The former military Governor of Ondo State, Brigadier-General Sunday Esi Tuoyo, is dead.
The Informant247 learned that the deceased former Governor, led Osun State between 1978 and 1979 when General Olusegun Obasanjo was the Nigerian Head of State.
He gave up the ghost at the age of 84.
Richard Olatunde, the media aide of the Governor of the State, Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state expressed sadness over the passing of the former military Governor.
The incumbent Governor said the deceased former military administrator was one of the key stakeholders of the state.
He has referred to the passing of the former leader of the state as a monumental loss for the country, having diligently contributed his quota to the development of the state.
The statement reads: “We received the news of the passing of Brigadier-General Tuoyo with grief and sadness. On behalf of the good people of Ondo State, I want to express my heartfelt condolences to the family of our departed Elder Statesman. He was a national asset, who made his mark in the service of his country.
“Late Brigadier-General Tuoyo served as Military Administrator of the old Ondo State from July 1978 to October 1979, during the military regime of General Olusegun Obasanjo.
“Born in 1938, the retired Brigadier-General Tuoyo handed over the reins of governance to Pa Micheal Adekunle Ajasin, also of blessed memory, as Governor of old Ondo State.
“Undoubtedly, his displayed patriotism, as well as a personal commitment to the democratic process that led to the handing over the rein of power to the first democratically elected Governor in Old Ondo State were very fascinating. He gave his all, with passion and total commitment.
“We acknowledge his contributions to the development of Ondo State and the country at large. His principled stance and candor stood him out as a gentlemanly officer, who deployed his God-given wisdom for the progress of the country.
“Our consolation as he departed us, remains his footprints on the democratic path, where he served as a veritable and supportive pillar.
“We pray God Almighty to grant the departed eternal rest and sustained the family he left behind.”
