Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has mourned the passing of a former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Prince Ajibola Afonja, describing his death as shocking.
This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Moses, Special Assistant to the Governor on Print Media, on Tuesday in Ibadan.
NAN reports that Afonja, also a former Chairman of First Bank Plc, hailed from Oyo town.
He died on Sunday night at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan at 82.
Makinde described Afonja as an illustrious son of Oyo State, who represented and promoted the state well.
He commiserated with the former minister’s immediate family, the people of Oyo town, and the people of the state.
He prayed to God to grant the soul of the deceased peaceful repose and stand by the family and the community he left behind.
“I received the news of the death of a former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Prince Ajibola Afonja, with shock and sadness.
“Prince Afonja was a great ambassador of Oyo State, who promoted the state and made immense contributions to its growth.
“It is my prayer that God grant repose to his soul and grant him Aljana Firdausi,” the governor said.
Afonja’s demise shocking – Gov Makinde
