ABEOKUTA – The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has mourned the death of the Olori Omo Oba of Ijebuland and Founder of FCMB Group, Otunba Subomi Balogun.
Balogun, a foremost banker, lawyer and entrepreneur, was reported to
have died at the age of 89, in a London hospital after an illness
Mourning the passing of the business mogul and philanthropist, the
governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin,
described the death of Balogun as a colossal loss, not only to Ogun
State, but Nigeria and the business world.
Abiodun added that apart from being a business magnate, Chief 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 Ogun State were humongous and beneficial to numerous people and entities.
According to the statement, the vacuum created by the demise of Balogun will be difficult to fill, pointing out that his love for humanity and dedication to the service of God was worth emulation.While commiserating with the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Adetona and the entire people of Ijebu on the passing of the renowned entrepreneur, Abiodun equally condoled with the immediate family left behind by him.
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 Chief Subomi Balogun lived a life of industry, service to God, and humanity.
Similarly, a former governor and Senator-elect, Ogun East Senatorial District, Otunba Gbenga Daniel described the late frontline businessman and astute banker, who lived a life worthy of emulation by carrying the weight of royalty into his enterprise.
Daniel, said he shared a lot in common with Otunba Subomi Balogun who served as a father figure to him.
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