Chief Michael Koleosho, a former Secretary to the Government of Oyo State (SSG), has passed away at the age of 86. He died on Monday, September 2, 2024, after a brief illness.
Koleosho served as the Secretary to the Oyo State Government during the administration of the late Governor Lam Adesina. His contributions to the state’s governance were significant, and his leadership extended beyond state affairs as he also held the position of National Chairman of the Alliance for Democracy (AD).
A family source shared the news with The Nation, expressing profound sadness over the loss. The statement read: “With heartfelt gratitude and total submission to the will of God, we announce the passing on to Glory of Pa Chief Michael Koleosho (Babalaje of Saki land) who slept in the Lord today, September 2, 2024. What a great loss to Saki, Oke-Ogun, Oyo State, and Nigeria as a whole.”
The family and the wider community have been deeply affected by Koleosho’s death. His legacy, marked by his dedication to public service and his role in political leadership, leaves a lasting impact on those he served and influenced.
The statement concluded with a prayer for Koleosho’s soul and for the strength of his family and loved ones: “May the good Lord repose his soul and grant the entire family and all of us that he left behind the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
Chief Michael Koleosho’s passing is a significant loss to the Oyo State community and beyond, reflecting the end of an era of dedicated public service and leadership.
