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Makinde Remembers Father at 14th Memorial Service

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde honored his late father, Pa Olatunbosun Makinde, at his 14th memorial service.
  • Makinde described his father as a trusted adviser and mentor whose honesty continues to influence his leadership.
  • The memorial service also included a sermon by Bishop Williams Aladekugbe and a congratulatory note on the recent rescue of abducted teachers and pupils.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde paid a heartfelt tribute to his late father, Pa Olatunbosun Makinde, during the 14th memorial service held at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo. Governor Makinde reflected on his father's enduring influence, describing him as a trusted adviser whose honesty, wisdom, and unwavering counsel have profoundly shaped his life and leadership.

Speaking to journalists after the service, Makinde expressed how deeply he still misses his father, whom he considered both a mentor and a close friend. "My father was my friend, and when he passed away, I lost a close companion," Makinde shared. "What I miss most is that he was the only person who could look me in the eyes and tell me the truth, even when I did not want to hear it."

My father was my friend, and when he passed away, I lost a close companion. What I miss most is that he was the only person who could look me in the eyes and tell me the truth, even when I did not want to hear it.

— Seyi MakindeGovernor Makinde reflects on the deep personal and advisory relationship he had with his late father.

During the sermon, Bishop Williams Aladekugbe of the Ibadan North Diocese lauded the late Pa Olatunbosun Makinde as a devoted Christian who dedicated his life to serving God, the Church, and his community. The bishop highlighted Makinde's commitment to the Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, throughout his life and urged Christians to emulate his example of faith, humility, and service. Bishop Aladekugbe also congratulated Governor Makinde on the recent successful rescue of abducted teachers and pupils from the Oriire Local Government Area.

The service was attended by various government officials and family members, including the governor's elder brother, Barrister Muyiwa Makinde. Governor Makinde also laid wreaths at the graves of his late father and mother, Madam Abigail Makinde. The bishop commended the peaceful atmosphere in the state under Makinde's seven-year administration, stating that the governor's political future rests in God's hands.

the late Pa Olatunbosun Makinde as a devoted Christian who dedicated his life to serving God, the Church and his community.

— Bishop Williams AladekugbeThe Bishop's description of the late Pa Olatunbosun Makinde's character and service.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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