Buhari mourns ex-minister, Alex Akinyele

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with family of former Minister of Information, Chief Alex Opeyemi Akinyele, who passed away on Thursday night.

A statement issued by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity), in Abuja on Friday, said the President commiserated with the government and people of Ondo State,  friends and professional colleagues of the departed, urging them to take solace in the lasting legacies of the former colorful minister, who also served as Chairman of National Sports Commission and Chairman of National Reconciliation Committee.

The statement noted that as a trained teacher and Public Relations Specialist, President Buhari affirmed that Chief Akinyele’s scrupulousness, discipline  and diligence were always obvious to those who worked closely with him, and his love for the nation, which was zealously demonstrated through providing exemplary leadership.

The President prayed that the Almighty God will grant the soul of the former minister eternal rest, and comfort all members of his family.