Gen. Abdulsalami  visits  ex Gov Daniel
Posted  Mon  Jan 2,2012

 
Former head of state, General Abdulsalami Abubakar presenting a letter of condolence to former Governor of Ogun State Otunba Gbenga Daniel who recently lost his father

Former Head of State, General Abdusalami Abubakar, on Monday, January 2, 2012 visited the former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, at his Lagos residence to condole with him on the death of his father, Reverend Adebola Daniel.General Abubakar described the departed reverend  as a man who impacted positively on the lives of those he came in contact with.     

 “I’m here on behalf of my family to condole with you and your siblings on the departure of your father. No matter how old one is, losing a father or mother is usually a sad event as it means the loss of somebody who guides and gives honest advice. We give thanks for the good life he lived. His contributions to the building of our nation through your good self as demonstrated in your service to the state remains indelible,”General Abubakar who also presented a letter of condolence to the former governor said.  The elder statesman also prayed for God to give the entire family the fortitude to bear the loss .

Responding on behalf of the Daniels, Otunba Alex Onabanjo   thanked the former head of state for  finding time to come  and condole with the family and for his kind words. He described him as a worthy ambassador of the country who has continued to serve Nigeria tirelessly. He said the entire family appreciated his thoughtfulness and love .

According to a press release by Adegbenro Adebanjo, Media Assistant to Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Yeye Olufunke Daniel, former Nigeria Ambassador to Netherlands, Dr Tokunbo Awolowo Dosunmu, former Director General of the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission, Mr. Taiwo Alimi, Are Kola Oyefeso,  Akogun Kola Onadipe, Mr. Sina Kawonise were present during the visit.