President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has extolled the virtues of the former Governor of Lagos State, late Sir Michael Otedola, saying he lived his life in the service to humanity.
Senator Mark in a condolence message to the family of the deceased, the government and people of Lagos State said, Otedola was a model for our modern democracy.
“His lifestyle was exemplary. He devoted himself to humanity particularly to Lagos State and her peoples,” he said.
He consoled the immediate family of late Sir Otedola for the huge loss while urged the family to uphold the sanctity of selfless service, the deceased lived for.
The President of the Senate, recalled the diligence displayed by late Otedola as a teacher, reporter, even as an Editor and tasked every Nigerian to emulate his virtues.
Senator Mark noted that the good works of Sir Otedola will serve as a solace for the family and urged the Lagos State government to immortalise him.
He pray God to grant the deceased an eternal rest in the bossom of the Almighty and the family fortitude to bear the loss.
Signed:
Kola Ologbondiyan
Special Adviser, Media & Publicity to the President of the Senate