Top government officials, captains of industries, friends and associates of Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the late chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Ltd (NGX) Group, gathered on Friday in Ikoyi, Lagos to bid him farewell.
Ogunbanjo died on February 9 in a helicopter crash in Southern California, USA.
Among those who attended the funeral service at St. John’s Anglican Church, Ikoyi was Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, former governors of Ogun State, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun and Gbenga Daniel.
Also, there was Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, chairman of Coronation Group Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede among others.
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Abiodun described Ogunbanjo as an intellectual, focused, intentional, perfectionist, good, loyal, dependable, reliable and consistent friend and brother.
“Bimbola has an infectious smile, he was as debonair as was quintessential in his disposition and appearance; Bimbo was a good man and a jolly good fellow.
“From the outpouring of emotions, love, support and condolences; he lived an impactful life and he will be sorely missed.
“If tears could bring back the dead, Bimbo will be alive today.
“I am not standing here today just as Abimbola’s state governor, but as his brother, friend and on behalf of my family and the good people of Ogun state who have lost an illustrious son,” he said.
