President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the late former governor of Oyo state, Alhaji Lamidi Onaolapo Adesina, as a steadfast believer in Nigeria’s promise with whom he dreamed of a nation built on justice, equal opportunity, and service to the people stating that his (Adesina’s) remained a great patriot even in death.
President Tinubu, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the 2nd Lam Adesina Memorial Lecture Series which took place in Ibadan today marking the 13th anniversary of the transition of the former governor of Oyo state, was represented at the occasion by the Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Mr Sunday Dare.
The Guest Speaker at the event, former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun in his lecture themed “Sustaining A Legacy of Effective Leadership In Nigeria” implored parents and guardians to prioritise moral impartation and education of their children and wards as “this would allow the society to have responsible, 
responsive and impactful leaders in good supply”.
He emphasised the resuscitation of history in the educational curriculum to redeem the dimmed glory of our core values as Yoruba, noting that this would enable children of today to know what the patriots among whom Alh. Lam Adesina risked being heroic.
President Tinubu, in his address, stated that the late Alhaji Adesina was a patriot who stood tall in the service of humanity. “I hold his memory dear to my heart as he was not just a brother in the progressive struggle but as a believer in Nigeria’s promise.
“He taught us that politics could be noble when guided by principles, focus and compassion. As Governor of Oyo State from 1999 – 2003, late Lam Adesina passionately served and not ruled the good people of Oyo State with the provision of lofty physical infrastructures and human development against the rot institutionalised by the military administrations.”
Dignitaries who graced the event included; Sen. Ajibola Bashiru (National Secretary of the APC), Dr Kayode Fayemi (represented by Mr Ademola Obanise), Mrs Florence Ajimobi, Alh. Olayide Abas, Elder Wole Oyelese, Sen. Kola Balogun, Sen. Monsurat Sunmonu, Prince Dotun Oyelade, Prof. Adeolu Akande, Alh. Fatai Ibikunle, Chief Akin Oke, Prince Niran Adeyoju, Hon..Bosun Oladele as well as family members, friends and political associates of the late former governor.
