Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his Ekiti State counterpart, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji and Speaker Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday mourned the death of Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, Chief Demola Seriki.
Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement by his chief press secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, on Thursday described his demise as painful, shocking and a big loss to Lagos State and Nigeria.
He said the death of Seriki came at a time when his wealth of experience is mostly needed in the country, describing the late Seriki as a businessman, politician, and public administrator, whose contributions remain indelible in the hearts of residents of Lagos State and Nigerian citizens as a whole.
Seriki, a former minister of state for defence and minister of state for the interior, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Madrid, Spain on Thursday at 63.
Governor Oyebanji expressed condolences on the death of Seriki describing it as unfortunate and painful.
He described the news of Seriki’s death as shocking, worrisome and unfortunate; noting that the deceased did not show any sign of illness during their last meeting.
Oyebanji who described Seriki as a big brother and mentor, in a statement in Ado- Ekiti on Thursday, by his Special Adviser, Media, Yinka Oyebode said the death of the Lagos politician was a personal loss to him.
For Hon. Obasa, the incident had depleted the ranks of great and passionate Nigerians who mean well for the country.
The Speaker pointed out that it was painful that Lagos and Nigeria lost a great man whose contributions to national growth cannot be quantified.
