Members of the Ogun State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, Right Honourable Oludaisi Elemide, joined by former lawmakers including former Speakers Rt. Honourables Muyiwa Oladipo and Suraj Adekunbi on Wednesday paid glowing tributes to their late colleague-lawmaker and former Deputy Speaker during the fifth and sixth legislative sessions, Hon. ( Dr) Adetokunbo Oshin, who died on the 27th of July, 2024.
They paid their last respect during a special plenary in honour of the deceased Assemblyman, whom they described as a fearless fighter, very committed politician, who had the passion for the socio-economic development of the State.
They noted that the late lawmaker brought to bear his wealth of experience as an educationist, investor and a community leader with so much passion to contribute for the development of his State.
In their remarks, his colleague-lawmakers in the fifth and sixth legislative sessions including Honourables Fasiu Bakenne, Adijat Adeleye, Odukoya and some members of the current 10th legislative Assembly, Honourables Segun Kaka, Babatunde Tella, Adebisi Oyedele and Minority Leader Lukman Adeleye noted that he was a father, brother, brilliant teacher and political leader, who always fought for the betterment of the State.
According to them, the deceased was among the lawmakers who championed a quarterly interface between the State lawmakers and the Governor titled: "Mr Governor Explain This", in line with what is obtained in the British Parliament
In his speech, Rt. Hon. Elemide described the late Oshin as a distinguished public servant, who left an indelible mark on the lives of many people he had touched positively.
"This Honourable House opined that Dr. Adetokunbo Oshin came, saw and conquered his world with unprecedented achievements, while representing the people of ljebu- North 1 State Constituency at this Honourable House and his other endeavours as a Lecturer and Businessman.
Late Dr. Adetokunbo Oshin would be remembered for his legislative prowess displayed among his colleagues as a true leader, democrats and patriots during his tenures as the Deputy Speaker of the 5th and 6th Assembly respectively.
As we lay the remains of a courageous man, we take solace in the fact that he lived a fulfilled life as a father, teacher, a community representative of high integrity and a Leader of great repute.
It is our belief that Late Dr. Adetokunbo Oshin is presently resting in the bossom of the Lord and we pray that the good Lord will continue to uphold his entire family, friends, colleagues and the people of Ogun State.
May God in His mercy grant us all the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss, and may his gentle soul continue to rest in peace (Amen)", he prayed.
Responding, the head of Oshin family, Elder Olatunbosun Oshin, the deceased's wife, Mrs. Bolanle Oshin and the eldest son, Oluwole Oshin thanked the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the Speaker and the entire Assembly members for their support and honour done their late patriarch through the condolence visit and the special plenary.
Others who paid tributes to the late lawmaker were his colleagues at Mayflower School, Ikenne and those who worked with him at the Gateway Mortgage Bank, where he was a non Executive Director amongst others.
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