Adewale Oluwatayo represented Ifako Ijaiye Federal Constituency of Lagos until his death.
One of Nigeria’s lawmaker has died in Abuja.
Mr Adewale Oluwatayo who represented Ifako-Ijaiye Federal Constituency of Lagos State, reportedly died on Wednesday.
According to reports, Speaker of the House, Yakubu Dogara didn’t announce the news to members of the house because the lawmaker’s family was yet to be informed.
However, a statement signed the Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs to the Speaker, Mr Turaki Hassan confirmed the development.
The statement reads:
“The late Hon. Elijah died when his services to the nation were most needed.
“We mourn our fallen colleague as one who gave his best in service to God and humanity.
“He was a committed and hard working member, who championed the cause of his people.
“Our hearts go out to his immediate family, the people of Ifako/Ijaiye Federal Constituency and Lagos state over this great loss.
“I pray God Almighty to give them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. We will surely miss him in the Green Chamber.”
Oluwatayo was the Chairman, Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government between 2004 and 2007 before serving as a Special Adviser on Education to Lagos State Government from 2009 to 2011..
