After the demise of the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Dotun Olakanle, the Lagos State Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Rural Development, Mr. Bolaji Robert has commiserated with his family.
In the early hours of November 2, the late chairman passes on after a brief illness.
The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry, Mrs. Kikelomo Bolarinwa, spearheaded the State Government officials’ delegation on a condolence visit to the family of the deceased Chairman.
The Commissioner for Local Government, Mr. Robert disclosed to The New Daily Prime on Monday in a statement, expressed sadness and shock over Olakanle’s departure.
Describing the late Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA as a humanist and leader, he noted that the deceased was dedicated to the development of his council after assuming office.
“We lost a gem, an extraordinary chairman who has dedicated his life to the development of the Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area and, by extension, Lagos State,” Mr. Robert stated.
He prayed that the soul of the deceased find eternal rest, as he sympathised with the family of the late Olakanle, including the well wisher, loved ones, and entire Onigbongbo LCDA team.
Other figures during the condolences visit include the Director of the Local Government Administration Department, APC Chairperson, Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area, Alhaja Iyabo Aminat Akerele, and among other top officials.
By Helen Okechukwu
