Former minister of information, Alex Akinyele has passed on at 81.
Chief Akinyele who once chaired the Nigerian Sports Commission, died after a brief illness, a family source revealed.
Chief Akinyele was also a former president of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations.
However, President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to his demise, saying the country has lost an examplary leader.
While commiserating with the family of the former minister in a statement issued by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, he said, ”The President commiserates with the government and people of Ondo State, friends and professional colleagues of the departed, urging them to take solace in the lasting legacies of the former colorful minister, who also served as Chairman of National Sports Commission and Chairman of National Reconciliation Committee.”
”As a trained teacher and Public Relations Specialist, President Buhari affirms that Chief Akinyele’s scrupulousness, discipline and diligence were always obvious to those who worked closely with him, and his love for the nation, which was zealously demonstrated through providing exemplary leadership.
”The President prays that the Almighty God will grant the soul of the former minister eternal rest, and comfort all members of his family.”
