Ex-Oyo SSG, AbdulWaheed Olajide dead

A former Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Alhaji Abdul Waheed Akintola Olajide is dead.

DAILY POST reports that Olajide served during the administration of the immediate past governor of the state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi.

He died on Tuesday, as confirmed by the family in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday.

The statement said, “It is with gratitude to Almighty Allah for a life well lived, and with submission to His will, that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and cousin, Alhaji Abdul Waheed Akintola Olajide, who returned to his Creator today, August 25, 2026.

“May Allah grant the entire family and all his loved ones the strength, patience and comfort to bear this loss.”

The family announced that the Janazah prayer will be held today, Wednesday, at 11:00 am, at the MAN Centre, Oke Ado, Ibadan.