Former Lagos Head of Service Akinsanya Ajose Passes Away at 78, Tinubu Pays Tribute

Former Lagos Head of Service Akinsanya Ajose Passes Away at 78, Tinubu Pays Tribute-OXYGIST

President Bola Tinubu has expressed heartfelt condolences to the Lagos State Government and the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the passing of Akinsanya Ajose, a former Lagos State Head of Service and elder statesman.


Ajose, a native of Badagry Local Government Area, passed away in the early hours of Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the age of 78.


Ajose’s journey in the Lagos Civil Service began in 1979, culminating in his appointment as Head of Service in 2004. He also served as a member of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council, where his insights and leadership continued to impact the state’s development.


Reflecting on Ajose’s contributions, President Tinubu described him as a remarkable administrator and a dedicated civil servant.


“He was an astute administrator and dogged civil servant,” Tinubu said in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. “When I appointed him as Head of Service, he became a unifying force within the civil service, earning the trust and respect of the workforce. His influence was instrumental in rallying the civil service behind our policies and initiatives.”


Tinubu also highlighted their enduring friendship after Ajose’s tenure, praising him as a key partner in advancing Lagos State’s development.


Born on February 10, 1946, in Badagry, Ajose pursued his education both in Nigeria and abroad. After completing his primary and secondary schooling locally, he traveled to the United States, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and Science from the University of Illinois, Chicago, in 1973. He went on to obtain a Master’s degree in Social Science from Governors State University in 1974.


President Tinubu extended his sympathies to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the government, and the people of Lagos. He also offered prayers for Ajose’s family, asking for strength and comfort during this difficult time, and for the late civil servant’s eternal rest.


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