The funeral service for former Lagos State governor, Sir Michael Otedola was held yesterday
at the Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church in Epe. After the service, he was laid to rest at his residence.
His family, friends, and some dignitaries including President
Jonathan and his wife Patience
Jonathan, Governor Babatunde Fashola
and his wife Bimbola; Speaker of the
Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon.
Adeyemi Ikuforiji; former President Olusegun
Obasanjo; Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; Aliko
Dangote; Folorunsho Alakija; Anthony Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie; former
governor Peter Obi; Abike Dabiri,
former military Administrator of Lagos, Olagunsoye
Oyinlola; Ministers for Culture and Tourism, Edem Duke and Agriculture, Dr.
Akinwunmi Ayo Adesina and others.
In a tribute to Otedola, Jonathan expressed that the
ex-governor had served Lagos and Nigeria in an outstanding way.
“He has left his
marks on the sands of time, even though he ruled Lagos State for just 23 months
but was able to leave an indelible mark which has been tremendous in the
development of the state and Nigeria,” he said.
Otedola died earlier this month at age 87 due to a stroke
related ailment.
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