Prominent personalities in Ogun, especially from Ogun West Senatorial District, on Saturday, thronged Ilaro, the hometown of the former Military Administrator of Oyo State, late Retired Gen. Adetunji Olurin, to pay him last respect.
A special tributes service, held at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Ilaro in Yewa South Local Government Area of the state, was attended by the Olu of Ilaro, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle; Sen. Olamilekan Adeola, and Sen. Tolu Odebiyi.
Among others were a former Deputy Governor of Ogun, Salmon Badru; Sen. Iyabo Anisulowo; the Ogun Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Olaolu Olabimtan and his Culture and Tourism counterpart, Toyin Taiwo.
In his tributes, the state Governor, Dapo Abiodun, described the death of Olurin as a great loss to the state.
Abiodun, represented by Olabimtan, said: “Olurin, as a well-decorated officer, had impacted in the development of the country.
“He may not have attained the office as a Civilian Governor, which he contested for, but his dignified conduct, the spirit of sportsmanship, and passion for service are worthy of emulations.
“Indeed, a well-decorated General has pulled out of active service. He will be sorely missed.
“Nonetheless, we are consoled that his indelible footprints will continue to serve as a reminder of his love for our nation and humanity,” the governor said.
Also, preaching from the Book of Timothy, the Bishop of Yewa Diocese, Rev. Michael Oluwarohunbi, described the life of the late Olurin as “a complete life well spent in the worship of the Lord”.
Oluwarohunbi urged Christians to remain focus on the task ahead, saying that there were many challenges and hardships, which he said were not unsurmountable for those that truly believed in God.
In his remarks, Oba Olugbenle said he broke protocol to attend the special funeral service in honor of the departed illustrious son of the town.
The paramount ruler said that the tribute’s service would be the first he attended since he ascended the throne, adding that the respect he has for the late Olurin made him break the protocol.
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Also, Sen. Adeola, said that Yewaland had lost an illustrious son, who had positively impacted the lives of many people in the town.
The senator said that Olurin, throughout his lifetime, was a patriotic Nigerian who had sacrificed a lot for the country.
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Olurin who died on Aug. 20 at the age of 78, would be buried on Sept. 24 in Lagos
