Pastor Sefunye Mourns late elder statesman, Professor Adebayo Adedeji

Set Man Treasure House of God Pastor, Oluseye Sefunye has commiserated with the family of late

elder statesman, Professor Adebayo Adedeji, who died at the age of 87.

Senfuye who said the death of the Professor was a shock to him, described the late scholar as a distinguished intellectual and renowned economist whose footprints were indelible and applauded worldwide having served Nigeria, Africa and the international community in different capacities for many years.

The man of God said the late Professor was “a very strong force in international economics and well respected globally for his unique initiatives and exemplary developmental strategies and diplomacy notable among which was the establishment of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and the Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS) in Nigeria’s post civil war era.”

He added “His valuable contributions to national, sub-regional, continental and international development will be greatly missed”.

“He was one of the finest and illustrious Ijebu sons whose demise ended another glorious chapter and created a deep void in world economic and political history”.  

Sefunye said “Professor Adedeji’s death was a great loss but we take solace in the solid legacies he left which will continue to inspire coming generations”.