Ex-Ado Poly Governing Council Member, George Ojo, Dies at 62

A member of the now-dissolved 10th Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Chief George Ojo, dies at 62 following a protracted illness.

The family of the Iyin-Ekiti born chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) made the announcement.

Meanwhile, the Rector of the polytechnic, Dr Dayo Oladebeye, in a statement issued by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Ade Adeyemi-Adejolu, described late Chief George Ojo as a dedicated man.

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The statement said, “On behalf of the management, staff and students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, I commiserate with the family of the late Chief George Ojo. He was a jolly good fellow and dedicated Ekiti man.

“The late Chief Ojo, as a member of the polytechnic’s governing council, was deeply committed to the growth and progress of the institution by ensuring that peace reigned within and outside the polytechnic, thereby paving the way for smooth academic activities.

“He was a consummate community leader, with unparalleled passion for the development of Iyin-Ekiti, his hometown,” Adeyemi-Adejolu remarked.

Chief George Ojo served as Chairman of the State Local Government Service Commission between 1999 and 2003. He was the Chairman, Ekiti State House of Assembly Service Commission during the first tenure of Gov. Kayode Fayemi.

He was also a member of the committee for the creation of Ekiti and member of the Ekiti Council of Elders.