* Extols Oluwatuyi’s virtues
By John Odunayo
Ondo State Government has announced arrangements for the burial of the late Secretary to the State Government, Temitayo Oluseye Oluwatuyi.
The Chairman, Media and Publicity Sub-Committee, Otunba Wale Akinlosotu, in a statement on Monday stated that “Ondo State Government is inviting top government functionaries, politicians, associates, community members, colleagues, and friends to pay their last respects and celebrate the life of a distinguished personality who worked tirelessly for the betterment of the Sunshine State”.
Akinlosotu, the immediate past Commissioner for Information stated, “Temitayo Oluwatuyi, until his death, served Ondo State with unwavering commitment, diligence and hard work. He will be honoured through a three-day event that reflects his impactful contributions to the state.
“It is with profound sadness that the Government of Ondo State announces the burial activities for the late SSG, Hon. Temitayo Oluseye Oluwatuyi, who departed this world on 4th January 2025.
“This profound loss has left us devastated and filled us with sorrow. However, we find solace in the remarkable work and enduring legacies he left behind.
“His contributions to the advancement of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa’s administration had, in no small measure, facilitated the development and economic advancement in Ondo State.
“His unique contributions to governance and strategic policy implementation can never be forgotten,” Akinlosotu stated.
The late Oluwatuyi was a local government chairman, two-time Commissioner and two-time SSG,
The burial events are as follows:
Day 1 (Thursday, 6th February, 2025)
Event – Night of Tributes: Tributes, eulogies and reflections on the life and legacy of the deceased.
Venue: Akure City Hall, Oja Oba, Akure
Time: 4p.m
Event – Candle Light Procession:
From Leonac Park – NEPA Roundabout – Oluwatuyi Roundabout – Late SSG’s residence at Oshinle, Akure.
Time: 7p.m
Day 2 (Friday, 7th February, 2025)
Event – Lying-in-State
Akure South Local Government Secretariat @ 10 – 11.30 a.m.
Oyemekun Grammar School, Akure @ 12.00 -12.30 p.m.
Service of Songs and Christian Wake
Venue : Gani Fawehinmi Arcade Field, Igbatoro Road, Akure.
Time: 4p.m
Day 3 (Saturday, 8th February, 2025)
Event – Burial Services and Interment
Burial Service @ his residence in Oshinle – 8a.m;
Interment at Golden Garden Vault, Ondo Road, Akure by 10a.m.
Outing/Thanksgiving Service at CAC, Oke-Isegun, Akure @ 11a.m.
Reception: The Dome by 2p.m.