Amosun Mourns Death Of Late Associate, Lekan Buari

ABEOKUTA - A former governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has lost his closed friend, Lekan Buari to the cold hands of death.

Late Buari served as a Senior Special Assistant SSA to the Ogun State Government between 2011-2019 during Governor Amosun's administration.

Senator Amosun in a condolence letter said late Buari served diligently while in public service and private sector.

According to him, Buari left a sterling legacy of dedication, admirable humility, loyalty and unparalleled commitment to duty.

"On behalf of myself and my family, I mourn the passage, earlier today, Sunday 8 August, 2021 of a long standing, reliable, trustworthy and dedicated associate.

"Alhaji Olalekan Buari was, between June 2011 and May 2019 a Senior Special Assistant (SSA), Governor’s Office during my time as Governor, Ogun State. After his tour of duty which spanned two full terms with Ogun State Government, he returned to his original desk and resumed his long career as staff of Ibikunle Amosun & Co, (Chartered Accountants) from where he was given a Leave of Absence to the public service in the first place. He worked diligently till he breathed his last. In all the places he served, both in the private and public sectors, Lekan left a sterling legacy of dedication, admirable humility, loyalty and unparalleled commitment to duty. 

"A doting father to his children and passionate family man, he was survived by wife and children.

"May Almighty Allah, swt, grant him Aljana Fridaous. My thoughts and prayers are with his immediate family at this time. May Allah comfort them all."

Late Buari died on Sunday at age 55 and survived by wife and children.