DEMOLA SERIKI’S DEATH PAINFUL, SHOCKING- SANWO-OLU 

Date:

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the death of Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, Chief Demola Seriki, as painful, shocking and a big loss to Lagos State and Nigeria.

He described the late Seriki as a businessman, politician, and public administrator, whose contributions remain indelible in the hearts of residents of Lagos State and Nigerian citizens as a whole.

Seriki, a former Minister of State for Defence and Minister of State for the Interior, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Madrid, Spain on Thursday at 63 years old.

He was also a former Supervising Minister for Mines and Steel Development between October and December 2008 and Minister of State for Agriculture and Water Resources from 2007 to 2008.

READ ALSO  Senate President hails Aba paramount ruler Isaac Ikonne @93

Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile on Thursday, said the death of Seriki came at a time when his wealth of experience is mostly needed in the country.

He also sympathised with President Muhammadu Buhari, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, diplomats, and Nigerians in the Diaspora over the demise of the ambassador.

The Governor added that the deceased’s contribution to the growth and development of the country during his tenure as minister in different capacities and now Nigerian Ambassador to Spain will continue to be a reference point in the nation’s developmental trajectory.

READ ALSO  Senate Committee on Banking Screens Ahmad, Adamu for second term as Deputy Governors

He said: “On behalf of the government and people of Lagos State, I want to express my sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends, and political associates of the late Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, Chief Demola Seriki.

“The death of Chief Demola is a big loss to Lagos State and Nigeria, especially the diplomatic community. He made a lot of positive impact and contributions during his lifetime to the growth and development of Nigeria as a notable politician, minister and ambassador. He particularly made significant impact in Lagos politics as a member of the ruling party.

READ ALSO  North-South imbalance: Nigeria in free fall to self-destruct -Michael Owhoko

“I pray that God will grant him eternal rest and give the immediate family, friends, political associates, and the people of Lagos Island, our dear State, and the country the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”

SIGNED

GBOYEGA AKOSILE

CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY

15 DECEMBER 2022

spot_img

Share post:

Subscribe

Popular

More like this
Related

LAGOS TO COLLABORATE WITH META PLATFORM TO DEEPEN DIGITAL SPACE

LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISER TO THE...

PRESIDENT TINUBU BACKS SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING INITIATIVE FOR INVESTMENT PROMOTION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU BACKS SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING INITIATIVE...

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES YEYE OLUFUNKE DANIEL ON HER 60TH BIRTHDAY

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES YEYE OLUFUNKE DANIEL...