Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has named the ongoing estate of the government in Trans Amusement Park in the Samonda of Ibadan after late lawmaker, Musliliu Olaide Akinremi popularly known as Jagaban.
The governor announced this on Thursday at the 8th day Fidau prayer, held at University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
Speaking through his deputy, Barrister Adebayo Lawal, the governor who expressed sympathy to the bereaved family and the good people of the state, noted that Jagaban’s death was a sad loss to him as he was moved to tears upon learning of his passing.
Describing Akinremi’s sudden death as shocking and great loss to the state, Makinde added that Oyo Government ordered that flags be hoisted at half-mast throughout the state in honour of the departed Federal House of Representatives member for Ibadan North federal constituency.
He emphasised the essence of striving for good deeds to be remembered for good after death, as Almighty Allah had stated in Quran chapter 52.
“I send my deep condolences to the Akinremi family and members of the House of Representatives for this irreparable loss. I urge all individuals, including the House members to fill the vacuum Jagaban has left behind.
“In Oyo State, we are all one family irrespective of party affiliation. So, we need to also be united together and be well focused for the development of the state.
“Let also take from the sermon of those who have addressed us, and we must be good ambassadors just like Jagaban was known for his good deeds.
“On this note, we are announcing that the state government’s ongoing estate in Trans Amusement Park, Samonda in Ibadan would be named after Jagaban in honour of his good deeds and contributions towards the development of Oyo State,” Makinde said.
Earlier, the preacher at the event, Dr. Akeola, a lecturer from the University of Ibadan described the death of Akinremi as a painful loss, adding that the late Rep member lived a very good life.
Akeola highlighted some of the achievements and contributions of the deceased while alive, stressing that his good deeds would stand for him on the day of qiyammah.
The lecturer who quoted from Chapter 3 of the Holy Quran, however reminded that everyone shall taste death, describing the departed as a legend who had lived a fulfilled life.
The son of the deceased, Prince Olaide Akinremi senior, in his brief remarks, described his father as a remarkable person whose legacy and memory would live on through the life of people that he touched.
“With the massive turnout today, I am aware that my father had done good things. While I have lost my father, his wife have lost husband, and the people of Ibadan North have lost their Jagaban.
“On behalf of the family, I want to thank the state, his party, APC, and the constituency for their support. I promise to carry on his legacy. May God help me,” Akinremi Jnr said.
Speaking on behalf of members of House of Representatives, Hon. Adigun Abass, popularly known as Agboworin, said the late lawmaker was a very hardworking man who will be missed by everyone.
Abbas added that Jagaban’s death was a very big loss to his constituency, Oyo State and Nigeria at large, praying that Allah give his family the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss and grant him eternal rest.