The chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Rural Development, Honourable Oladipupo Adebutu, has expressed sadness over the death of a member of the Committee, Honourable Temitope Olatoye popularly called Sugar. Honourable Olatoye, who represented Lagelu/Akinyele Federal Constituency of Oyo State, was killed during the March 9 governorship election in the state. In a tribute to the slain lawmaker, Adebutu described the late lawmaker as a patriot who made fruitful contributions to legislative reforms in the country. “Honourable Olatoye was a vibrant member of the House Committee on Rural Development who understood the intricacies of rural development in the country and strove to see reforms introduced to rural communities across the country,” Adebutu said. He added that Olatoye would be sadly missed and prayed for the repose of his soul and the family the strength to bear the irreparable loss.

Source: Nigerian Tribune March 16, 2019 16:18 UTC