President Muhammadu Buhari has described the late Chief Bode Akindele as one who demonstrated untiring love for the downtrodden, and created jobs for the people.
The president made the remark in a message of condolence on the death of Akindele.
In the statement issued by his media aide, Mr. Femi Adesina, on Monday, the president said the death of the foremost philanthropist and entrepreneur was an irreparable loss to the country.
His words: “Chief Akindele was a man of many parts. He was a creator of jobs who demonstrated untiring love for the down-trodden.
“His philanthropic gestures knew no bounds, intervening especially in critical sectors of the economy.”
The president said Bode Akindele was one of the first set of people who donated generously to government’s fight against COVID-19.
That, Buhari said, was apart from the immeasurable contributions to development and progress of his community and country in general.
The president commiserated with the family of the deceased, the government and people of Oyo State, particularly the Olubadan-in-Council.
Akindele held the chieftaincy title of Parakoyi of Ibadanland.
The president commiserated with the organised private sector too.
He prayed to God to grant Akindele eternal rest.
