Abiodun mourns FCMB founder, Subomi Balogun

By Abiodun Lawal

Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has described the death of Otunba Subomi Balogun as a colossal loss, not only to Ogun state, but Nigeria and the business world.

Abiodun mourned the Founder of First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and Olori Omo Oba of Ijebuland in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin.

Balogun, a foremost banker, lawyer and entrepreneur, was reported to have died at the age of 89, in a London hospital earlier on Friday, after an illness.

The governor said that the late Olori Omo Oba of Ijebuland was one of the foremost entrepreneurs who took banking to an enviable level in the country.

Abiodun said apart from being a business magnate, Balogun was a devoted Christian, a loving father and husband, as well as lover of Ijebuland.

The governor said the contributions of the late banker to the socio-economic development of Ijebuland and the state was humongous and beneficial to numerous people and entities.

He said that the vacuum created by the demise of Balogun would be difficult to fill.

Abiodun said that his love for humanity and dedication to the service of God was worthy of emulation.

He commiserated with the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona and the entire people of Ijebu on the passing of the renowned entrepreneur and condoled the immediate family left behind.

He emphasised that the death of Balogun remained a loss of another illustrious son of the state.

Abiodun declared that his philanthropic gestures and good sense of fashion and traditions would be sorely missed.

While praying for the repose of the soul of the deceased, the governor urged his family members not to grief, but find solace in the fact that Balogun lived a life of industry, service to God and humanity.

(NAN)