ACG Olutayo Dada laid to rest amid tributes in Ilesa
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –
It was a day of tears and glowing tributes as dignitaries, colleagues, and family members bade farewell to Assistant Comptroller General of Immigration, Joseph Olutayo Dada, who was laid to rest at his residence along Ijebu-Jesa Road, Ilesa, at the weekend.
The 58-year-old top immigration officer, a sibling of LEADERSHIP Newspapers’ Osun State Correspondent, Joshua Dada, passed away on August 10, 2025, at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, after a brief illness. He was buried following a solemn service at the Foursquare Gospel Church, Iludun, Ilesa.
His death came only weeks after his elevation to the rank of Assistant Comptroller General.
Leading the tributes, Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nana-Nandap, represented by ACG Mohammed Adamu, described him as a source of pride to the Service and the nation at large.
“His professional journey was marked by diligence, discipline, and high dedication that earned him the respect of colleagues and subordinates. He gave his best to the Service. Today, we celebrate the life of a man whose impact and leadership will forever be felt in the Nigeria Immigration Service,” she said.
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, represented by his Special Adviser on Security, Barr. Samuel Ojo, also described the late Dada as a patriotic son of Osun who embodied hard work, honour, and integrity. He urged the family to remain strong in their grief and put their trust in God.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Mrs. Olufunmilayo Dada Adewoye thanked the congregation and the NIS leadership for their support, while appealing for the speedy processing of her brother’s entitlements and consideration of his loved ones for employment.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, represented by ACG Rasheed Adegoke, alongside other dignitaries, also paid tribute, describing Dada’s passing as a huge loss to the country.
