Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun State Council, have expressed deep sorrow and shock over the death of the State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, describing his passing as a painful loss to the Corps, the road safety community and the nation.
The Public Relations Officer of the state sector command, Afolabi Odunsi, disclosed the sudden demise of Ogunjobi after a brief illness on Sunday.
Abiodun, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, and available to journalists on Sunday, commiserated with the Corps Marshal and the national leadership of the FRSC in Abuja, the management, officers and men of the Corps across the country, as well as the family, friends and professional associates of the deceased.
He noted that “The late Ogunjobi’s commitment to road safety administration, public enlightenment and stakeholder engagement reflects the importance of dedicated service to the protection of lives and property.
“The late Sector Commander played an important role in promoting responsible road use, improving compliance with traffic regulations and advancing efforts to make Ogun State’s roads safer for motorists and other road users.
“Commander Ogunjobi’s death is a painful loss, particularly at a time when the collective efforts of road safety officials remain critical to reducing road traffic crashes and protecting the lives of citizens.”
While praying for the peaceful repose of the deceased’s soul, the governor urged his family, colleagues and associates to take solace in the worthy service he rendered to the nation.
He prayed that God would grant the bereaved family, the FRSC national leadership, officers and men of the Corps, and all those affected by the loss the strength and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
Also, in a condolence letter signed by Yetunde Fatungase and Hakeem Adegbenro, the chairman and secretary of the Correspondents’ Chapel, respectively, the association, which is the umbrella body for correspondents of national newspapers in the state, said it received with palpable sorrow the sudden death of the sector commander.
The association said, “As members of the press who worked closely with Commander Ogunjobi, we can attest to his exceptional leadership, dedication to duty, and commitment to the mandate of the Federal Road Safety Corps. His efforts in enhancing public enlightenment, fostering robust media and stakeholder engagement, and ensuring safer roads across Ogun State were truly commendable.
“Commander Ogunjobi was not only a dedicated public officer but also an open, media-friendly administrator who recognised the crucial partnership between the FRSC and the press in saving lives on our highways. Only recently, the late Commander acknowledged the chapel’s courtesy visit letter. His professional approach, warmth, and accessibility will be greatly missed by the journalism community in Ogun State.
“On behalf of the entire membership of the Correspondents’ Chapel, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the leadership, officers, and men of the FRSC RS2.2 Ogun State Sector Command, as well as the national leadership of the Corps. Our thoughts and prayers are equally with his immediate family, friends, and loved ones during this painful time. We pray that Almighty God grants his soul eternal rest and gives his family and the Corps the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”