Oyebanji mourns Ekiti ex- Deputy Governor, Bisi Egbeyemi

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has expressed condolences on the passing of the immediate past Deputy Governor of the state, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi.

Otunba Egbeyemi died on Friday evening after a brief illness. He was aged 79 years old.

Egbeyemi, a renowned teacher and lawyer served as Deputy Governor between October 16, 2018 and October 15, 2022. He had earlier served as a legislator in the old Ondo State. He later served as chairman, Ado Local Government Council and Commissioner for Education.

Governor Oyebanji in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, described the late Deputy Governor as a statesman of repute, respected community leader and a great lover of his people, who made very significant contributions to the growth and development of the state.

The Governor described the late Egbeyemi as a distinguished leader who served Ekiti State meritoriously in different capacities and continued to contribute to the development and stability of the state out of office, till he breathed his last.

Governor Oyebanji who described Otunba Egbeyemi as a man of Honour, a great leader of his people and a father figure to many, said the late Deputy Governor would be sorely missed for his frankness, deep insight and wise counsel .

Saying that the late Egbeyemi lived a fulfilled life in the service of God, the state and humanity, Oyebanji urged his children, family and associates to be consoled with the fact the late Egbeyemi lived well, served well and ended his journey on this side of the divide on a glorious note.

“Baba ran a good race , served our dear state with his time, talent and resources and etched his name in gold as a man of honour, excellent team player and a seasoned administrator. We shall miss his amiable personality and wise counsel.

“ On behalf of my wife, the Government and good people of Ekiti State, I commiserate with the children and immediate family members of our dear leader and former deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi on the passing.

“While we thank God for the life of impact he lived, we know that he shall be sorely missed. Our prayer is that God Almighty will grant him eternal rest and comfort the family” the statement added.




PROFILE OF THE LATE OTUNBA BISI EGBEYEMI

The late Otunba Adebisi Adegboyega Egbeyemi, was born on 8th May, 1944 in Ado Ekiti to the family of the late Pa Michael Egbeyemi Alade and the late Madam Tinubu Egbeyemi.

He attended St. Saviour's Primary School, Ado Ekiti from 1952 to 1957; Holy Trinity Anglican School, Ilawe Ekiti (1958) and Baptist School, Ado Ekiti (1959).

He later attended Harding Memorial Secondary School where he obtained his Modern School Certificate in 1963. He studied privately while working as a Laboratory Assistant at Ekiti Parapo College, Ido Ekiti. While serving as a Bursar at Notre Dame Grammar School, Usi Ekiti from 1969 to 1972, he passed his West African School Certificate Examination as a private student and both GCE Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations.

Otunba Egbeyemi proceeded to the University of Lagos College of Education where he read Biology and Physical Education between 1972 and 1975 and passed with Distinction in Physical Education. He taught Biology briefly at St. Mary's School, Ikole Ekiti in 1975 before he was transferred to the new Divisional Teachers College, Oye Ekiti as the pioneer Physical Education Tutor between 1975 and 1977.

He returned to the classroom to read Law at the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) from 1977 to 1980 for his Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree and was at the Nigerian Law School, Victoria Island, Lagos between 1980 and 1981 where he obtained his Barrister at Law (BL) Certificate and was called to the Bar in 1981 as a Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

The deceased was a veteran politician and came into prominence in politics with a stint as the Youth Leader of the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) in Ekiti axis of the old Ondo State between 1978 and 1983.

During the 1983 general elections, Otunba Egbeyemi was elected Member of the old Ondo State House of Assembly and was in office between October and December, 1983 until the military takeover of 31st December of that year.

During the General Ibrahim Babangida transition programme, Otunba Egbeyemi was elected Executive Chairman, Ado Ekiti Local Government and was in office between 1991 and 1993. His administration recorded unforgettable achievements in revenue generation, better staff welfare, populist policies and infrastructural development, the most prominent of which was Bisi Market in Ado Ekiti which was named after him by the people of the city.

