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Late retired permanent secretary Otunba Adedotun Odunuga buried in Ijebu-Ode

The remains of 91-year-old retired Permanent Secretary in Ogun State, Otunba Adedotun Odunuga were committed to mother earth on Friday, June 20, 2025, in Ijebu-Ode his hometown.

Penpushing reports that it is recalled that Odunuga died on Saturday, March 8,2025, while the funeral service was held at Christ Church, Porogun,Ijebu Ode, and attended by number of dignitaries which include Ogun State Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya

The deceased joined the civil service of the then Western State of Nigeria as an Administrative Officer in October 1963 and reached the pinnacle of his career when he was appointed as Permanent Secretary in 1977.

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Penpushing further reports that he was the first (founding) Secretary of the Public Service Commission of Ogun State from 1976- 1977 and acted as Liaison Officer in Lagos in  1980s.

The late Odunnuga between 1977 and 1984, served as Permanent Secretary to various Ministries and parastatals until his voluntary retirement at the age of 50 in 1984 from where he moved to the private sector (AG Leventis group of companies)

Penpushing also reports that he was a contemporary of the oldest living retired Permanent Secretary in Ogun State, the 92-year-old Chief Oluneye Okuboyejo popularly known as the last man standing

The Ogun State government has expressed deep condolences to the family of the deceased, describing him as a man of integrity, faith, humility, principle, service and diligence during his life time.

Penpushing further reports that Governor Dapo Abiodun represented by the Ogun State Head of Service at the funeral service said the late retired Permanent Secretary, was a devoted public servant.

The Governor added that he was a family man and revered community leader whose meritorious career in the civil service was marked by discipline, innovation in public administration and a deep passion for institutional development.

Penpushing also reports that he said the beautiful memories and legacy Odunnuga left behind cannot be erased, as he lived well, a life full of service, sacrifice and substance and would remain etched in the annals of the civil service.

“We are gathered here today with solemn hearts and deep respect as we pay tribute to the life and legacy of one of our State’s finest and most distinguished elder statesman, Otunba Eugene Adedotun Odunuga’.

‘Though his transition is a painful loss, we find comfort in the remarkable life he lived and the indelible footprints he left in the service of our dear State and nation’, the Governor stated.

“As we honour his departure, we also celebrate a life well lived. He might have left the earthly stage but his legacy will remain in the memories of those he mentored and in the lives of those he touched”,Abiodun said.

Penpushing reports that the Governor called on all, especially the children to imbibe the ideals and values of service, honesty, responsibility, reliability, love, and humility that the late founding member and patron of the Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries, exemplified during his terrestrial journey, describing it as the best memorial that can be given to the deceased.

The Diocesan Bishop of Ijebu, Rt. Rev. Peter Rotimi Oludipe who ministered on the topic “Don’t let your heart be troubled” reminded the congregation that death is inevitable for all mortal man but there is eternal hope for Christians who died in Christ.

Penpushing further reports that Oludipe in his sermon pointed out that God sent man to earth by His own design for a purpose stressing that the purpose must be fulfilled by His grace because everyone will appear at the judgment seat of God.

The Bishop urged the children and the family members to live a life of influence and serve the Lord as it was testified about their father that he knew Christ and served Him while on earth.

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