Cornelius Adebayo, a former Governor of Kwara State and ex-Minister of Communications, has passed away at the age of 84. The elder statesman died in the early hours of Wednesday, marking the end of a long and distinguished career in public service.
Born on February 24, 1941, in Igbaja, now within Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Adebayo was a respected figure in Nigeria’s political landscape. He entered national politics in 1979 as a Senator under the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) and was elected Governor of Kwara State in 1983, although his tenure was cut short by the military coup that year.
He later served as Minister of Communications during President Olusegun Obasanjo’s civilian administration, where he contributed to the modernization of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector.
Reacting to the news, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, expressed deep sorrow, describing Adebayo as “an administrator par excellence.” The Emir highlighted the former governor’s contributions to the state’s development and his legacy of integrity and service.
A condolence message issued by the Emir’s Press Secretary, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, extended sympathies to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the people of Kwara, Adebayo’s family, and political associates.
The Emir offered prayers for the peaceful repose of Adebayo’s soul and for strength and comfort for his family during this difficult time.
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