As APC, Tinubu Mourn
A former Head of Service in Lagos State Dr. Sunny Ajose has died.
Ajose reportedly died in the early hours of Thursday according to information available to the NPO Reports
Announcing the passing of the former Head of Service, the All Progressive Congress’s state Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi described Ajose as a man who served the country with dedication.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu aLeo expressed sympathy and condolences to the Lagos State Government and the All Progressives Congress over the death of the former head of service.
He was said to be 78 at the time of his death on Thursday.
The President commiserated particularly with the people of Badagry.
He described the late Ajose as a statesman, party loyalist and committed APC apex leader in Badagry who was also a unifying force in Lagos State.
Recalling his relationship with Chief Ajose as the head of service during his time as governor, President Tinubu underscored Ajose’s commitment to reforming the service.
“He was an astute administrator and dogged civil servant. When I appointed him the head of service, he became a rallying point. He had a considerable influence on the workers. He was pivotal in getting the civil service behind our policies and initiatives.
“Even after his tenure as head of service, we remained very close because of his leadership qualities and because he was an important partner in development,” the President remarked.
President Tinubu said Pa Ajose made immense contributions to developing not only his Badagry Constituency but also the entire state. He added that it was a mark of recognition of his important role that he was the sole representative from Badagry in the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council.
While commiserating with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the government, and the people of the state, the President prayed for strength and support for Ajose’s family and eternal rest for Pa Ajose’s soul.
Sunny Ajose was born on February 10, 1946, in Badagry. After his primary and secondary education in Nigeria, he went to the United States for tertiary education. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and Science from the University of Illinois, Chicago, in 1973.
In 1974, he received an M.A. in Social Science from Governors State University, also in the U.S.
He joined the Lagos Civil Service in 1979 and became head of service in 2004.
According to Ojelabi, the party chairman in Lagos, “It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Chief Sunny Akinsanya Ajose OON, a remarkable leader, a dedicated public servant and a member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) who left an indelible mark on our nation.
“He devoted his life to advancing the values of justice, equality, and democracy, inspiring countless individuals along the way. He also served as the deputy chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State.”