Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commiserated with the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, on the death of his beloved father, Alhaji Sulaiman Obasa, who died early Tuesday at the age of 83.
Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed his condolences in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser (SA) on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile. He said that the late Alhaji Obasa lived a fulfilled life as a religious and community leader, as well as a successful businessman, especially in the transportation, oil, and gas sectors.
The governor acknowledged that losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences humans face, and he urged Speaker Obasa, the deceased’s family, friends, associates, and the entire people of Agege to immortalize the good name of the late businessman.
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“As humans, losing our loved ones is one of the most difficult experiences we can face. Although they may be gone, the memories and the love we shared are forever etched in our hearts to nurture and cherish. We must also take solace in God for the good life lived by the deceased,” Governor Sanwo-Olu said.
“On behalf of my adorable wife, Ibijoke, the government and the people of Lagos State, I sympathize with my brother, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on the demise of his beloved father, Alhaji Sulaiman Obasa. I also send my heartfelt condolences to the entire Obasa family and the people of Agege over the death of the patriarch of the Obasa family.
“Alhaji Sulaiman Obasa lived a fulfilled life as a religious and community leader. He was a successful businessman, especially in the transportation, oil, and gas sectors,” Sanwo-Olu stated.
The governor also noted that the immediate family and the entire community would miss the late Alhaji Obasa’s elderly and wise counsel. He prayed that God would grant the deceased eternal rest and the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
“The immediate family and the entire community would miss the late Alhaji Obasa’s elderly and wise counsel. I pray that God will grant Alhaji Sulaiman Obasa eternal rest and grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” Governor Sanwo-Olu prayed.