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Buhari mourns former Information Minister Alex Akinyele
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family of former Minister of Information, Chief Alex Akinyele, who passed away on Thursday night.
The President’s condolence message was conveyed through a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Friday.
President Buhari also commiserated with the government and people of Ondo State, friends and professional colleagues of the departed, urging them to take solace in the lasting legacies of the former colorful minister.
President Buhari affirmed that Akinyele’s scrupulousness, discipline and diligence were always obvious to those who worked closely with him, and his love for the nation, which was zealously demonstrated through providing exemplary leadership.
The President prayed that the Almighty God will grant the soul of the former minister eternal rest, and comfort all members of his family.
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Akinyele, who died at the age of 81, was a trained teacher and Public Relations Specialist and had also served as Chairman of National Sports Commission and Chairman of National Reconciliation Committee.
NAN
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