Mobolaji Ajose-Adeogun , Pioneer FCT Minister, Dies At 96
Chief Mobolaji Ajose-Adeogun, who was the first person to serve as minister of Federal Capital Territory , is dead.
The former minister died on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the age of 96.
Team@orientactualmags.com learned that his death was confirmed by a member of the family, Oluremi Ajose-Adeogun, in a statement she issued on behalf of the family on Monday.
‘The family of Chief Mobolaji Ajose-Adeogun has announced the passing away to the eternal glory of their patriarch, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Chief Mobolaji Ajose-Adeogun, FCIS, CON, JP.
He was appointed as Minister by the General Muritala Mohammed military government and he was responsible for the Master Plan of Abuja during his time as FCT minister.
Before his appointment as FCT minister, Chief Mobolaji Ajose-Adeogun had served meritoriously as a two-term Federal Commissioner for Cooperatives and Supply in August 1975.
He was later appointed as Federal Commissioner for Special Duties, Federal Capital Development Authority’ the statement added-Team@orientactualmags.com
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