Oyo Global Forum mourns demise of Philanthropist, Prince Ajibola Afonja

The leadership of Oyo Global Forum has mourned the demise of Oyo Born philanthropist, Prince Ajibola Afonja , who died on Sunday at 82.

The Chairman, Oyo Global Forum, Taiwo Adebayo , said the whole of Oyo town would feel the impact of former First Bank Chairman, who died at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan .

Taiwo Adebayo affirmed that legacy of generosity of Prince Afonja touched countless lives .

He described the deceased as a community leader and industrialist per excellence .

He said, “On this dark day in Oyo, we mourn the loss of Prince Ajibola Afonja, former Labour Minister and Chairman of First Bank Nigeria, who passed away on Sunday night, aged 82.”

“Although a national figure with tremendous influence, he was particularly light for the Oyo community where he made pioneering efforts as an industrialist. His legacy of generosity and open-heartedness touched countless lives, and his presence will be profoundly missed.”

“Until his last month, Daddy IDS, as he was affectionately known, as a reference to his manufacturing company, remained hardworking, dedicated to realizing one of the most transformative business visions for the country’s economy. It was the E-Customs project.”

“His absence leaves a void that will be difficult to fill, but his spirit of generosity and leadership will continue to inspire us. For all of us that he inspired, we shall honour his memory by carrying forward the values he embodied and continuing his legacy of service and compassion, the values that guide OGF, which he supported during his lifetime.”

“We extend our deepest condolences to his family, the entire Oyo community, and friends and throughout the world during this time of mourning.”