Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has mourned the demise of Rt. Hon Kehinde Ayoola, a former Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources in the state.
Makinde in a post on his verified facebook page described the Late Ayoola as a loyal friend with a dedication to duty that cannot be questioned.
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Insideoyo.com had earlier reported that Ayoola died on Thursday morning after a brief illness.
He was Speaker of the state House of Assembly in 1999 under Lam Adesina’s governorship and became the Commissioner for Environment following Governor Seyi Makinde’s inauguration in 2019.
He said: “I received with deep sadness, the news of the death of my dear friend and colleague, Rt. Honourable Kehinde Ayoola. Up until his death this morning, he served as the Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources in Oyo State.
“I met late Rt. Honourable Ayoola in 2002, when we worked together as members of the Fortune Group for the election of Senator Rasheed Ladoja. He also served as the Director General for my 2015 campaign and the Deputy Director General for my 2019 campaign.
“He was a loyal friend with a dedication to duty that cannot be questioned. He will be sorely missed for his great oratory skills and his love for the people of Oyo Town and Oyo State. May his soul rest in peace.”
