Family announces death of former Oyo SSG Waheed Olajide
By Adejayan Gbenga –
The family of former Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Waheed Akin Olajide, has announced his death.
In a statement made available to journalists, the family disclosed that Olajide died on Tuesday, describing his life as one well lived.
“It is with gratitude to Almighty Allah for a life well lived, and with submission to His will, that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and cousin, Alhaji Abdul Waheed Akintola Olajide, who returned to his Creator today, August 25, 2026,” the statement read.
The family prayed for strength, patience and comfort for his relatives, friends and other loved ones mourning his death.
It also announced that the Janazah prayer for Olajide would be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the MAN Centre, Oke Ado, Ibadan.
A chartered accountant and public administrator, Olajide served as secretary to the Oyo State Government during the early years of the administration of former Governor Abiola Ajimobi and was involved in coordinating aspects of the government’s transformation agenda.
His death has attracted condolences from family members, friends, associates and others who knew him during his years in public service.
