Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Saturday paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, RT HON. Funminiyi Afuye, in Lagos, promised to immortalise him.
Oyebanji was received by the wife of the Speaker, Mrs Titilayo Afuye.
Statement from Governor’s Office, promised to support the family, adding that the late Speaker would be immortalised.
Oyebanji, who hinted that the Deputy Governor, Mrs Monisade Afuye, had earlier visited the late Speaker’s family on behalf of the government immediately after the unfortunate incident, recalled pleasant memories of the late Speaker, especially his sterling leadership qualities, commitment to democratic values and personality
He said, “This is a huge loss to the government and people of Ekiti State. We feel your pains and we pray the good Lord will heal the wound and console you and the entire family.
“As government, we shall support the family in every way possible and we shall immortalise him. That is one of the ways we can show our appreciation for the quality and selfless service Hon Afuye rendered to our dear state.”
Recall that the speaker died of cardiac arrest at Ekiti State Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti on 19 October, 2022.
