Late Chief Moses Akinmade
The father of the Special Adviser to the Governor of Ogun State, late Chief Moses Akinmade has been described as a peaceful and a devout Christian, who has left a good legacy for his children.
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun made this known while delivering a goodwill message at the burial service of Chief Akinmade at the First Baptist Church, Idode, Idanre, Ondo State.
Gov. Abiodun, who was represented by the State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, congratulated the children for surviving their father and charged them to keep the flag flying by upholding the good legacies that their father left behind.
“Baba Akinmade was an embodiment of virtues, a devout Christian a consummate politician, a community leader and builder and a rallying point for developmental programmes in idanre his home town and the State at large and he impacted his people positively, ” the Governor said.
Also, the Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, represented by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Ebenezer Adeniyan said the son of the deceased, Hon. Kayode Akinmade was a pillar to his administration before and after his election, appreciating him for his steadfastness and his believe in the administration, a trait he said he took from his late father, adding that he is a good ambassador of the State in Ogun.
Earlier, the Preacher, Rev’d Samson Odeyinka who titled his sermon ” What will you leave behind in this life of vanity” with reference from the book of 1 Timothy chapter 6 verses 6 to 10, said since no man brought nothing to this world, it’s expected that nothing would be taken back when the time to return to the creator comes.
The Preacher urged everyone to use his or her acquired wealth on earth for the transformation of the community, society, needy and nation at large, citing the example of Tabithar in the book of Acts chapter 9 verse 36 to 39.
In his response, Hon. Akinmade appreciated the people for the show of love in standing with the family to give their late father a befitting burial.
The remains of late Chief Moses Akinmade was laid to rest at the church graveyard.
People from all walks of life which included, former Governor of the State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, serving and past members of national assembly from Ondo State, political stalwarts, media icons and top civil servants from both Ondo and Ogun State were in attendance.
