The Minister of State for Transportation, Prince Ademola Adegoroye, has sent his heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, over the passing of his Mother, Lady Evangelist Grace Bosede Akeredolu, JP.
Madam Akeredolu died in the early hours of Thursday, at the age of 90.
The Minister said: “I have just been on the phone with my older brother and leader, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, to condole with him over the passing of our dear mother and a special breed amongst mothers, indeed a Mother in Israel, Mama Grace Bosede Akeredolu.
“I am sending my condolences to everyone in the family on this great loss. Mama was so loved and was so good to everyone who knew her. She will be missed by so many.
“Her passing is a great loss, not just for the family but for the many lives she touched during her glorious sojourn on earth. She was a gem, and will be greatly missed.”
The Minister urged the governor to take solace in the fact that Mama lived a worthy, fulfilled life that every one of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will be proud of.
“Mr. Governor, I’m so saddened to hear of your loss. I am wishing you peace and comfort at this time. Your mother was such a sweetheart, and was so full of so much love for others.
“Iya Olorire ni…a woman who was a special breed and produced great children. She extended the love she had for her children to the children’s friends and indeed to all.
“May her spirit continue to live through you and your family. Her wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in our hearts.May her soul rest in peace and light forever”, Adegoroye added.
Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan
Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of State for Transportation