Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday expressed his condolences to the family of the former Secretary to the Lagos State Government (SSG), Princess Adenrele Adeniran-Ogunsanya.
Adeniran-Ogunsanya died after a brief illness on Tuesday at 74.
She was the Secretary to the Lagos State Government (SSG) during the first term in office of former governor Babatunde Fashola (SAN) between 2007 and 2011.
In a condolence message signed by his chief press secretary Gboyega Akosile, the governor praised the late Adeniran-Ogunsanya’s contribution to governance, growth and development of Lagos State during her tenure as the scribe of the state.
He said, “On behalf of the Government and people of Lagos State, I want to express my sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and political associates of the late Secretary to the Lagos State Government (SSG), Princess Adenrele Adeniran-Ogunsanya.
“The death of Princess Adenrele Adeniran-Ogunsanya is a big loss to Lagos State. She made a lot of positive impact and contributions during her lifetime to the growth and development of Lagos State as SSG. She also made significant impact in Lagos politics when as member of the ruling party, especially in Ikorodu.
“I pray that God will grant Princess Adenrele Adeniran-Ogunsanya eternal rest and give the immediate family, friends, political associates and the people of Ikorodu the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
Adeniran-Ogunsanya was the daughter of prominent Ikorodu born politician and associate of the late Nnamdi Azikiwe, Prince Adeniran Ogunsanya.