Family, Friends, Govt Functionaries Eulogise Olurin At Service Of Song

Family, Friends Govt Functionaries Eulogise Olurin At Service Of Song
Family, friends and well-wishers came together on Saturday to relate their experiences with the former military governor of old Oyo State, Brigadier General Adetunji Idowu Olurin (retd) at a service of songs held in his honour in the ancient city of Ilaro, Ogun state.

The service of song was one of the activities lined up to celebrate the life of the deceased.
Olurin, who served as a military governor in Oyo State between 1985 and 1988 died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) on Friday, Aug. 20 at the age of 78.

Royal fathers, political giants and governments functionaries converged on the Church of Nigeria Angelica Communions, Diocese of Yewa in Ilaro to pay their tributes to the late general.
The state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun described the passing of Olurin as a great loss, not only for his family but also for the entire people of the State.

Abodun who was represent by the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr Olaolu Olabitan said the Late Olurin was bigger than the entire Yewaland considering the legacies he left behind.
In his tribute, the Olu and Paramount Ruler of Ilaro, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle described the late General as a true son of the land who fought tirelessly for the development of Yewaland and Ogun state in general.
The Monarch called on all the politicians in Yewaland, especially those aspiring for political positions to emulate the good qualities of the deceased.
His words “Play politics with decency, enough is enough, none of you knows tomorrow. You are all should for 2023 without knowing whether you will even see 2023. Everything is in God’s hands so be decent in politics.
The Senator Representing Lagos West at the House of Assembly, Senator, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, also known as Yayi took time to stress how the late Olurin imparted his political career through several advices and counsels.
According to him, through his encounter with General Olurin, he learnt to toe the path of justice and equity in his political life.
“He encouraged me to give back to my source, Yewa. We have lost a rare gem in Yewaland. All his legacies will not be forgotten in our hearts.
Accordion to the Federal Commissioner, Federal Character Commission, Hon. Abiodun’s Isiaq Akinlade, “General Olurin was the finest and illustrious son of Yewaland. His death is a big loss to us in Ogun state and in Yewaland.
“Through dedication, steadfastness and commitment, Olurin served the nation in different capacities both within and outside the shore of the country.
Other reputable personalities present at the event include; Former Deputy governor of the state, Alhaja Salmot Badru, Hon. Olaifa Jimoh Aremu of Yewa North Federal Constituency, Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Toyin Taiwo, Senator Iyabo Anisulowo, amongst many others.