Otunba Daniel mourns Onosode

The immediate past Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has expressed his deep condolence on the death of Pa Gamaliel Offoritsenere Onosode.
In his message on the passing of the elder statesman, Otunba Daniel described him as a distinguished boardroom player whose contributions to the growth of Nigeria’s socio-political and economic development were immense.
In the words of Daniel: “Pa Onosode’s contributions to the socio-economic development of the country were immense evident of which was his various appointments in both private and public sectors.
“A one time Presidential Adviser on Budget Affairs and Director of Budget in the second republic, Pa Onosode recorded landmark achievements in bringing sanity and disciplined approach to public finance.”
Continuing, Otunba Daniel extolled the virtues of the departed philanthropist as a devout Christian of the Baptist denomination, who has done so much in aiding the spread of “the good news” and salvaging many souls.
He added: “Though Pa Onosode lived a fulfilled life up to old age, the news came to me as a shock that one of the most illustrious Nigerians is gone. His demise is indeed a huge loss to the whole nation in general.”
On behalf of his family, the former governor joined the Onosode family and other well meaning Nigerians in mourning the late business personality cum politician, praying for the repose of his soul and taking solace in the fact that late Pa Onosode lived a life worthy of emulation and leaving behind enduring legacies.