A former Ondo State Commissioner for Education and ex-Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, Dr Pius Osunyikanmi, is dead.\n<\/p>\n
Osunyikanmi reportedly died on Saturday at the age of 55 after a protracted illness, according to a report by Starnews, which quoted a family source.\n<\/p>\n
The former director-general was also a close ally and political adviser to former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko.\n<\/p>\n
Confirming his death in a condolence message on Saturday, the All Progressives Congress candidate for the Ile-Oluji\/Oke-Igbo Constituency of Ondo State, Rotimi Akinwamide, described the deceased as \u201ca distinguished son of Ile-Oluji, an accomplished academic, an experienced public servant, and a notable figure in Nigeria\u2019s political and administrative landscape\u201d.<\/p>\n
Akinwamide said Osunyikanmi\u2019s career was marked by contributions to education, public administration and national service.<\/p>\n
\u201cDr. Osunyikanmi\u2019s life was marked by dedication to education, public administration, and national service,\u201d the statement read.\n<\/p>\n
He added that the deceased\u2019s passing was a loss to Ile-Oluji, the Ile-Oluji\/Oke-Igbo and Odigbo Federal Constituency, Ondo State and those who had worked with him.<\/p>\n
Osunyikanmi served as director-general of the Directorate of Technical Aid Corps from August 15, 2013, to August 22, 2023, according to the report. <\/p>\n
He was first appointed to the position by former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2013 and reappointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2018.\n<\/p>\n
The condolence message described his contributions to education, governance and national development as part of his enduring legacy.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cDr. Osunyikanmi\u2019s contributions to education, governance, and national development will remain part of the story of his life,\u201d Akinwamide said.\n<\/p>\n
He extended condolences to the deceased\u2019s family, friends, political associates and the people of Ile-Oluji, praying for strength and comfort for those mourning him.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cMay the Almighty God grant his soul eternal rest and give all those he has left behind the courage to endure this difficult moment,\u201d the statement added.\n<\/p>\n
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