FCT Minister condoles spokesman over dad’s death

The Minister of the FCT, Mallam Muhammad Musa Bello, has condoled with his Chief Press Secretary, Anthony Ogunleye, over the death of his father, Mr Lawrence Ogunleye, who died on Monday at the age of 90. The Minister, who was accompanied by some members of the FCT Executive Committee (FCT-EXCO) on a condolence visit to […]

FCT Minister condoles spokesman over dad’s death

FCT minister Muhammad Musa Bello (L) being received by his spokesman, Anthony Ogunleye during the visit

The Minister of the FCT, Mallam Muhammad Musa Bello, has condoled with his Chief Press Secretary, Anthony Ogunleye, over the death of his father, Mr Lawrence Ogunleye, who died on Monday at the age of 90.

The Minister, who was accompanied by some members of the FCT Executive Committee (FCT-EXCO) on a condolence visit to the Ogunleyes, said death was a path every mortal must follow.

Bello advised the family, especially his spokesman, to be strong and take solace in the fact that his father lived a fulfilled life worthy of emulation.

The minister prayed God to grant the deceased eternal rest and the family the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.

Responding on behalf of the family, Mr Anthony Ogunleye thanked the minister for the visit and expressed the appreciation of the family to the entire FCT Administration, especially the EXCO, for the visit.

He described his late father as an outstanding teacher and educationist who worked diligently and retired from the civil service as a deputy director.