Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has declared a three-day mourning and prayers in honour of the late Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr Temitayo Oluwatuyi.
Aiyedatiwa made the declaration in Akure yesterday when he led members of the State Executive Council (SEC) on a condolence visit to the wife and family of the deceased.
According to the governor, Oluwatuyi was a recurring decimal in the politics and governance of Ondo State.
“The history of the state will not be complete without a mention of his impact…
“The late Secretary to the Government of Ondo State, Hon. Temitayo Oluwatuyi, lived a fulfilled life and made positive impacts on many people.”
The governor, who also spoke with the children of the deceased based outside the country via video call, extolled his virtues, describing him as a complete gentleman who conducted his public and private life with decorum and humility.
Aiyedatiwa prayed for the repose of the deceased soul, and promised the support of the government for the family.
“Hon Tayo Oluwatuyi, you came, you lived, you performed your God-given tasks and impacted lives.
“You have decided to leave us at a time we never expected, but God said it is time to come home.
“May you have rest at the bosom of your creator, God. Amen,” the governor wrote in the condolence register.
Pastor Ayoade Babalola, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, led the team in a special prayer for the family, Akure community and the state.
Oluwatuyi died on Saturday at a hospital in the state from injuries he sustained in a crash while traveling from Akure to Ibadan, Oyo State on December 17, 2025