Lagos Lawmakers, Obasa Mourn Ex-Speaker, Kinyomi

Lagos Lawmakers, Obasa Mourn Ex-Speaker, Kinyomi

Lagos lawmakers led by Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, have described the death of Abayomi Kinyomi, a former Speaker in the State, as a great loss.

Dr. Obasa who spoke on behalf of his colleagues on Wednesday, made the statement,adding that the former Speaker would be sorely missed for his contributions to the advancement of Lagos.

Rt. Hon. Kinyomi, who served as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly between January 1992 and November 1993, died at 82 on Tuesday after a brief illness.

Obasa urged the deceased’s immediate family, his friends and associates to take solace in the fact that he lived a life of service to humanity which is one of the reasons for being alive, in the statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele.

According to Obasa, “Rt. Hon. Kinyomi lived a good life both privately and in public office in which he served Lagos diligently and passionately. His service and love for Lagos state can never be forgotten.