…He shaped our great state, says Makinde
BY ROTIMI DUROJAIYE
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with government and people of Ogun, Ekiti and Oyo states, over the passing of former military Governor and Administrator, General Adetunji Idowu Olurin.
The President, in a statement by his media aide, Femi Adesina, joined family, friends and professional colleagues in mourning the military officer, who served the country meritoriously in his career, extending support when he was called upon as military Governor in Oyo State, and later as Administrator in Ekiti State.
“He also was outstanding as ECOMOG Commander in Liberia,” the president said.
Buhari noted Olurin’s efforts in community development, particularly in his state, Ogun, willingly putting his experience and knowledge at the service of various governments.
The President prayed that the Almighty God will grant the departed soul eternal rest, and comfort his family.
Also, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde described the death of Olurin as painful.
He condoled with the people of Oyo State over the demise of “one of the past administrators who shaped our great state.”
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Taiwo Adisa, indicated that Makinde equally commiserated with the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, the people of Ogun State and the Olurin family.
He said: “I learnt of the death of the former Military Administrator of Oyo State, General ‘Tunji Idowu Olurin.
“It is sunset for another great man and one of the first set of leaders that providence gave to Oyo State at its earliest stage.
“Through the efforts and contributions of General Olurin and other leaders, the foundation for the shaping of the Pacesetter State, which has become a first among equals, was successfully laid.
“General Olurin’s death at this time when his wealth of experience in leadership can be of immense help to the current crop of leaders is painful.
“But since the Holy Bible reckons that man has been given 70 years and he lived beyond the granted three scores and ten, we can only celebrate the good life General Olurin lived and the great contributions he made to our dear State.
“I commiserate with the entire Olurin family of Ilaro and the government and people of Ogun State and pray to God to grant them the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”