Upon return to democratic rule in 1999, Otunba Egbeyemi served as the Commissioner for Education under the first civilian Governor of Ekiti State, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo between 1999 and 2002 and later as the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice between 2002 and 2003.

He also served as Director/Member representing Ekiti State on the Board of Odua Investment Limited between 2010 and 2014. He was Deputy Governor of the state between 2018 and 2022.

The deceased is survived by his wife, Chief (Mrs) Margaret Olufunke Egbeyemi, children and grandchildren.

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We the good people of Nigeria and the entire South West Commiserate with you and people of Ekiti State.

May his soul rest in peace

Mourning a dead thief.

May INEC rig your corrupt soul to pieces.

Ekiti the people who claimed to be educated

Yet they sold their vote even on credit


This election was an eye opener

The world now realize that South West is far from being educated

Rest in Peace

Ekiti has been trending since Feb 25

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Good one
R.I.P man

This baba that people are not saying well about him,so stingy in his life time,with all the properties ,now where is he,Only God knows tomorrow truly,am so sure must have not touched the stolen money in government yet before the death come,now the words of God has come to pass that the fools gathereth wealth without knowing who's going to spend it,

Fut9ure:
Ekiti the people who claimed to be educated

Yet they sold their vote even on credit

after the election,I see them as the most educated people cos they didn’t f00lishly fall for the propaganda and lies of the pathological liar called obi and his terrorist group

Fut9ure:
Ekiti the people who claimed to be educated

Yet they sold their vote even on credit

Some of they people who sold their vote on credit still went ahead yesterday and sold it again on credit,their mumu never reach

He served in Fayemi's government from 2018 -2022. A man of honor indeed. Rest well in God's abode.

Noted.

To live a long life and peaceful one for that matter, you must learn never to allow circumstances beyond your control to determine your happiness.
Reality will always appear differently when you are on the one in charge.
Don't be in a hurry to criticize unnecessarily, coz criticism means nothing to our political class.
If you're not ready for a forceful coercion for change in leadership like in the endsars, just ponder everything you see as results in your heart.
The likes of Adams oshiomhole criticized Obasanjo, tinubu criticized Jonathan and FFK criticized APC led Government but where is he today, even the woMAN that calls himself Reno omokri has been busy seeking for political relevance by criticizing anyone through unfiltered utterances that should have never been heard from a man.
So my fellow ordinary Nigerians, it's about what you can do from your heart to save the country when given the chance to make an impact.
Charity, they say begins at home.
The problem of Nigeria is not at the helm of affairs alone, it is deep rooted from our various family unit, the values we appreciate and share, our understanding of reality and ability to accept truths without sentiment, reasoning without biases.
Right now every one is on a survival mode making the society a jungle which calls for survival of the fittest.
Please let's be calming down and make amend in every unit nature has entrusted in our care.
As a father
As a mother
As junior brother
As a senior brother
As a senior sister or junior sister
As an employer or an employee..........
How are you playing your family roles?
Do you rob other people of their MANDATES JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE UPPER HAND E.G SELLING FAMILY LAND AND DENYING YOUR SIBLINGS WHAT RIGHTFULLY BELONG TO THEM AND YOU COME HERE TO DISTURB US OVER TINUBU VS PETER OBI VS ATIKU SAGA.
Please let us ask ourselves questions......

Fut9ure:
Ekiti the people who claimed to be educated

Yet they sold their vote even on credit


This election was an eye opener

The world now realize that South West is far from being educated

Your pathetic life is a mirror of whom you represents. Ekiti people are not zombies unlike your generation that has no direction. Ekiti people used their senses to vote for the best candidate in the presidential election and that candidate will lead you and your generation out of the woods you found yourself. Omo irankiran buruku

The person that died does not have picture abi na goat die ni? At least we did not eat from their money. Picture please

May his soul rest in perfect peace

Zangalee:
He served in Fayemi's government from 2018 -2022. A man of honor indeed. Rest well in God's abode.

U fine?