…. describes him as a seasoned administrator
The late Director of Administration of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Dr AbdulRauf Adeniji, has been described as a true progressive, an upright, loyal and committed party stalwart, who served the APC and the people of Ife Central Local Government with unmatched dedication and sincerity,
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, who expressed sorrow at the death of Adeniji, said his transition into politics saw him elected the Chairman of Ife Central Local Government Area, where he championed inclusive governance and earned the respect of his constituents.
Oyetola, the immediate past Governor of Osun, extolled the virtues of Adeniji in a condolence message issued by his Adviser on Media and Communication, Dr Bolaji Akinola, on Friday in Lagos.
The Minister who noted that his demise was greeted with a rude shock again described him as a seasoned administrator, a loyal and committed party chieftain, saying that APC received the news of the death of Adeniji (a.k.a Kongo) who had been in the hands of his abductors having been kidnapped weeks ago.
“Adeniji held a PhD in Public Administration and served as an Assistant Registrar at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun”.
Oyetola said that Adeniji was a humble and competent administrator.
The Minister said: “This is a tragic and painful loss not only to his immediate family, but to our party, our state, and the nation at large.
“Dr Adeniji was a brilliant mind, a bridge builder and a grassroots mobiliser, whose contributions to governance and party administration will never be forgotten.
“His death in such a cruel and unfortunate manner is heartbreaking.”
Oyetola offered condolences to Adeniji’s family, the APC community and the people of Ife.
He prayed to God to forgive Adeniji’s shortcomings and grant him eternal life.
He also prayed to God to grant his family the strength to bear his death.
Following the news of Adeniji’s death, the APC on Thursday announced that Apc Flag be flown at half mast and Party national secretariat be shutdown in Abuja until Monday to mourn the late chieftain
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