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Former Oyo SSG Abdul Waheed Olajide passes away
A former Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Alhaji Abdul Waheed Akintola Olajide, has died.
Olajide served as Secretary to the State Government during the administration of the immediate past governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi.
He died on Tuesday, according to a statement issued by his family and made available to journalists on Wednesday.
The family did not disclose the cause of his death.
The statement said, “It is with gratitude to Almighty Allah for a life well lived, and with submission to His will, that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and cousin, Alhaji Abdul Waheed Akintola Olajide, who returned to his Creator today, August 25, 2026.
“May Allah grant the entire family and all his loved ones the strength, patience and comfort to bear this loss.”
The family announced that the Janazah prayer will be held today, Wednesday, at 11:00 am, at the MAN Centre, Oke Ado, Ibadan.
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