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On behalf of himself, the federal government, President Goodluck Jonathan Tuesday extended his heartfelt condolences to Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, the government and people of the state on the passing away of former governor of the state, Sir Michael Otedola.
The president also conveyed sincere commiserations to all members of Sir Michael’s immediate family as well as his relatives, friends and former political associates.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, Jonathan joined them in mourning “the very distinguished politician, elder statesman and philanthropist who served as governor of Lagos State between 1992 and 1993 with commendable courage, wisdom and fortitude.”
According to the statement, “as arrangements get underway to give the octogenarian former governor a befitting burial, President Jonathan assures the people of Lagos State and the Otedola family of his solidarity with them in their hour of grief
