The Senator representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has expressed his sadness over the death of Prof. George Akinola Ogunpola. The former governor in his condolence said he received the news of the death of one of elder statesmen in Ogun State, with heartfelt sympathy.
According to the statement released on Monday 15th June 2020, by Bola Adeyemi who is the Media Aide to the Senator, Senator Amosun described the demise of Akinola Ogunpola as the loss of an eminent citizen, an erudite scholar, a seasoned administrator, and a committed community leader who made invaluable contributions to the educational development of Ogun State.
He said: “I recall his sagacity in the management of free Primary Education Programme when he served as Commissioner for Education during the administration of Chief Olabisi Onabanjo in Ogun State from 1979 – 1983
“He was a highly committed community and political leader in Owu kingdom, Egbaland and Ogun State. Prof. Akinola Ogunpola remained a model.
He was a cerebral leader who devoted his life to serving the people in all ramifications”.
He said Ogunpola was reputed for always lending his voice on national and international issues, particularly in the area of educational development, adding that his wise counsel on the socio-political development of Ogun State would be greatly missed.
“we are delighted to acknowledge and immortalise his socio-economic contributions through the naming of Akin Ogunpola Model School in Ewekoro Local Government after his person in 2016 (during his lifetime),” Amosun added.
Senator Ibikunle Amosun prays that Almighty God will grant Prof. Akin Ogunpola eternal rest, and give his entire family, the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.