The commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources in Oyo State, Kehinde Ayoola is dead.
Those who are familiar with Oyo State Government disclosed late Ayoola to be a core loyalist of Governor Seyi Makinde.
According to information, Mr Ayoola who reportedly fell sick about two weeks ago died today May 14, 2020.
Checks revealed Ayoola, a former Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, died in Ibadan.
Reacting to Kehinde Ayoola’s passage in a post via his Facebook handle Governor seyi Makinde who described the deceased as a loyal friend maintained Hon his death is a sad development.
Governor Makinde posted…
“I received with deep sadness, the news of the death of my dear friend and colleague, Rt. Honourable Kehinde Ayoola. Up until his death this morning, he served as the Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources in Oyo State.
I met late Rt. Honourable Ayoola in 2002, when we worked together as members of the Fortune Group for the election of Senator Rasheed Ladoja. He also served as the Director General for my 2015 campaign and the Deputy Director General for my 2019 campaign.
He was a loyal friend with a dedication to duty that cannot be questioned. He will be sorely missed for his great oratory skills and his love for the people of Oyo Town and Oyo State. May his soul rest in peace.”
