When Former Governor
of Lagos State, Sir Michael Otedola, was laid to rest at Odoragushin, his home town, it was a
gathering of who’s who in the society.
Amongst them were President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife,
Patience, and former President Olusegun Obasanjo .
Governors Babatunde Fashola of Lagos, Ibikunle Amosu of
Ogun, Peter Obi (Anambra), Minister of Agriculture, Dr Akinwunmi Adeshina and
Minister of State for Defence, Mr Musiliu Obanikoro, also graced the burial.
Former Ekiti State
Governor, Chief Niyi Adebayo, Director – General of Nigeria Security and
Exchange Commission, Ms Aruma Oteh, and former Chairman of the Economic and
Financial Crimes Commission, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu were all present at at he
funeral
Billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote and former Managing
Director of Zenith Bank, Jim Ovia, were also at the event with some other
captains of the industry.
Speaking briefly during the funeral mass held at Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church, Ibuwon, Jonathan described late Otedola as a man
who lived a life of accomplishments.
“Late Otedola brought a characteristic level of
uncompromising diligence and commitment to bear on his service to God, country
and community,” he said.
He condoled with the family over the loss, praying to God to
grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.
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