Gov Seyi Makinde reacts to death of commissioner of environment, Kehinde Ayoola

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reacted to the death of Rt Honourable Kehinde Ayoola, the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources in the state.

Kehinde Ayoola who was the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly during the Lam Adesina administration in 1999 died after a brief illness.

He has now been described by Seyi Makinde as "a loyal friend with a dedication to duty that cannot be questioned".

Seyi Makinde said, “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 the 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.”