THE traditional ruler of Ikorodu, Oba Salaudden Oyefusi on Saturday died
at a London hospital, where he was said to be receiving treatment
The Lagos State government, through the commissioner for Local
Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ademorin Kuye, confirmed the death in a
release made available to newsmen on Sunday.
The press statement from the Lagos State government reads “With
gratitude to God for a life well spent and in meritorious service to his
people, Lagos State Government regrets to announce the passing on to glory of
the Ayangburen of Ikorodu and vice chairman of the Lagos State Council of Obas
and Chiefs, Oba Salaudeen Afolabi Oyefusi.”
Oba Oyefusi, who was a very popular trader before his coronation as the
Oba of Ikorodu and was reported to have been ill for a long time and had left
Nigeria over two months ago to London, to receive treatment for an undisclosed
ailment.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola has described
as the passage of the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Salaudeen Oyefusi.
Reacting to the sad occurrence, Governor Fashola described the
late Oba as an epitome of discipline and integrity, who loved his people and
the State.
He said the state would sorely miss the royal father and national merit
award winner, who had contributed immensely to the development of the country,
the state and indeed the Ikorodu community.
Governor Fashola noted that the death of the traditional ruler, coming
at this time, would surely rob the state of the great contributions and wisdom
of the very humane monarch, who carried the interest of the state above all
other considerations till he breathed his last.
He prayed for the peaceful repose of the soul of the paramount ruler and
for the Almighty God to grant the family he left behind, as well as his
subjects and entire Ikorodu Community, the fortitude to bear the loss.
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