a friend and colleague, he said he received the news of the death with shock.

“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.”

Makinde also prayed that the Almighty God would grant his wife, children, the cabinet and the government of Oyo State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the entire people of Oyo State the fortitude to bear the loss.

Ayoola was one of the first batch of 14 Commissioners sworn into office on August 14, 2019 by Governor Makinde and was thereafter asked to man the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.

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The late Commissioner was born in Oyo town in January 1965 and attended St. Michael’s Primary School, Oke Ebo, Oyo, Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo and the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, where he studied Animal Science and Environmental Management and Control.

The statement further indicated that the Governor Makinde, described the sudden demise of the Commissioner as shocking, adding that he served the state diligently and to the best of his ability.