Former governor of Ogun State, Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic passing of Otunba Abimbola Olurotimi Ogunbanjo, the former Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), who was involved in a fatal helicopter crash in the United States of America last Friday.
Recall that Otunba Ogunbanjo along with others was involved in a fatal helicopter crash in the states.
“The devastating news of the death of Otunba Ogunbanjo, alongside Dr. Herbert Wigwe, a former Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, and others, still remains a bitter pill to swallow. I am yet to recover from the rude shock,” Senator Daniel lamented.
Describing Ogunbanjo’s demise as a personal loss, Senator Daniel highlighted the close familial ties between their families, with Ogunbanjo’s father, Chief Chris Ogunbanjo, being a cherished role model and supporter within the Ogun East Senatorial District that Senator Daniel currently represents in the National Assembly.
The late Ogunbanjo was celebrated as a leading corporate lawyer and esteemed boardroom luminary, renowned for his transformative leadership across various business entities.
Senator Daniel recalled Ogunbanjo’s pivotal role in Nigeria’s securities market and his dedicated service as Nigeria’s Special Counsel to the London and Paris clubs during critical refinancing and rescheduling agreements.
“Otunba Ogunbanjo, who also held the prestigious title of Baamofin, made a lasting impact in the nation’s financial community, and the void created by his death would be difficult to fill. I hope his life of service, dedication, and philanthropy would continue to inspire the coming generations,” Senator Daniel remarked.
Extending heartfelt condolences to the family members of the deceased, Senator Daniel prayed for the eternal repose of Otunba Ogunbanjo’s soul, taking solace in the knowledge that he lived a fulfilled life and left behind a legacy of honourable deeds.
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