The Secretary to the Government of Ondo State, Temitayo Oluwatuyi, popularly known as “Tukana,” has tragically passed away. The Ondo State Government confirmed his death on January 4, 2025, after he succumbed to injuries sustained in a car accident that occurred on December 15, 2024, while he was traveling to Ibadan
Oluwatuyi died on Saturday, about three weeks after being hospitalised following a road accident he had along the Ife-Ibadan Road on December 15, 2024.
The Ondo State Government, had while announcing his demise, described Oluwatuyi as a committed politician who made great contributions to the development of the state.
Tributes and Condolences
In the wake of his death, tributes have poured in from various political leaders, including President Bola Tinubu and governors from other states. They expressed their condolences to the family and the people of Ondo State while recognizing Oluwatuyi’s dedicated service to the state. He has been described as a committed public servant whose contributions significantly impacted Ondo’s administration