Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Prince Matthew Kolawole has received with grief, the news of the death of our illustrious son, uncle, father and grandfather and one time Director of Local Government Administration (DLG), Mr Festus Solomon Adebayo who suddenly died on the 10th October, 2020 without any prior notice at the age of 62.
Oh death, oh death, where is your sting, why now, why now,
The Speaker said he is short of words to describe how devastated he was when he received the sad news stressing that it is demoralizing and extremely painful for someone to suddenly lose a loved one who is the pillar of the family at a critical time as this when his words of encouragement and support will be needed most.
Femi Olugbemi,
Chief Press Secretary, in a statement described Mr Festus Solomon Adebayo as an educationist per Excellence, an outstanding technocrat, Administrator of repute, philanthropist and community leader who worked tirelessly for the overall development of the state.
He said Uncle Solomon was an easy going man who tenaciously worked for the growth of the community, Okunland and humanity noting that it is too early for him to return home.
The Speaker said he took solace in the words of God which says, under the sun there is time for everything, a time to be born and time to die, urging his family to uphold his legacy of tolerance, hard work, commitment and truthfulness.
It is on this note that, Rt. Hon. Prince Mathew Kolawole on behalf of his family, Kabba/Bunu State Constituency, entire member of the 7th Assembly, management and staff of the Kogi State House of Assembly wish to commiserate with the immediate family of Mr Solomon Adebayo over the demise of our son, uncle, father and grandfather, Mr. Festus Solomon Adebayo, praying that God will grant us the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
Adieu!
May your soul rest in peace.
