Africa Press-Nigeria:
Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, has described the late former Governor of old Ondo State, Evangelist Bamidele Olumilua, as a man of integrity, very truthful and an exemplary statesman.
Egbeyemi made the remarks when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the late elder statesman who died on Thursday in his hometown, Ikere Ekiti at the age of 80.
According to a statement by his Special Assistant (Media), Odunayo Ogunmola, Egbeyemi who was received by the wives of the deceased, Bolatito and Yinka, and other family members said the late politician made himself accessible and available to assist the people.
The Ekiti Deputy Governor served as the Chairman of Ado Ekiti Local Government during Olumilua’s tenure as the Governor of old Ondo State during the Third Republic.
Egbeyemi said Olumilua in his lifetime mentored younger politicians and produced future leaders in all capacities he was privileged to serve in his state and in the country.
Consoling the wives and other family members, Egbeyemi said Olumilua has gone to rest after a meritorious service to mankind saying, “his works will continue to speak for him.”
Egbeyemi said Olumilua’s demise offered an opportunity to celebrate his ideals of selfless service, patriotism, transparency, probity, accountability in governance and commitment to unity and progress of Ekiti and Nigeria.
The Deputy Governor urged the present crop of leaders to emulate the virtues of Olumilua in the discharge of their duties by serving the people they were elected and appointed to serve.
