Makinde mourns prominent Ibadan businessman, Ajadi  

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, mourned the demise of prominent Ibadan businessman, Alhaji Lamidi Ajadi.

The governor described Ajadi as a thoroughbred Ibadan man, who made immense contributions to the growth and development of Ibadan in particular and Oyo State in general.

He condoled with the immediate family of Alhaji Ajadi, the Muslim community in Ibadanland and Oyo State, praying to God to forgive the sins of the deceased and grant him Aljanah Firdausi.

The governor said: “I received with shock the news of the death of Alhaji Lamidi Ajadi, a prominent businessman and a great son of Ibadanland and Oyo State.

“Pa Ajadi contributed his quota to the growth and development of Ibadanland in particular and Oyo State in general.

“On behalf of the Government and the good people of Oyo State, I commiserate with his immediate family, the Muslim community in Ibadanland, and Oyo State.

“While praying to God to grant his family the fortitude to bear this loss, I also pray that he will be granted Aljanah Firdausi.”

Signed

Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju

Special Adviser (Media) to Oyo State Governor

June 10, 2025