Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has described the death of former Secretary to the State Government, Chief Michael Koleosho as a loss of great patriot and selfless leader.
Governor Makinde in his condolence message said late Chief Koleosho was one of the last men standing among leaders who contributed in no small way for the advancement and progress of Nigeria.
“I received the news of the death of Baba Michael Koleosho, the Babalaje of Saki with shock and sadness.
“Oyo State and Nigeria have lost a great patriot and selfless leader, one of the last men standing in the batch of leaders who gave their all to make Nigeria a better place.
“People who know me know that I had a special bond with Babalaje; I held him as a father and had the utmost regard for him, as he was a courageous and upright leader who spoke truth to power.
“We’ve relied on his guidance and wealth of experience in guiding our great state to greatness, and Babalaje did love this state till his dying days.
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“I express my condolences to the Koleosho family of Saki, his political family spread across the state and Nigeria as well as the people of Saki and Oyo State.
“It is the end of a glorious era and we can only pray to God to grant repose to the soul of our Baba.”
