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Gov. Makinde condoles with Ibadan radio station over employee’s death

Mr Makinde also commiserated with family of the deceased and prayed for God to grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.

• December 28, 2025
The late employee, Kola Oladapo
The late employee, Kola Oladapo(Photo Credit:Facebook)

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has commiserated with the management and staff of Splash FM and Lagelu FM, over the demise of their broadcaster, Kola Oladapo.

In a statement on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Print Media, Moses Alao, the governor described Mr Oladapo’s death as painful, and prayed for God to grant him a peaceful repose of his soul.

Mr Makinde also commiserated with family of the deceased and prayed for God to grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.

The demise of Mr Oladapo, who is popularly called ‘Nice Guy’ was announced on Sunday.

His remains have been interred.

(NAN)

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