The late Ondo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Wahab Adegbenro, has been laid to rest in his family house in Ilara- Mokin.
Adegbenro died on Thursday at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State.
The commissioner was buried on Friday in accordance with Muslim rites. Officials who conducted the burial were dressed in PPEs.
The state’s All Progressives Congress’ publicity secretary, Alex Kalejaiye, said in a statement that Adegbenro was at the forefront of the state government’s efforts to curtail the spread of coronavirus.
“Dr Adegbenro has been at the forefront of the government’s efforts to curtail the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ondo State. His demise collides violently with this patriotic assignment,” the statement read.
“He was a party man to the core, readily accessible, humble, and dependable. His commitment to the general wellbeing of people within and outside his circle was unparalleled.
“Although the party is deeply traumatised by this huge loss, we pray God to console his immediate family, the people of Ifedore, and the Government of Ondo State. We also pray that his soul will find peace with his creator.”
