Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
The Oyo State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters has expressed its condolences to Governor Seyi Makinde over the passing of his elder brother, Engineer Sunday Makinde. In a statement released on Wednesday by the Honorable Commissioner for LG and Chieftaincy Matters, Otunba Ademola Ojo, the ministry described Chief Sunday Makinde’s death as a great loss, not only to the Makinde family but also to the entire state. Otunba Ojo popularly called ‘Ijaya’, extolled the virtues of the Governor’s late elder brother, noting his significant contributions to the development of Ibadanland and Oyo State at large. “Chief Sunday Makinde…
A delegation of the Oyo State Government, led by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, on Friday, visited the family of the deceased Engr. Sunday Makinde, eldest brother of Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde. The delegation included wife of a former Governor of Oyo State, Alhaja Mutiat Ladoja, commissioners and other political functionaries. The Deputy Governor stated that the death of Engr. Makinde struck everyone hard, noting that it was a great loss to everybody.He condoled with the immediate family of the deceased as well as the entire Makinde family. The Deputy Governor described Engr. Sunday Makinde as an…
In a heartfelt message of condolence, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen, the Chairman of Lagelu Local Government has expressed his profound sadness over the transition of Engr. Sunday Makinde, elder brother to the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde describing the grief as “emotional torture”. The chairman also noted the difficulty of referring to someone so loved in the past tense, highlighting the deep impact of the loss. “Words may seem insufficient to capture the grief that you must be feeling, sir. Losing one’s brother is a profound and heart-wrenching experience,” Hon. Kamorudeen wrote in the commiseration message to Governor Makinde. He…
Barrister Akeem Agbaje has commiserated with the governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde over the death of his elder brother, Engr Sunday Makinde. In the condolence message released by his media office, Barr. Agbaje condoled the governor and the family over the loss of an elder sibling. “My heartfelt condolence to Governor Seyi Makinde and the entire Makinde family over the death of the elder Makinde, Engr Sunday Makinde. Though painful, we take solace in the impactful life he lived. May Almighty Allah grant his soul peaceful rest and grant the family strength and comfort.”
GSM Advocates, a group dedicated to promoting good governance of Governor Seyi Makinde has extended their heartfelt condolences to Governor Seyi Makinde on the passing of his eldest brother, Engineer Sunday Makinde. Engineer Sunday Makinde, who was 65 years old, sadly departed on Friday, January 24, 2025. The group, known for its unwavering support of Governor Makinde’s administration pray for the family for Makinde home and abroad. In a statement made available, the coordinating director-General of GSM Advocates, Bashorun Saintabey expressed the group’s deepest sympathies to Governor Makinde and his family during this difficult time. The statement emphasized the group’s…
The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has extended his heartfelt condolences to Governor Seyi Makinde and his family following the passing of Engineer Sunday Makinde, the governor’s eldest brother. Engineer Sunday Makinde, renowned for his dedication to community development and professional excellence, recently passed away, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of service, kindness, and integrity. In a statement released through his Head of Media, Aderibigbe Yisahu Ajibola, Hon. Olufade expressed deep sympathy to Governor Makinde and the bereaved family, acknowledging Engineer Sunday Makinde’s significant contributions to society. “This is a painful loss not only for…
Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi has expressed his condolences following the death of Engineer Sunday Makinde, the eldest brother of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. Engineer Makinde, known for his contributions to the community and professional excellence, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of service and dedication. Chief Sanusi conveyed his sympathy to Governor Makinde and the bereaved family, highlighting the profound impact Engineer Makinde had on those who knew him. In a statement made available to GoalPoacher News, Chief Sanusi emphasised the importance of remembering Engineer Makinde’s contributions and encouraged the community to honor his memory during this time…
The lawmaker representing Ibadan North-East/South-East Federal Constituency, Rep. Abass Adigun Agboworin, has commiserated with Oyo State Governor, Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde, over the loss of his eldest brother, Engr. Sunday Makinde. Agboworin, in a condolence message, signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mayowa Okekale, and made available to journalists in Ibadan, described the deceased as a kind-hearted individual who touched many lives until he left for the world beyond. The two-term lawmaker, while praying for the repose of the deceased soul, urged God to grant Governor Makinde and his family members the fortitude to bear the loss.…
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to Governor Seyi Makinde over the sudden passing of his elder brother, Engineer Sunday Makinde. Engineer Makinde, who was 65 years old, died on Friday, January 24, 2025, at his Ibadan residence. In a condolence message, Speaker Ogundoyin described Engineer Sunday Makinde’s death as a great loss not only to the Makinde family but also to the people of Oyo State. He prayed that God would grant Governor Makinde and his family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. “This is a…
The death has occurred of Engineer Sunday Makinde, the eldest brother of Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde. He was aged 65 years. He died on Friday, January 24, 2025. Announcing the passing in a message, a brother of the deceased, who is also the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland and Head of Aigbofa Family of Oja’ba, Ibadan, Chief Olumuyiwa Makinde, wrote, “With a heavy heart, I announce the passage of my older brother, Engr Sunday Makinde, to eternal glory today, Friday 24th of January 2025. “His sudden death occurred in his Ibadan residence at 3.20am today, Friday 24th January 2025 “He…