Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has described the death of a former diplomat and chairman of Ibadan Elders’ Forum, Ambassador Olusola Sanu, as a great loss to Ibadan land, Oyo State, the diplomatic community and Nigeria.
The governor, who expressed condolences to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lekan Balogun, Ibadan Elders, the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, and the late Ambassador’s immediate family, stated that the Olushola gave his all to the advancement of Ibadanland, Oyo State, and Nigeria.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as saying that Ambassador Sanu’s commitment and passion for Ibadan’s growth and development were exemplary.
“I was saddened by the news of the passing of the chairman of the Ibadan Elders’ Forum, Amb. Olusola Sanu.
“While giving gratitude to God for the great life Baba lived, we cannot but mourn because his death at this time is a great loss to Ibadanland and Oyo State.
“Ambassador Sanu’s passion for and commitment to the development and progress of Ibadan and Oyo State are exemplary.
As chairman of Ibadan Elders’ Forum, he contributed immensely to sustenance of the premium values and ideals of Ibadanland and its growth.
