Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has expressed sorrow over the loss of life of the state Resident Electoral Commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission, Olaniyi Ijalaye.
Ijalaye died on Monday night in Abuja, shortly after attending a gathering at INEC’s headquarters.
He reportedly died after collapsing shortly after attending the assembly.
The PUNCH gathered that Ijalaye appeared in good spirits all through the assembly earlier than returning to his resort room on the Bon Octagon Hotel within the Federal Capital Territory, the place he immediately collapsed.
Reacting to his loss of life, Abiodun described Ijalaye’s loss of life as each devastating and a profound shock.
The governor’s condolence message was contained in a press release by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, on Tuesday.
Adeniran stated Abiodun described Ijalaye as an trustworthy, dedicated, and extremely mental public servant who embodied humility, patriotism, and unwavering integrity.
“I sympathise with your complete Ijalaye dynasty, the individuals, and the federal government of Ondo State on the passing of their nice and illustrious son; certainly, Ijalaye was an exemplary determine of diligence, dedication, and honesty in public service.
“While his death came as a rude shock to us in Ogun State, we take solace in the fact that he lived a fulfilled life of integrity and indelible impact; may God rest his soul and protect the family he left behind,” the assertion learn.
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