At 8th-day fidau, Oyo Govt names Estate after late Rep, Hon Akinremi
The Oyo State Government has named the estate at the former Trans Amusement Park, Samonda after the late Federal lawmaker, Hon Musliliu Olaide Akinremi also known as Jagaban who passed away recently.
The Deputy Governor of the State, Chief Adebayo Lawal disclosed this on Thursday at the 8th-day fidau prayer, held at the Theophilus Ogunlesi hall, University College Hospital, Ibadan.
While condoling the bereaved family and the good people of Oyo state, the Deputy Governor noted that Jagaban’s death was a sad loss, describing his unexpected death as devastating and a tremendous loss to the state.
He said: “On behalf of his Excellency, Seyi Makinde, I send my deep condolences to the Akinremi family and members of the House of Representatives for this irreparable loss. I urge all individuals, including the House members to fill the vacuum Jagaban has left behind.
“In Oyo state, we are all one family irrespective of party affiliation. So, we need to also be united and well-focused for the development of the state.
“Let also take from the sermon of those who have addressed us and be a good ambassador just like Jagaban was known for his good deeds.
“On this note, we are announcing that the state government’s ongoing estate in Trans Amusement Park, Samonda in Ibadan would be named after Jagaban in honour of his good deeds and contributions towards the development of Oyo state.
in his speech, Dr Akeola from the University of Ibadan stated that Hon. Musiliu Olaide Jagaban led a very excellent life and that his passing was a devastating loss. He emphasised that the departed Federal House of Representatives member for Ibadan North Federal Constituency’s excellent acts while alive speak for him.
The son of the deceased, Prince Olaide Akinremi jr said his father was a remarkable person and his legacy and memory would live on through the lives of the people he touched.
He said: “With the massive turnout today, I am aware that my father has done good things. While I have lost my father, his wife has lost her husband and the people of Ibadan North have lost their Jagaban.
“On behalf of the family, I want to thank the state, his party APC, and the constituency for their support. I promise to carry on his legacy. May God help me. I also thank you all for coming.
Speaking on behalf of members of the House of Representatives, Hon. Adigun Abbas, also known as Agboworin, said the late legislator was a very hardworking man who everyone will miss.
He added that Jagaban was a very big loss to his constituency, Oyo State and Nigeria at large, praying that Allah gives his family the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss and grant him eternal rest.
The event was attended by former Deputy Governor, Barr. Iyiola Oladokun; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass, ably represented by the former Deputy Speaker of the House, Alhaji Wase; Former and current members of House of Representatives; family members; members of All Progressives Congress and Peoples Democratic Party and others.
