Speaker Obasa, Others Bid Prof. Samuel Farewell

Speaker Obasa, Others Bid Prof. Samuel Farewell

The final journey of late Professor Tunde Samuel, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and member of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), from earth has commenced with service of songs held in his honour on Thursday.

**Late Prof. Samuel’s Family During The Wake Keep**

The event had in attendance top members of the party including the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Right Honourable (Dr.) Mudashiru Obasa, former Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, friends, associates, family members and a representative from the Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa, where the deceased once served.

**Speaker Obasa Greeting Dignitaries At At The Event**

Professor Samuel, an International Consultant for UNESCO and UNICEF, died on February 16, 2022 at 74 after a brief illness.

Speaker Obasa in his condolence message, noted Late Professor Samuel’s many contributions to the growth and development of Lagos, especially in relation to eduction.

The Speaker described him as “an experienced educationist and excellent administrator who served Lagos State and the nation with so much passion and commitment,” adding that his contributions to the success of the State are worthy of emulation.

The remains of Professor Samuel would be interred later on Friday after a lying-in-state.