Indigenes of Epe, including the local government chairman, Mr Adedoyin Adesanya, have extolled the virtues of late Uthman Habeeb-Ademola, an aide of popular singer, Davido, who died on Tuesday.
Many of the indigenes said that Epe had lost a vibrant, supportive and committed indigene.
His friends said that he drove himself to the hospital after complaining of breathing problem and reportedly died of heart failure at the Everest Hospital, Lekki, Lagos on Tuesday.
Mr Adedoyin Adesanya, Chairman, Epe Local Government, said that the death of Habeeb-Ademola was a rude shock to him and his administration.
He said that late Habeeb-Ademola was until his death dedicated and committed to finding lasting peace in Epe amongst the youths and he was an advocate of youth empowerment.
According to the Council Chairman, “I commiserate with the Uthman family, his business associates, relatives, friends and well-wishers on this unfortunate loss which happened on June 29, 2021.
“May God forgive his shortcomings and also give his family, friends and associates the fortitude to bear the loss,” he said.
Mr Olufowobi Habeeb-Ademola, a close ally and also an in-law to the deceased, also expressed rude shock at the sudden death of his friend, Uthman Habeeb-Ademola.
“I am a member of his youth organisation. He was a nice and fantastic man.
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“I will miss him dearly, most especially his role in fighting against social vices in Epe Division, ” he said.
Olufowobi said that the deceased had played his part in developing the youths of Epe Division, morally, socially and financially.
“It is left to us, we the youths that he left behind to emulate his kind gestures.
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