The former deputy governor of Kwara state and Asiwaju of Igosun land, Chief (Deacon) Simon Adedeji Sayomi is dead.
Aged 94, Sayomi, the deputy to late governor Mohammed Lawal, died on Wednesday, December 16 at his residence.
Anouncing his death to newsmen, the National President of Igosun Progressive Union (IPU), Chief R.O Balogun described the death of Asiwaju as a great lost to the Igosun community.
“There is no disputing the fact that late Asiwaju was a great man who loved his people and community PASSIONATELY and by extension Kwara State, this was evident when he served as the Deputy Governor of Kwara State. Late Asiwaju Sayomi never hesitated to contribute his quotas to the development of our Community. That explains the conferment of the prestigious title of the Asiwaju of Igosun on his eminence”.
He said that IPU shall sorely miss his robust contributions during the AGM and constant fatherly advice.
Chief Balogun further described the former Deputy Governor, Sayomi as an epitome of humility and an exemplary character worthy of emulation.
“May Almighty God grant our Community the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss of an Elder statesman. And grant the deceased eternal rest” he submitted.