SANWO-OLU SENDS CONDOLENCE TO CHIEF OF STAFF TAYO AYINDE, OVER THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE
The Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, has received condolences from the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, following the passing of his wife, Princess Adedoyin Raliat Ayinde.
After a brief illness, Princess Ayinde, nee Ojora, passed away on Sunday at age 36. Her spouse and kids have survived her.
In a statement released on Monday by his chief press secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed his sorrow over the passing of Princess Adedoyin Ayinde and called it a shock and a terrible loss for the Ayinde and Ojora families as well as Lagos State.
He pleaded with his Chief of Staff, members of the close and extended families, and friends and colleagues who had passed away to accept Princess Ayinde’s passing in good faith.
Additionally, Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed his condolences to Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, Chairman of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), and the First Lady of Lagos State, regarding the passing of a COWLSO member.
He said: “On behalf of my family, my cabinet, the Lagos State government, and the people of Lagos State, I commiserate with my Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde on the demise of his beloved wife, Princess Adedoyin Raliat Ayinde.
“No doubt the death of a loved one is usually a painful episode in our lives because it is irreparable but we must always take solace in God for a good life spent by the deceased person. We should be consoled by the fact that the late Princess Ayinde lived a fulfilling life, having impacted positively on the people that came in contact with her during her lifetime.
“She impacted many lives positively as a public officer at the Apapa Local Government Area, where she served passionately and contributed her quota to the growth and development of the local government and Lagos State.
“She was a trusted partner, friend, wife, and great supporter to her husband, Mr. Tayo Ayinde and as well as a caring and loving mother to her children.
“I pray for the repose of our dearly departed Princess Adedoyin Ayinde’s soul. God will grant her eternal rest and grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”