Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo on Saturday joined dignitaries from all walks of life to pay their last respect to Late Olori Grace Abiola Otitoju, mother-in-law to Prince Olusola Akanmode, former Deputy Chief of Staff to the President.
The Governor was represented by the State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara (rtd), at the burial ceremony held at her country home, Ekinrin-Adde, in Ijumu Local Government Area.
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The burial which attracted several personalities, paid their last respect to a woman described by many as a philanthropic and spiritual figure .
Olori Grace Abiola Otitoju was the mother of Mrs. Yemisi Akanmode, wife of Prince Olusola Akanmode, the Former Deputy Chief of Staff to Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Speaking, the Security Adviser conveyed the condolences of the Governor to the Otitoju family and Ekinrin Adde Community over the unfortunate loss of Olori Grace Abiola Otitoju.
His Excellency the Governor sent me to commiserate and celebrate with family of Madam Grace Otitoju who lived a life worthy of emulation.
He used the occasion to pay tribute of the deceased and acknowledged the person of Prince Olusola Akanmode, describing him as a father figure.
The Governor admonished the family to continue to sustain the legacy, love and unity Mama left behind.
Also present to pay their last respects to the Late Olori Grace Otitoju were Senator Sunday Karimi – Senator Representing Kogi West; HE Arct. Yomi Awoniyi – Frm. Deputy Governor of Kogi State; Senator Dino Melaye – Frm. Senator Representing Kogi West; Architect Salman Idris – Member House of Reps Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu; Hon. Abiodun Ojo – Frm. Commissioner for Finance Kogi State; Hon. Omotayo Ishaya – Member KSHA Ijumu and Alhaji Haruna Ibrahim – APC Chairmanship Aspirant for Ijumu.
Others are; Hon. Sunday Faleke – Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations Kogi State; Chief Femi Melefa – Frm. Commissioner for Education Kogi State; Professor Olayemi Akinwumi – Vice Chancellor Federal University Lokoja; Professor J.J Orugun – Dean Faculty of Management Science PAAU Anyigba; Dr. D.J Enimola – Dean Student Affairs KSUK; Hon. Kingsley Mokikan; Prince Dayo Akanmode; amongst others.
