Ekinrin-Adde Community Development Association (EACDA) has expressed shock over the death of Chief Olaiya Michael Olobatoke.
Olobatoke, who held the traditional title of Otunba Atuluse of Ekinrin-Adde, died on Wednesday.
A statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary,l of EACDA, Adekanye Victor Adewale, described Olobatoke has a complete lover of Okun land.
“The National leadership of Ekinrin-Adde Community Development Association (EACDA), on behalf of HRM Olu Anthony Bamigbaiye Idowu ACA, CON, Ahe-maworo 1, the Olu-Adde of Ekinrin-Adde, Ekinrin-Adde Traditional council, the Olu-Ade in council and the good people of our Community, express our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, associates and good people of Owe land on the demise of their illustrious son, Chief Olaiya Michael Olobatoke which came to us as a rude shock.
“Chief Olobatoke held a Chieftaincy title in Ekinrin-Adde and was very close to HRM and our Community, infact he always referred to Ekinrin-Adde as his second home.
“Olobatoke was a great man who loved our community and never missed any opportunity to contribute to her development. His contributions and love for Ekinrin-Adde, culminated in his being bestowed with the honorary chieftaincy title of Otunba Atuluse of Ekinrin-Adde kingdom by HRM in June 2022.
“Chief Olaiya was a complete lover of Okun land, a renowned philanthropist and a positive contributor to his constituency. He lived a short but impactful life. He will be sorely missed,” the statement read.
EACDA wished the Olobatoke family, friends and the entire Okun land, the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
