The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described the death of Chief Alex Akinyele as a monumental loss.
Mohammed made the remark as he expressed deep shock and sadness over the death of the former Minister of Information.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, Mohammed described Akinyele’s death as a big loss, not only to the family, but Ondo and Nigeria in general.
The minister described the late Akinyele, to whom he was well acquainted in his lifetime especially in the realms of public relations, as an astute administrator and a highly-respected public relations practitioner.
He said Akinyele’s tenure as Minister of Information, and later as the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, was characterized by his uncommon passion for Nigeria as well as his impressive erudition.
Mohammed said the family of the deceased, as well as his friends and associates, should be comforted by his legacy of service to humanity.
He prayed to God for the repose of Chief Akinyele’s soul as well as for strength and comfort for his family.
