- Describes late minister as iconic trailblazer
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has commiserated with Governor Dapo Abiodun and the family of the late first female cabinet minister, Mrs. Adenike Oyagbola, over her death.
The party described the late Oyagbola, a renowned educationist and diplomat, who died at the weekend at the age of 94, as a pathfinder for women empowerment, a consummate and diligent public officer that served the country meticulously and meritoriously, laying foundation for economic planning and prosperity of Nigeria.
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In a statement by the Publicity Secretary, Tunde Oladunjoye, the party said Oyagbola, who served as the Minister of National Planning from 1979 to 1983, gave all her best with remarkable imprints on the sands of time.
“Ogun State has, no doubt, lost one of her revered icons, who served the nation with selfless passion and whose attainment was not only exemplary, but also inspirational.
“Our party is happy that the late minister lived a worthy life, even as we condole with the governor and people Ogun State in general and Oyagbola family in particular, on this sad incident and pray fervently that Almighty God will repose the soul of the deceased matriarch.”