Mr Omotayo Sanyaolu, an aide to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu is dead.
Sanyaolu who served as the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Tertiary Education, Youths and Student Affairs to Gov Sanwo-Olu died in a car accident in the Maryland area of Lagos state on Friday, July 29, 2022.
Confirming his demise in a statement, Dr Femi Oke-Osanyantolu, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Authority, disclosed that Sanyaolu who was the lone occupant of the car, crashed into an ATM.
Excerpts from the statement read, “Upon arrival at the scene, it was discovered that a black Toyota Camry with registration number LAGH 32, while on top speed, rammed into the Keystone Bank ATM located close to the Army Cantonment, Ikeja.
“Unfortunately, an adult male, Sanyaolu, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, died on impact and his remains were immediately bagged upon arrival of emergency responders.
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“These have been handed over to the cantonment officer on duty (Officer Musa).
“The affected vehicle was recovered with the aid of LASEMA’s light towing vehicle to a lay-by.”
Gov Sanwo-Olu mourning the death of Sanyaolu, described his demise as painful and irreparable, extolling his positive impact during his service.
He said, “the death of a loved one is usually painful as it is irreparable but we must thank God that Omotayo Sanyaolu made a positive impact during his short but eventful lifetime. He served our party, APC, passionately and meritoriously as a Youth Leader and contributed to its victory in many elections.
“Tayo as my Special Assistant on Tertiary Education, Youth and Student Affairs was very instrumental to the Greater Lagos agenda. He contributed positively to issues affecting the youths and students in the state.
“I sympathise with his widow, children, siblings, friends and the entire family as well as Lagos State and the APC family. I pray that God will grant the late Omotayo Sanyaolu eternal rest and grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. We will miss Tayo.”