The announcement was made during plenary by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Security and Strategy, Stephen Ogundipe. He described the late Aina as a dedicated public servant, highlighting his key achievements during his tenure from 1999 to 2003 notably, the construction of the current local government secretariat building.

Ajomale Oladipo, representing Oshodi/Isolo Constituency II, paid tribute to Aina, describing him as “a leader worthy of emulation and a man of impeccable character.”

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Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, also praised the late politician, referring to him as a “father figure” whose contributions to local governance remain unmatched. He directed the Clerk of the House, Olalekan Onafeko, to issue a formal condolence letter to Aina’s family on behalf of the Assembly.

In a related development, Speaker Obasa expressed concern over the recent deaths of newly elected councilors in the state. He called on political stakeholders to prioritize their health and well-being above political ambitions, stressing the importance of self-care in public service.

Source: Channels