Gov.Abiodun Visits Late Ogun REC's Family In Ibadan, Extols Deceased's Virtues

Governor Dapo Abiodun has described the late Ogun State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr. Olaniyi Ijalaye, who died in Abuja last week, as a forthright, honest, humble, dependable, and dedicated man who served his country meritoriously while alive

Abiodun who visited the Ibadan family house of the Ijalayes over the weekend, 

 says he and members of his cabinet received the news of Barrister Ijalaye's demise with rude shock

He, however noted  that he lived an impactful life worthy of emulation.

"Barrister Niyi was posted to Ogun State as the State Electoral Commissioner following his meritorious retirement from First Bank. This sad news is difficult for all those who knew him and even those who only associated with him," he said.

Prince Abiodun mentioned that the late REC successfully supervised elections that saw people elected to various offices, adding that he was an uncompromising umpire who was fair to all.

"When things like this happen, we are tempted to question the Almighty God, but we are reminded not to grieve like the unbelievers, as God is a God of seasons: a season to be born and a season to depart this world," he stated.

The governor said that although bad things also happen to good people, the family should take comfort in the fact that Barrister Ijalaye was a man of integrity who served his country with utmost dedication.

"I sympathize with the entire Ijalaye family. Indeed, Barrister Ijalaye was an exemplary figure of diligence, commitment, and honesty in public service.

"Though his death came as a rude shock to us in Ogun State, we take solace in the fact that he lived a fulfilled life of integrity and indelible impact; may God rest his soul and protect those he left behind," he added.

L-R: First son of the family, Adedayo Ijalaye; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and wife of the deceased, Mrs. Adebola Ijalaye, during Governor Abiodun's condolence visit to the family of late Mr. Olaniyi Ijalaye, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of INEC in Ogun State, in his Ibadan home at the weekend.