Senate President, David Mark, yesterday described the death of business mogul, Chief Molade Okoya-Thomas as the loss of one of Nigeria’s finest philanthropists and nationalists.
Senator Mark, in a condolence message to the immediate family of Molade Okoya-Thomas, government and people of Lagos State, said the deceased lived the entirety of his life for the good of all Nigerians irrespective of their ethnic or religious background.
Recalling his numerous contributions to the development of Lagos State where he served in various committees, Senator Mark said Molade Okoya-Thomas made impact in so many aspects of life and excelled.
Also, eminent businessman and former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu, described Chief Omolade Okoya-Thomas as a consummate philanthropist, whose demise was a great loss to the country.
He noted that the deceased was an astute entrepreneur, who contributed to social, economic and political development of Nigeria.
In a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser, Oyekunle Oyewumi, Kalu said: “I was devastated when I heard the news of the passing away of a gentleman, Chief Okoya-Thomas. He will be remembered for his contributions to sports development, with his annual Asoju Oba Table Tennis Championship. He left behind a good legacy for us all to emulate. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with the Okoya family at this sorrowful time.”
The former governor said the late businessman would be remembered for his humility.
He urged the Okoya-Thomas family to take solace in the fact that the deceased lived a fulfilled life worthy of emulation.
Kalu, while commiserating with the Oba of Lagos, people and government of Lagos State, prayed God to grant the departed a blissful rest.
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