Former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed
sadness and shock over the death of Prof. Foluke Ogunleye, elder sister
of Mr. Femi Adesina, special adviser on media and publicity to President
Muhammadu Buhari.
He described her death as a tragedy.
Prof. Ogunleye died in a motor accident in the early hours of Sunday, December 27 at Ogunmakin village along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Kalu said Mrs Ogunleye was an outstanding scholar and a renowned author, who contributed immensely to the academia in different capacities beyond the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) community.
In a statement by his Special Adviser, Kunle Oyewumi, Kalu said: “I was destabilised and heartbroken on hearing the news of the passing of Femi’s sister. She was humble and easy going despite her intimidating academic credentials. She exhibited selflessness in all her endeavours in life. A good woman has departed this sinful world.
“Our hearts and prayers are with the entire Adesina family at this grieving period.
Commiserating with the authorities and students of Obafemi Awolowo University and University of Ibadan, Kalu prayed for the speedy recovery of the deceased’ s husband, Prof. Ogunleye, who was also involved in the accident.
He described her death as a tragedy.
Prof. Ogunleye died in a motor accident in the early hours of Sunday, December 27 at Ogunmakin village along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Kalu said Mrs Ogunleye was an outstanding scholar and a renowned author, who contributed immensely to the academia in different capacities beyond the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) community.
In a statement by his Special Adviser, Kunle Oyewumi, Kalu said: “I was destabilised and heartbroken on hearing the news of the passing of Femi’s sister. She was humble and easy going despite her intimidating academic credentials. She exhibited selflessness in all her endeavours in life. A good woman has departed this sinful world.
“Our hearts and prayers are with the entire Adesina family at this grieving period.
Commiserating with the authorities and students of Obafemi Awolowo University and University of Ibadan, Kalu prayed for the speedy recovery of the deceased’ s husband, Prof. Ogunleye, who was also involved in the accident.
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