…Commiserates with Oyo Indigene and the Nation in general.
Hon. Kehinde Gbade Oshin has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the doyen of the people, Chief Sulaiman Ajibola Afonja, the erstwhile Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria.
Afonja passed away on Sunday at 82 years at the University College Hospital UCH, Ibadan Oyo State capital.
In a statement released and made available to Heritage Echo News, Hon. Gbade Oshin described the deceased as a pathfinder, who shows others a pathway to succeed and explores his selfless service to humanity. Prince Afonja was a role model to many, his hobby was putting smiles on people’s faces. His doors were always open, and his arms were outstretched to help the needy.
Hon. Gbade Oshin joined Oyo indigenes at home and abroad in condoling families, friends, and associates of the late business mogul, whose enigma, creativity, and philanthropist gesture would be remembered forever.
According to him, “I received with great shock the news of the demise of the foremost philanthropist, renowned Chartered Accountant, community leader, and former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Prince Ajibola Afonja.
I’m deeply saddened by the tragic incident leading to his death, Baba was people’s eyes, one of the best minds in Nigeria, Òyó kingdom, and our nation in general.”
His contributions to the growth and development remain top-notch, Oyo kingdom has lost a remarks soul, a complete gentleman, intellectually riched, and left a legacy that will be difficult to break.
In these trying times, my thoughts are with the immediate family, Òyó indigenes while urging all to take solace in the legacy of Pa Chief Sulaiman Ajibola Afonja.
May God almighty grant him eternal rest! (Amen). He prayed.
E-Signed:
Hon. Kehinde Gbade Oshin,
Òyó township.
