GOV. AIYEDATIWA MOURNS FORMER COMMISSIONER FOR WOMEN AFFAIRS, MRS. OLASIMI AKINDELE-ODUMBAKU
Ondo State Governor, His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has expressed deep sadness over the passing of former Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Olasimi Akindele-Odunmbaku.
In a condolence message issued on Thursday, Governor Aiyedatiwa described the late Mrs. Odumbaku as a committed public servant, a passionate advocate for women and children, and a shining example of selfless service to Ondo State.
The Governor noted that during her tenure as Commissioner, the late Odunmbaku worked tirelessly to advance the welfare of women, promote gender inclusion, and protect the rights of vulnerable children across the Sunshine State. Her dedication to community development and grassroots mobilization left an indelible mark on the Ministry and the state in general.
Governor Aiyedatiwa commiserated with the immediate family, friends, associates, and the entire political family of the deceased.
He particularly commiserated with her husband, Cardinal James Omolaja Odunmbaku (Baba Eto), who is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He prayed that Almighty God will grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss and grant her soul eternal rest.
Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan,
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State
June 25, 2026.