Ogun State Government says it will set up a committee to handle the burial programme of the former Military Administrator of Old Ondo State, Major General Ekundayo Opaleye who died recently at the age of 77 years, just as it promised to support the family of the former Minister of Finance during the Military regime of General Muhammadu Buhari, Chief Onaolapo Soleye who died at the age of 90 years.
Governor Dapo Abiodun made this known during his condolence visit to the families of the deceased.
At the home of Major General Opaleye, Governor Abiodun described the late military administrator as a man of integrity who lived a life of impact and contribution.
"Major General Ekundayo Opaleye served his country and humanity in several capacities, particularly as a top-ranking officer of the Nigerian Army. He served with absolute integrity, the General indeed lived a life of impact, a life of service, dedication and contribution’’, the Governor said.
Also, Abiodun described the former Minister of Finance during the Military regime of General Muhammadu Buhari, late Chief Onaolapo Soleye as a trailblazer, who contributed brilliantly to nation-building
In their remarks, sons of the deceased, Mr. Kunle Opaleye and Pastor Lamide Soleye appreciated the Governor for the visit and the commitment of the State government to the forthcoming burial arrangements.
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