7th March, 2015
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has extended his heartfelt commiserations to the Awujale of Ijebu-Ode, Oba Sikiru Adetona and the Ijebu people on the death of one of the town’s most illustrious sons, Chief Bayo Kuku.
The President in a statement signed by his media aide, Reuben Abati, similarly condoled members of the Kuku family as well as the government and people of Ogun State on the passage of the renowned Ogbeni-Oja of Ijebu-Ode.
The President said he shares their grief as they mourn Chief Kuku, a highly respected businessman and philanthropist who touched many lives positively in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun state and Nigeria as a whole.
He said he believes that Chief Kuku will be long remembered and honoured across the country and beyond as a trail-blazing entrepreneur and administrator whose career highlights included his exemplary leadership role as President of the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
President Jonathan prayed that Almighty Allah will grant Chief Kuku eternal rest and comfort all who mourn him.